Assisted living holiday visitation amid pandemic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Residents at a local assisted living facility are able to feel the warmth of a hug from family and friends this season. Spending the holidays with the…
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Local business gives back to mother of fallen SC firefighter
The holiday season is meant for giving, and a local business gave back to the mother of a fallen firefighter in South Carolina.
Descendants of John C. Calhoun file lawsuit over monument removal
Descendants of John C. Calhoun have filed a lawsuit against the City of Charleston claiming it violated the trust agreement made when the monument was given to the city.
DHEC encouraging residents to get their flu shots amid increased case numbers
“We know there have been talks of a ‘twindemic’ with COVID and the flu. And that’s the last thing we want to see in South Carolina and throughout the rest of nation. So we strongly encourage all eligible people to get their flu shots, as well as their COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.”
Education leaders ask for raises for teachers, bus drivers
The state Education Department is asking South Carolina lawmakers to increase pay for all teachers by 2% next school year.
DHEC: 933 new cases of COVID-19, 14 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 933 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
Local Lawyer, Minister team up to pump joy into the holidays
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- a local minister and an area lawyer teamed up to ease the pain at the pump as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear. this afternoon Attorney Carl…
Lexington PD searches for 14 year old girl
Lexington, SC (WOLO) ---- The Lexington Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a teenage girl they say has not been seen since she left her home December 18th, 2021.…
Arrest made in Irmo shooting
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Irmo Police Department says one person has been arrested in connection with a recent shooting. Investigators say on December 16th Joshua Jordan, 22, of Lexington…
Clemson University reports 10 cases of the omicron variant confirmed on campus
Clemson University announced the campus has confirmed its first cases of the omicron variant.
DHEC: 1,092 new cases of COVID-19, one additional death in SC
DHEC reports 1,092 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death in the state.
UPDATE: Man with multiple gunshot wounds found walking along S.C. Highway 66 has died
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Newberry County Coroner, a man who was found with multiple gunshot wounds walking along South Carolina Highway 66 has died. Investigators say early on Sunday morning, Laurens County 911 received a call…
One person injured in shooting on Oakside Lane in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Richland County Sheriff's Office, one man is injured after a shooting that happened Saturday, Dec. 18th at a home on the 2000 block of Oakside Lane. Investigators say the shooting occurred just before…
Cayce Police Department and local businesses host bike giveaway
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) - Christmas came early for some children in Cayce, all thanks to the Cayce Police Department and local businesses. The police department had several bikes that were seized and abandoned.…
Lexington PD searches for suspected shoplifter
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- Lexington to police are searching shoplifter who allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise. The Lexington Police Department say the woman on your screen the woman on your screen…
Appeals court rules in favor of enforcing vaccine, testing mandates
(CNN) --- The Biden administration scored a significant victory Friday in its court battles to enforce various federal Covid-19 vaccine mandates, with an appeals court ruling that the government can enforce its vaccine-or-testing rule…
SCGOP Chairman releases statement in response to President Biden's trip to SC State
In response to President Biden's trip to SC State's graduation ceremony, SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick said "Joe Biden conveniently failed to mention that his policies and failed leadership have resulted in sky high inflation, unprecedented surges at the southern border, and Americans killed and stranded in Afghanistan."
DHEC: 1,242 new cases of COVID-19, 16 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,242 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
Civil rights leader Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune honored with statue unveiling in Mayesville
Civil rights leader Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune will be honored with a statue unveiling in her hometown of Mayesville today.
Cops: Man killed after deputies tried to serve warrants
South Carolina state police are investigating a police shooting that led to the death of one man in Anderson County this week.
