COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- On Monday, hundreds of teachers from across the state drove to Columbia to encourage school districts to start the school year with distance learning. This comes after…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's a new study now being conducted through the University of South Carolina that aims to understand the effects of COVID-19 on the brain. We're learning new things…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in an April break-in and robbery. Investigators say Chris Shearon broke into a home on N. Main St., assaulted the man inside and robbed him…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some South Carolinians are getting mystery seeds in the mail, that they did not order. According to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, they are working with Clemson University's Regulatory Services division to investigate after residents reported…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --A special South Carolina House committee reviewing all facets of law enforcement from police tactics to forfeiture and sentencing reform is about to meet for the first time. The 18-member House Equitable Justice System and Law Enforcement…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Monday Richland Co. deputies announced additional charges against the man accused of stabbing his roommate to death last Thursday. Investigators now say in addition to murder, Timothy Shells is also charged with…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Happening today: SC For Ed will host a Statewide Motor March Protest on Monday. According to organizers, they will push for virtual learning, until safe, as the school year begins.…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- With the prospect of in-person teaching looming, students may be returning to a school system already dubbed among the nation's worst. According to a study by Wallethub.com, south carolina's school system ranks 9th worst in the country.…
AIKEN, S.C. (AP, WJBF) _ Authorities in South Carolina are investigating the accidental gunshot death of a 2-year-old child. The Aiken Standard reports that Aiken County authorities believe the child somehow shot himself Saturday night. Aiken County Coroner Darryl…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday, announced 1,170 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 25 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, announced 74 new deaths and 1,368 new cases of Coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Students in Lexington Richland District Five will now start school on September 8, while the first day for teachers will be August 20. Lexington-Richland School District Five voted Thursday to start…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Richland County’s new elections director says her team has been working hard to make sure November’s general election goes smoothly, in contrast of what happened during the June 9 primary.…
(CNN) - The world has has set a new global record of reported coronavirus cases. The World Health Organization reports 285,000 new cases in the last 24-hours.…
(CNN) - There is new guidance from the CDC on childcare and education. It mostly recommends reopening schools this fall. The agency cited evidence that suggests the virus isn't as…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Earlier this week, 17-year-old Javion Cannon of Columbia, lost his life after drowning in the Congaree River. Witnesses say he jumped off some rocks, went underwater,…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--One of the Midlands largest school districts is altering its plans for reopening in the fall. Thursday night the Lexington Richland School District 5 school board approved a hybrid schedule plan for the start of the new school…
Calhoun Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Calhoun Co. deputies are searching for a missing teen. Investigators say Imani Gleaton, 18, was last seen leaving her job at Hardee's in St. Matthews on July 10th. Deputies say they…
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - South Carolina State University announced Thursday it will start the 2020 fall semester with all classes being delivered remotely, effective Aug 10th. In a message from university President James Clark, the school cited a recent significant…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Columbia city councilman is suing state leaders over the law that keeps controversial statues standing throughout South Carolina. Councilman Howard Duvall and two other plaintiff's are challenging the…
