Suspect wanted in Rembert shooting
Sumter, Co. S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Sumter Co. are searching for a suspect in a July shooting. Investigators say on July 20th Sean Gilyard fired shots into a blue Ford Fusion at the intersection…
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Suspect charged with attempted murder in shooting that injured deputies
Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)--The man accused of shooting two Lexington Co. deputies is now charged with attempted murder. Investigators with SLED say Albertus Lewis was charged following the August 9th incident. Deputies responded to the Woodland Village apartments after a…
Lumber prices rise to record high due to increase in demand during pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several people have taken up home improvements during the pandemic, something that has greatly helped the lumber industry. The South Carolina Forestry Commission says the price of lumber has increased to…
Gov. McMaster requests DHEC lift restrictions to allow nursing home visitations
Gov. McMaster requests DHEC lift restrictions to allow nursing home visitations.
Thousands of chicks arrive dead to farmers during mail turmoil
(Associated Press) ---PORTLAND, Maine -- At least 4,800 chicks shipped to Maine farmers through the U.S. Postal Service have arrived dead in recent weeks after rapid cuts hit the federal mail carrier's operations, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said. Pingree, a…
One person killed in deadly shooting in Richland County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - One person was declared dead at the scene of a shooting Thursday night. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced its homicide investigation in the 100 block of Willow Oak Drive. It happened around 8:30 p.m. and…
"Lottery Lawyer" indicted, accused of stealing millions from $1.5 billion winner
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP, CNN) - Federal authorities say a New York attorney who represented a South Carolina woman who cashed in on a $1.5 billion ticket has been indicted on charges he stole tens of millions from the winnings he…
Students support new UofSC campus safety measures as new semester begins
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The University of South Carolina had its first day of classes Thursday, but it had a different feeling than most starts to a school year. With the semester…
Local nonprofit receives new pavilion to help homeless families with children
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's now a new outdoor pavilion to help families at 'Homeless No More of Columbia,' a local nonprofit that helps homeless families stay together and become self-sufficient. The pavilion…
896 new cases of COVID 19 reported in SC
South Carolina continues to post fewer new cases of COVID 19 along with a lower positivity rate. Thurseday afternoon DHEC announced 896 new cases of the virus with 26 additional deaths. Officials say of the…
SC Supreme Court to hear CARES Act funding lawsuit
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The State Supreme Court will hear arguments over Governor Henry's McMaster's decision to spend $32 million of federal coronavirus relief funds on grants for private school tuition. The justices will hear opening on arguments September 18th. This comes…
Cayce issues new mask ordinance
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Cayce has extended its mask ordinance. Members of the city council voted to extend the law at their meeting Wednesday night. The initial mandate was issued on July 7th. The only difference is this includes…
Steve Bannon indicted in "Build the Wall" scheme
New York, NY (AP)-- Former White House adviser Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme "We Build The Wall." The charges were contained in an indictment unsealed…
City of Columbia, DHEC continue free COVID 19 testing
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Columbia and DHEC are continuing their partnership offering free COVID-19 testing. The testing will take place Friday and Saturday at the old Pardon and Parole building at 2204 Lee St. Testing will also be held…
Seniors, Meals, and Mask initiative underway
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --- Starting today, Wednesday August 19, Senior Meals and Masks initiatives begin. Senior Resources and Columbia Housing Authority will kick off a community provide not only meals, but also deliver masks to 323 senior citizen every week.…
Trump pushes for boycott of Goodyear over its policy on "MAGA" wear
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged people to boycott tires from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., tweeting that the Ohio-based company had “announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS.” But the company didn’t announce such a specific ban,…
Harris aims to unite party during acceptance of VP nomination
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Kamala Harris is poised to make history as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party's presidential ticket. It's a moment intended to galvanize Democratic voters heading into the fall campaign against…
UofSC ramps up COVID-19 testing amid anticipated spike in cases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- With the University of South Carolina just about to start classes, President Bob Caslen says he’s confident his students will try to keep each other safe. However, he also says…
SC continues to see fewer than 1,000 new COVID cases
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina continues to see slightly lower numbers of new coronavirus cases. According to DHEC of the more than 4,000 tests processed Tuesday, officials say they found 704 new cases of COVID 19. In addition 17 covid…
Haley's foundation takes over My First Library program
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Former Gov. Nikki Haley's foundation Original Six is working to bring the love of reading into the homes of children in need. Wednesday the program announced it is taking over the My First Library program to provide…
