DHEC urges South Carolinians to get flu shot
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Department of Health and Environmental Control , (DHEC) is urging South Carolinians to get a flu shot. This is because health officials say the Flu and COVID-19 can…
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Search continues for missing kayaker on Lake Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - South Carolina Department of Natural Resources continues the search for a 20-year-old kayaker missing on Lake Carolina since Christmas. SCDNR has not identified the missing person…
Man dead after early Sunday morning shooting in Richland County.
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - One man is dead after an early Sunday morning shooting in Richland County. The Richland County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to reports of a shooting at 2051 Blythewood Crossing Lane around 1:30 a.m. Investigators…
One man dead after a shooting on Christmas day
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - One man is dead after a shooting on Christmas day in Lugoff. According to the Kershaw Sheriff's Office, at around 8:20 p.m. deputies were called to a shooting on Horsehead Lane. The Kershaw County Coroner…
'Grinding of the Greens' helps give your Christmas tree new life
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Keep the Midlands Beautiful invites you to recycle your Christmas tree at Grinding of the Greens. From December 26-January 13, you can drop off your Christmas tree at several…
Local Living for the Holidays
Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Basilica of Saint Peters Church is hosting its 36th annual Christmas Feast Saturday! It takes…
A look at what is happening in your Consumer News
Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial. (CNN) -- If prices seem particularly high... you're right. In fact, inflation is hitting the highest level in 39 years.…
Track Santa Claus as he makes his way to the Midlands
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- You can track Santa as he makes his way to the Midlands. noradsanta.org has your holiday countdown, complete with games, music and more. This is a holiday tradition that was…
Civil rights organizations file lawsuit against SC
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--Two civil rights groups are suing South Carolina over its newly drawn state House maps. The NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union say the maps discriminate against Black people by diluting their voting power. They also say…
Crews respond to fire at pet food plant
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Fire crews from Lexington, Batesburg, and West Columbia responded to a fire Thursday night at the Diamond pet food plant on Woodtrail Drive. Officials say the fire started in…
Where you can get tested for COVID-19 during the holidays
There's still time to get tested for COVID-19 to help keep your loved ones safe this holiday season.
Richland Co. investigates deadly shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking members of the public for their help as they investigate a shooting that left one man dead Thursday night. According to officials, deputies were called to the 2500 block…
Darlington County man files lawsuit against corrections officer after being tased multiple times
A Darlington County man is bringing legal action against a corrections officer after he was tased twice, once while he was handcuffed.
SCDEW: Decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims filed last week
SCDEW says more than 1,200 people filed initial unemployment claims in South Carolina last week.
DHEC: 2,220 new cases of COVID-19, 23 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 2,220 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina. This is the highest daily case total since October 1, according to DHEC.
More police on SC roads; lanes kept open for holiday travel
Construction crews on road projects across South Carolina are getting a Christmas break too as officials promise they won't close lanes for work over the long holiday season.
Majority Whip Jim Clyburn tests positive for COVID
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn is speaking out after testing positive for COVID-19. The news comes less than a week after President Biden visited South Carolina State University to deliver the 2021 commencement speech…
Fewer bellringers means fewer donations at the Salvation Army of the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Salvation Army of the Midlands says there is a decrease in kettle workers and donations this Christmas. The organization says the decrease in donations aren’t due to…
DHEC giving WIC Program recipients more money for fruits and vegetables
Participant's in DHEC's WIC Program now have a little extra money to spend on fruits and vegetables.
Records: Ex-CEO won't face charges in nuclear fraud case
Newly unsealed court documents show the former top executive for the contractor hired to build two South Carolina nuclear reactors that were never finished won't face criminal charges.
