The board of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control voted for Dr. Edward Simmer to fill the role of the next agency director. This comes after former Director Rick Toomey resigned in May.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- After letting their mask ordinance expire late last month Lexington's Town Council met Monday night for a special called meeting to discuss a new ordinance that requires…
Some prisoners in South Carolina will soon be able to attend college for free.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
Homeless people infected with the coronavirus or showing symptoms will soon be offered a new place to stay in upstate South Carolina.
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham tweeted photos of him receiving the coronavirus vaccine. He thanked nurses and scientists, and also said "If enough of us take it, we will get back to normal lives."
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top negotiators in Congress have sealed a deal on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package. Lawmakers announced the agreement Sunday after days of negotiations, and passage by Congress is expected Monday. The agreement would establish…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday 2,583 new Coronavirus cases and 36 new deaths. DHEC says there were 11,553 new individual test results reported statewide and the Percent positive was 22.4%. Testing opportunities (scdhec.gov/findatest)…
Richland Co. SC (WOLO) -- Outgoing Richland County Councilwoman Dalhi Myers has been indicted by a state Grand Jury on public corruption charges. The state's case against Myers includes allegations that she…
On Friday afternoon, the Office of the Governor announced that First Lady Peggy McMaster tested positive for COVID-19.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
A Kentucky school district handed out holiday meals Thursday, drawing a massive turnout. Jefferson County Public Schools says 700,000 meals were distributed.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police arrested a man accused of robbing multiple people on different occasions in a parking garage. Vintrell Thomas, 22, faces charges of strong armed robbery and first…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Four months after it was destroyed in a fire, the iconic cupola atop the Babcock Building is making its comeback to the Columbia skyline. Cachlan Properties, the real estate developer…
South Carolina's next round of coronavirus vaccines are set to arrive early next week according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control updated the state's coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Silver Airways has announced they will begin service out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, (CAE) today Thursday, December 17, 2020. The low-cost carrier, will be the fourth partnership at CAE, offering…
(ABC WPDE) MYRTLE BEACH, SC -- Many of you at home are thinking about whether you'll get the COVID-19 vaccine when it's available to you. And we know a big question…
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Forbes recently released its list of the 30 most influential people in education under the age of 30. One of those on the list is Merrit Jones, who…
