Norwegian lawmaker nominates President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
A Norwegian lawmaker said that he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East.
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U.S. Attorney's office says more face federal charges in connection to riot
(Associated Press) Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office say six people are facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests at the end of May, in Columbia and Charleston. Two of the 6 people…
Richland Co. 9th district seat heads to run-off
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- The specially called Democratic Primary for the Richland County Council District 9 seat is heading to a runoff. According to unofficial results none of the candidates…
Trump expands ban on new offshore drilling sites in Atlantic
JUPITER, FL (AP) - President Donald Trump is seeking to claim the mantle of environmental steward as he announces an expansion of a ban on offshore drilling and highlights conservation projects in Florida. But his administration has overturned or weakened…
Active COVID-19 cases drop at UofSC; Caslen expects numbers to rise again
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The number of active cases has dropped on the campus of the University of South Carolina. Tuesday the university released updated numbers showing active total cases at 654. 640 of the cases are students. Since August…
Tips to ease parent's anxiety as children begin remote learning
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- This school year looks different for many families across the Midlands, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many schools to implement a virtual element to learning. Teachers at the Cyber…
Local schools use creative methods to help students retain critical reading skills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As students start coming back to the classroom, some teachers are trying to help catch their students up to speed in critical reading skills. Some studies suggest students may have…
DHEC calls on SC businesses to take pledge to fight COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State health officials are asking South carolina's business community to further engage in the fight against COVID-19. Tuesday DHEC announced the Stay SC Strong program. According to DHEC, when businesses take the pledge…
SC among states with fewest census responses
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina is not among the nation's leaders when it comes to responding to the census. In fact its one of the worst. According to data available on the US Census Bureau's website, 80.7% of households have…
Six face federal charges following protest turned riots in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials with the US Attorney's office say six people are facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests at the end of May, in Columbia and Charleston. Two…
Troopers seeking truck in hit and run
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Troopers with the highway patrol are looking for a truck they say hit a man and left him lying on the side of the road. Investigators say on September 4th, last Friday, a white 2003 to 2009…
Saliva testing resumes at UofSC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Saliva testing resumed at UofSC Tuesday. The testing at Davis Field was stopped last week due to a staffing shortage at the lab. Officials say they were able to perform 200 saliva based tests for students Tuesday. In…
Teacher raises back on table as SC senators discuss budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina senators will likely consider whether to restore the annual raises most teachers get each year to the state budget when they return to Columbia next week…
SCEA head: Current COVID-19 numbers in S.C. schools making some teachers anxious
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As several school districts get ready to start the new year Tuesday, some teachers are growing more concerned about the presence of COVID-19 in the classroom. However, on top…
RCDP holds Labor Day food drive, voter registration event
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Labor Day, the Richland County Democratic Party (RCDP) held a Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive. It was a chance for people to give back to their community, and register to vote. “Things are very, very hard…
Fire destroys Low Country church
Huger, S.C. (WCIV)--State police are investigating a fire overnight Monday that destroyed a church in the Huger area of Berkeley County. The New Hope United Methodist Church on Cainhoy Road was reduced largely to smoldering…
SC Troopers stepping up enforcement to encourage safe driving on Labor Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- This Labor Day travelers are not the only ones on the road in South Carolina. Local Law Enforcement are ramping up efforts to keep you safe. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is…
Pandemic not enough to slow down new wave of restaurants in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Even though several local businesses have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, some new businesses pushed through these challenges to open their doors in an effort to establish a culinary foothold in…
15-year-old's body recovered after bridge-jumping accident
HICKORY TAVERN, S.C. (AP) - The body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered from a South Carolina creek following a bridge-jumping accident. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the county coroner's office say emergency crews located the…
Coronavirus data by schools now released by state agency
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - For the first time, state heath officials have released coronavirus numbers associated with South Carolina public and private schools. DHEC announced Friday there were 158 reported cases of the virus associated with students, faculty and staff…
