Conversations around COVID-19 boosters continue across the country
The discussions over COVID-19 booster shots continue as multiple states, including South Carolina, sued over one of the federal government's earlier vaccine mandates.
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Public meeting about Carolina Crossroads Project to be held Thursday
The State Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday for the first phase of the Carolina Crossroads Project.
DHEC: 798 new cases of COVID-19, 15 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 798 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
SC State University police arrest student accused of on campus armed robbery
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina State University has identified a man they say is accused of robbing two people, one who officials say had his vehicle, keys to his on campus apartment, and cell phone stolen at gunpoint. The…
DHEC urges vaccinations before holiday gatherings
Officials with DHEC are urging residents to get vaccinated before the holidays to prevent another surge of COVID-19.
SC House to return Dec. 1 for redistricting special session
The South Carolina House will return to Columbia to meet in a special session about redistricting in early December. House Speaker Jay Lucas said the House will first meet at 2 p.m. Dec. 1 with the primary focus on approving the new state House, Senate and U.S. House districts based on 2020 U.S. Census data.
DHEC officials confirm first flu related death of the season
Officials with DHEC announced the state's first flu-related death of the season.
DHEC: 597 new cases of COVID-19, 24 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 597 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 additional virus related deaths in the state.
US offering investment to boost COVID-19 vaccine capacity
The Biden administration is making billions of dollars available to drugmakers to scale up domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines in the hopes of building capacity to produce an additional 1 billion shots per year to share globally.
Daniel Rickenmann projected winner: New Columbia Mayor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The latest runoff election results from Tuesday night project Daniel Rickenmann as the next mayor of Columbia. The latest results show Rickenmann with 10,550 votes, compared to…
SC Secretary of State recognizes charities giving the most to their cause
Tuesday, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond released his Angels of 2021 list. It highlights charities that give the largest percentage of donations to the actual cause.
Funeral arrangements announced for State Senator Hugh Leatherman
Funeral services will take place later this week for State Senator Hugh Leatherman.
DHEC: 446 new cases of COVID-19, nine additional virus related deaths
DHEC reports 446 new cases of COVID-19 and nine additional virus related deaths.
Polling Place Problems reported in City of Columbia Runoff
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday there were reports of issues at several polling places, as voters cast their ballots in the City of Columbia runoff. ABC Columbia News received calls from voters. ABC Columbia News…
County: Precinct issues not preventing voting
Richland Co.(WOLO)--The director of the Richland County Elections and Voter Registration says issues have been reported at 11 different precincts Tuesday morning however they are not preventing residents from casting their ballots. Voters in Richland Co. are casting their ballots…
S.C. Attorney General files lawsuit to halt healthcare worker vaccine mandate
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has taken the first step to block a mandate that would force healthcare workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. A.G. Wilson filed the 49 page lawsuit Monday joining 11 other…
Columbia PD investigates deadly shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department is actively investigating a double shooting that took place in the 2200 block of Kenned Street around just after 10:30 Monday night. According to…
Tyler Ryan speaks with DSS representative about the importance of adoption
November is Adoption Month and it's not too late to give kids a home they deserve. ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan spoke with a representative from the Department of Social Services about the importance of adoption.
Consumer News: Chick-fil-A giving employees Christmas off, study ranks SC the ninth most obese state in the country and more
Consumer News: Chick-fil-A giving employees Christmas off, study ranks SC the ninth most obese state in the country and more.
Gov hopeful Cunningham would suspend South Carolina gas tax
A Democrat seeking to become South Carolina's next governor has a plan to suspend the state's gas tax, easing the cost of pumping up as pandemic-related supply shortages drive gas prices nationally to record highs.
