DHEC reports more hospital beds being filled with COVID-19 patients
DHEC reports 570 hospital beds filled with COVID-19 patients this evening, 23% higher than a week ago.
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House committee meets on congressional redistricting maps
New maps for U.S. House seats released this week by a South Carolina House committee differ significantly from boundaries drawn up by the Senate. The two chambers are trying to carve out seven congressional districts that reflect the state's rapid growth in the past decade.
DHEC: 1,104 new cases of COVID-19, 14 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,104 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
Midwestern utility executive tapped to lead Santee Cooper
A utility executive with experience overseeing Midwestern gas and electric operations will serve as the next head of South Carolina's state-owned utility.
SCDEW: Decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims last week
SCDEW says there was a decrease in the number of first time unemployment insurance claims filed in the state last week.
Richland One remembers legendary basketball coach Glymph
Longtime Eau Claire boys basketball coach George Glymph passed away Wednesday.
Financial stress during the holidays
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - It's the most wonderful time of the year and it is also the most stressful for some people financially. Keeping a budget can be hard especially during the holidays…
SCAG: Columbia man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says a Columbia man was arrested on 15 counts related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
SCEMD Logistics Chief deploys to Kentucky to assist relief efforts
More help is on the way to Kentucky from here in the Palmetto State.
MUSC reports three cases of the Omicron variant detected in South Carolina
Three cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in South Carolina by scientists at MUSC.
State and local law enforcement kick off Sober or Slammer campaign
Police across the Palmetto State will be out in full force for the upcoming holiday travel period, as the South Carolina Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies kicked off the Sober or Slammer campaign.
DHEC: 820 new cases of COVID-19, 12 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 820 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 additional deaths in South Carolina.
School district raising funds for students, families who lost homes in apartment fire
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - At least 13 children lost their homes Monday night in Irmo when a fire destroyed part of the Gleneagle Apartments. According to Lexington Richland School District 5, a number its students were displaced. In an email…
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden mourning the loss of tiger
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Some sad news to pass along from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for the zoo says it's male tiger Vitali passed away after nine years…
Sumter police searching for missing man
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter are searching for a missing man. Investigators say Carlyle Haynesworth,63, was last seen around noon Monday when he walked away from his home on Robney Dr.…
Families displaced after apartment fire
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Several Midlands families will be spending the holidays away from home after an apartment fire Monday evening. Crews with the Irmo Fire Department along with Columbia Fire, West Columbia, and Lexington…
Local Living: Angel Trees and Christmas Lights in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Here's your look at Local Living. You can join the animals at Riverbanks Zoo for a happy holiday. Riverbanks' Zoo is hosting "Lights before Christmas" on select evenings throughout the month of…
Woman dead after a shooting at a Richland County bar
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, a woman was shot and killed early Saturday morning at Felicity Bar and Grill on Fairfield Road. Investigators say when deputies…
Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers deploy to Kentucky after deadly tornadoes
SOUTH CAROLINA (WOLO) - Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers are headed to Mayfield, Kentucky to help with relief following the deadly tornadoes that touched down this weekend across multiple states in the center of the country. The Red…
Local church hosts Guns for Gifts Drive
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Right Directional Church International is hoping to curb the rising gun violence in the midlands by hosting a Guns for Gifts Drive. On Saturday, December 12th, the…
