AP: Clemson to require weekly testing of students for COVID-19
Clemson University officials will soon require all students to be tested weekly for COVID-19.
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SLED: Former detention center officer charged with misconduct
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former detention center officer with the Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office has been charged with sexual misconduct with an inmate.
Prisma offers free COVID testing Friday, Saturday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- You can get free COVID-19 testing from Prisma Health this Friday December 4 and again on Saturday December 5th. Tests will take place at the Columbia Place mall on…
Two men struck by car on Elmwood Avenue
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --The Columbia Police continue to investigate an accident that left two men, ages 24 and 29 injured. Authorities say two men crossed the street 'unlawfully' in the 1400 block of Elmwood…
Suspect arrested after being shot in self-defense by armed victim
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested a Cayce man who was shot in self-defense after investigators said he fired first in a Saturday night shooting. Christopher James Costello, 22, faces two…
"We want our voices to be heard": Staff shortage leads to three Midlands high schools closing Tuesday
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) -- Three Midlands high schools had to close Tuesday due to a severe staffing shortage. Several teachers at Irmo, Chapin, and Dutch Fork High Schools opted not to come in Tuesday…
Leaders reject President Trump's claims of voter fraud as Georgia recounts votes
President Trump is reacting after some GOP officials in Georgia rejected his claims of voter fraud. This comes as leaders re-count the state's presidential election results. The high stakes Senate runoff could shift control of the Senate.
Three Lexington Richland District Five High schools closed Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Three high schools in Lexington Richland District Five are closed and students will learn virtually, according to a message on the Districts website. On the Districts website, an alert reads: Chapin High School, Irmo High School and…
Richland Co. seeking public's help in identifying suspect in murder of Jack Robinson back in 1996
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in identifying a suspect in the murder of a Columbia man 24 years ago. Authorities say Jack Robinson, 65, was stabbed…
Health experts discuss importance of managing holiday stress
The coronavirus pandemic has created a myriad of new stresses in 2020, and with the holidays approaching, mental health experts say its important to take steps to manage that stress.
AP: Arizona officials have certified Joe Biden's narrow victory over President Donald Trump in the state
Arizona officials have certified Joe Biden's narrow victory over President Donald Trump in the state.
President-elect Joe Biden fractures right foot
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - President-elect Joe Biden has fractured his right foot and will likely wear a walking boot for several weeks. Biden's office says the president-elect suffered the injury Saturday while playing with one of his dogs and visited…
DHEC urging SC Residents to get tested, Hosting Midlands testing sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to get tested for the Coronavirus on a regular basis, if you are regularly out in the community. Health officials say they are offering dozens…
Trump says he’ll leave White House if Electoral College seats Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Joe Biden's victory even as he insisted such a decision would be a "mistake." Trump spent his Thanksgiving renewing…
Shooting on Interstate 26 near Charleston kills man
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Police say one person has been killed after someone in a car driving on Interstate 26 fired at another vehicle. Charleston Police said officers were called about shots being fired on the highway around 1:30 p.m.…
Gas prices in SC among lowest in Nation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Travelers can be thankful for full tanks of gas this Thanksgiving weekend. Gas prices are a lot lower today, than in years past. According to AAA, gas prices in South Carolina…
High court blocks NY coronavirus limits on houses of worship
The Supreme Court barred New York from enforcing certain limits on attendance at churches and synagogues on Wednesday.
Former executive faces prison time in SC nuclear debacle
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The executive who spent billions of dollars on two South Carolina nuclear plants that never generated a single watt of power is almost certain to spend time in prison. FILE - Kevin…
Jobless claims show number of Americans out of work on the rise
(CNN) New jobless numbers point to more and more Americans out of work as coronavirus cases continue to rise. According to the latest statistics, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose…
Deputy recovering after stolen car crashes into parked cruiser on I-20
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO, AP) - Authorities say a Kershaw County deputy parked at an exit ramp has been injured after a stolen car being chased by state troopers crashed into his cruiser. Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan said troopers had…
