Minnesota protest updates: Protesters gain access to Minneapolis police precinct
(ABC NEWS) - People protesting the death of George Floyd have reportedly taken over the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd precinct and set it…
News
Funeral protests held for COVID-19 victims
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- protestors are holding a funeral procession for the victims of COVID-19. The procession began at Leevy's Funeral Home and ended at Senator Lindsey Graham's campaign office on Hampton Street in…
McMaster updates SC's response to Coronavirus, issues new State of Emergency
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster updated the state's response to the Coronavirus Thursday afternoon. McMaster announced that there are still closures in the state, including schools and entertainment venues. McMaster announced he…
DHEC: 4 additional deaths, 156 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday, announced 156 new cases of the coronavirus and 4 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to…
Richland Co. Sheriff comments on arrest, death of George Floyd
Richland, Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Sheriff Leon Lott released a statement on the death of George Floyd, the African-American man who died after video shows a Minneapolis police officer with his knee on Floyd's neck for nine minutes. Lott says, "This is…
Eric Garner's mother reacts to George Floyd's death: 'It's a recurring nightmare'
It's been nearly six years since a white New York City police officer caused the chokehold death of Eric Garner, but his mother, Gwen Carr, says that the recent death of George Floyd -- another black man whose dying words echoed her son's -- has brought back all the "darkness."
Unemployment claims continue to drop, still high
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--The number of people filing for unemployment in south carolina continues its downward trend as more businesses open their doors. Thursday the Department of Employment and Workforce announced last week 24,950 people filed initial claims for unemployment benefits.…
Trump, downplaying deaths, once claimed US would never see 100,000 milestone
In just under four months, more than 100,000 Americans are now reported to have died from the novel coronavirus, a grim milestone President Donald Trump once suggested the country would never see.
Minneapolis mayor calls for charges against white officer in death of George Floyd
(ABC NEWS) - The mayor of Minneapolis called on prosecutors Wednesday to file criminal charges against a white police officer seen in a viral video pressing his knee into the neck of an African American man who is repeatedly heard…
Fauci: we could have a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year
(ABC NEWS) - Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CNN on Wednesday morning that he thinks "we have a good chance -- if all the things fall in the right place --…
Hundreds of child care centers across South Carolina starting to reopen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As the state slowly starts to reopen, more child care centers across the state are starting to open back up to children. The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) says…
DHEC director resigns
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The man at the helm of the state health agency is resigning in the middle of a pandemic. This is breaking news and we will continue to follow developments. Director Rick Toomey's…
Red Cross volunteers sewing face masks to help veterans and their families
Red Cross volunteers across the state are working to sew face masks for veterans and their families, to protect them from COVID-19.
UofSC announces face covering policy ahead of students' return to campus
Starting June 1st, anyone on the University of South Carolina's campus will be required to wear a mask whenever social distancing is difficult or risk of infection is high.
SC Lottery to offer drive through claims drop-off
Starting Monday June 1st, the SC Education Lottery will offer a drive-through option for people to drop off claims and have their winnings mailed to them.
SCDNR K9 officer passes away
The SC Department of Natural Resources has lost one of its own.
Many parents returning to work with limited child care options
Some parents in the U.S. are now preparing to physically go back to work but plans are still up in the air about camp and school.
At least 17 states showing a spike in COVID-19 cases as most continue reopening
(CNN) - At least 17 states are showing a spike in cases as all 50 states are now in phases of re-opening. Almost three months since the first death was reported, America nears…
Richland County to combine nearly 70 polling locations ahead of June 9 primary
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --If you plan on voting in the South Carolina primaries in Richland County, you might be heading to a new polling place. Terry Graham, the Interim Director of the…
Deputies investigate shooting at restaurant
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies are investigating a shooting that took place at a Two Notch Rd. restaurant Tuesday morning. Investigators say they responded to Hooters on Two Notch around 11:40am Tuesday…
