Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- public hearings are underway this week after Dominion Energy requests to raise customers' power bills by 7 point 7 percent. Monday the South Carolina Public Service Commission held its…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Just days after the Columbia City Council strengthened its mask ordinance, more people could be seen covering their faces throughout the city. The Columbia Fire Department says they only issued one…
The South Carolina Public Service Commission will host three virtual public night hearings this week discussing the proposal from Dominion Energy South Carolina to increase energy rates by approximately 7.7%. The hearings are scheduled for November 9, 10 and 12 at 6 p.m.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offered recommendations on how to more safely celebrate Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts continue to emphasize the importance of wearing your mask and practicing social distancing.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina lawmakers are reacting to Joe Bidens projected win in the race for the White House. Here are some of the reactions across the State. South Carolina's Democratic Representative, House Majority whip James Clyburn tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/WhipClyburn…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Just days after winning his fourth term in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is not done fighting for conservative clout in the capitol. The Senator pledged to donate…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Current and former South Carolina governors are weighing in on the presidential election and the vote counting process. Gov. Henry McMaster released a statement which reads , "The law is clear:…
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)--Fort Jackson officials say an 18-year-old soldier died after being injured during training. Officials say the soldier from California suffered a fatal injury yesterday while training at a rifle range. A base…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Friday afternoon DHEC announced 953 new confirmed cases of COVID 19. According to the agency, of the more than 7,000 test results reported Thursday 13.2% were positive. DHEC also announced 15 confirmed deaths related to the virus. So…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday South Carolina State University announced its plans for the spring semester. According to a university spokesperson, Students will begin classes remotely on January 4th of 2021. A limited number of students will return to campus on…
The Associated Press reports Democrat Joe Biden is now leading President Donald Trump in the battleground state of Georgia.
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- Richland County Council continues their series of mask giveaways in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Friday November 6, Councilwoman Chakisse Newton is holding two mask giveaways in Lower Richland. This has been…
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Facebook banned a large group called "Stop the Steal" that supporters of President Donald Trump were using to organize protests against the presidential vote count. Some members had called for violence, while many falsely claimed that…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Some…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Lace up your shoes. The University of South Carolina is hosting a virtual 5-K event to help raise money for veterans. The 5-k runs this Friday November 6,…
U.S. House candidate Nancy Mace addresses supporters outside a Waffle House where the Republican once worked on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Ladson, S.C. Mace defeated Democratic U.S. House Rep. Joe Cunningham in South Carolina's 1st…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- After a very eventful Election Night, social media has still been buzzing about some of South Carolina's races, and the eagerness to find out who will win the 2020…
The ABC Columbia News team will update election results as they come in throughout the evening.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster cast their ballots earlier today. The two voted at the american legion on Pickens street. The governor spoke about voter turnout…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Election Day is here, and voting is underway in South Carolina. Polls are open from 7am-7p, and anyone in line at 7 pm will be allowed to vote. Voters lined…
