New York, NY (CNN)--Almost 7 in 10 Americans say they are embarrassed by the the US response to the coronavirus. That's according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. 62% of the public says President Donald Trump could be…
New York, NY (CNN)--A new deal could make antibody therapy to fight the coronavirus more widely available in the future. Tuesday the two pharmaceutical companies-- Regeneron and Roche-- announced they were joining forces to increase…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --One person who has seen the true impact of COVID-19 firsthand is your county’s coroner. South Carolinas Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says a coroner or medical examiner has…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) - A South Carolina man who took his time to scratch off the numbers on a lottery ticket ended up winning $250,000. The winner, who asked not to be identified, took a chance on a 50X…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Tuesday, Aug. 18 marks 100 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote. In honor of that, women leaders from across South Carolina met at the State House to celebrate 100…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- During Tuesday's city council meeting council members approved an ordinance declaring Juneteenth a city-wide holiday starting on June 19th 2021. Juneteenth, is recognized as the end of slavery and is the oldest known celebration honoring the end…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Columbia will not institute a new curfew, for now. The possible new emergency management curfew was on the agenda for Tuesday afternoon's council meeting. Ultimately the council wanted the governor to extend his current ban…
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--The University of South Carolina is joining a handful of universities nationwide to implement saliva tests for COVID-19. The school said Tuesday the tests will be free for students, faculty and staff…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The number of new coronavirus cases continues to be low but so too do the number of tests. Tuesday DHEC reported 691 new positive cases and 47 additional deaths. The number of tests processed Monday continues to be…
Eastover, S.C. (WOLO)--Fresh off of his appearance during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Congressman Jim Clyburn was in the Midlands Tuesday afternoon. Clyburn visited the Eastover post office to meet…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- This year's Clear the Shelters event was a big success. According to Columbia Animal Services, 46 pets were adopted last Friday. But there are still plenty of forever friends…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The VA is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive Wednesday at the Dorn VA Medical Center on Garners Ferry Rd. The Share Your Health, Roll Up Your Sleeves" blood drive is part a nationwide…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--57 new jobs are on their way to the Midlands. Tuesday the governor's office announced KRA Operations is establishing a new facility in Newberry County. In addition to the jobs, the company is investing more than $11 million.…
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - A team of researchers has announced that more than 200 unmarked graves have been discovered in a Clemson University cemetery. The graves are thought to be of those enslaved at John C. Calhoun's plantation as well…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Flags flew at half-staff across the state Tuesday to honor a former state representative. Governor Henry McMaster's office says the flags were lowered in honor of Floyd Breeland. After serving in the US…
Washington, D.C. (CNN)---President Trump signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring August "National Suffrage Month." it comes on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote on…
Columiba, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2 to "make…
UC Davis, CA (CNN)--A new study indicates that dust particles may be able to carry and spread the flu and perhaps other viruses -- such as coronavirus. University of California Davis researchers reported the results Tuesday in the journal Nature…
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - Rep. Jim Clyburn addressed the Democratic National Convention Monday night live from Charleston. Clyburn is the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip,…
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2…
