President Trump blasts U.S. Postal service
(CNN) --The Post Office says it can handle rain, sleet and snow, but what about mail-in voting? President Trump has repeatedly blasted the service and questioned if problems would arise during the…
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Testing backlog? DHEC explains decline in testing numbers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- State health leaders want 500,000 South Carolinians to go through COVID-19 testing every mont, but in the last week, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says the number…
Southern Conference postpones fall sports including football
Spartanburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Three more South Carolina schools are canceling their upcoming football seasons. Thursday the Southern Conference announced it will postpone all fall sports including football. The Citadel, Furman, and Wofford are all members of the southern conference.
PPE distributed to 70 of 81 school districts in S.C.
Lugoff, S.C. (WOLO) --- Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure all school districts feel safe and prepared to reopen this fall amidst the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, he announced $10 million worth of personal protective equipment will be distributed…
New parking payment options coming to Five Points
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- No more excuses for not feeding the meter in Five Points. The City of Columbia announced the installation of new Solar Luke II pay stations in what they are calling…
SCEMD adds mask ordinance map
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has created a map that shows where mask ordinances are in place and where they are not throughout the state. According to the map, South Carolina has 10 counties that have a…
One person killed after "ambush" of deputies in small SC town
ANDERSON, SC (AP) - A shooting in a small South Carolina city involving sheriff's deputies has left a man dead and a woman injured. Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride says the deputies were caught in an "ambush situation" Tuesday night…
Funeral arrangements announced for Calvin 'Chip' Jackson
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Calvin 'Chip' Jackson is being remembered by family and friends as a man who spent his life giving back to others. 65 year old Jackson passed away Friday August 7th,…
Suspect arrested after shooting in parking lot of Swansea grocery store
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A man suspected of shooting someone in a grocery store parking lot in Swansea Tuesday has been arrested. Lexington County deputies arrested Akeem Kantrell Mack, 34, on charges…
S.C. lawmakers want 500,000 South Carolinians tested per month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lawmakers listened to testimony from public health experts about how the state is continuing to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Some legislators want to see the state test 500,000 people per…
What a Harris, Biden presidential ticket means for Democratic voters in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- We now know who will be on the Democratic presidential ticket this fall, as Joe Biden announced Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday. “She brings…
Kershaw deputies capture juvenile armed suspect
Kershaw Co. deputies say they have caught a juvenile suspect they say stole a rifle from a car during a series of car break-ins.
McMaster: State schools receive $10 million in PPE
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Gov. Henry McMaster wants to ensure students, teachers and staff all feel safe when reopening this fall. Wednesday the governor announced the state will purchase and distribute ten-million dollars worth of…
Benedict College names first woman as campus minister
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Benedict College has named its first female campus minister. Tuesday the college announced Reverend Doctor Lillie A. Burgess to the position. Burgess is the first woman to serve as campus…
Visitation held for Councilman "Chip" Jackson
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Family, friends, and members of the community said goodbye to County Councilman Calvin "Chip" Jackson Wednesday afternoon. A visitation ceremony was held at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road.Chip Jackson represented…
SCGOP releases statement on Biden's nomination of Harris
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Republican Party put out a statement on Sen. Kamala harris' nomination as Joe Biden's running mate. Chairman Drew McKissick writes, "Kamala Harris is a radical, pro-abortion democrat who wants to confiscate guns, pass medicare-for-all, let…
Lexington Medical Center to offer free testing 5 days a week
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington Medical Center is now offering free drive-through COVID 19 testing five days a week. The screenings take place Monday through Friday from 8am until 1pm at 139 Summerplace Dr. in West Columbia. You do not need…
Media mogul Sumner Redstone dies at 97
Sumner Redstone, who built a media empire from his family’s drive-in movie chain, has died at the age of 97.
Columbia businesses anxiously await final decision from SEC on if football will be played this fall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several businesses across Columbia are anxiously awaiting a decision from the SEC on if they will play football this fall. Even if games are played with fewer fans in…
Most SC schools not offering fully in-person option despite Governor's demands
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Most school districts in South Carolina won't open their doors to students all five days a week when they start the new academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though the governor demanded all schools offer…
