What Americans will and won't owe back to the government after coronavirus pandemic
(CNN) - Billions of federal coronavirus relief dollars are going straight to Americans but will they have to send some of that money…
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“It’s been a journey." Local barbershop glad to reopen following closure due to COVID
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, more businesses across South Carolina opened their doors after being closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic. In the latest step to reopening South Carolina, close…
CPD investigates Monday afternoon shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia police are investigating a deadly Monday afternoon shooting. Investigators say around 1pm Monday a man was found unresponsive at a home on Edison St. Police say they are questioning…
Effective Monday: close contact services, like gyms, and salons, to reopen in limited capacity
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ready to reopen. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that close contact service providers, fitness and exercise centers, commercial gyms, and public or commercial pools will be able to open in…
Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office looking for missing 66-year-old man
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing and endangered man. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said Donnie Ford, 66, was last seen leaving the Regional Medical Center late Friday. According to a press release, the…
DHEC: 5 more deaths, 163 new cases of COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 163 new cases of coronavirus, and five more deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to…
Police: 4 wounded in shooting at South Carolina party
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say four people were shot at a party in a rental house in South Carolina. Charleston Police said all four people of the wounded around 3 a.m. Sunday were taken…
Cooped up for weeks because of virus, SC beaches see surge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - City officials at one of South Carolina's most popular beaches knew visitors would return when they reopened during the coronavirus pandemic. They just didn't think so many would come back at one time. Isle of Palms…
Spraying for Mosquitoes underway in parts of the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Mosquito spraying is already underway in parts of Richland County. Richland County officials say Vector Control has begun its annual campaign to control mosquitoes in and around the County. According…
DHEC: 276 new cases of COVID, no additional deaths
Columbia S.C. (WOLO) --- According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, as of Saturday there are 276 new cases of the coronavirus and no additional deaths. This now brings the total number of people confirmed to…
Close contact businesses react to Gov. McMaster's reopen announcement
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As Monday draws closer, there may be questions about South Carolina Governor McMaster's announcement on reopening close contact services. McMaster announced that he is allowing close-contact businesses, like barbershops, fitness centers,…
Here's how Americans are stepping up to feed the country with a questionable food supply chain
(CNN) - With the national food supply chain in question, Americans are stepping up to make sure people can get something to eat. Watch the video above for the full report and to…
Midlands sports, entertainment venues adjust operations during pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As the economy slowly starts to reopen, some sports and entertainment venues across the Midlands are discussing ways to have events while encouraging social distancing. Without any baseball games scheduled in…
Cooper River Bridge Run canceled for this year
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Cooper River Bridge Run has been cancelled this year. The event posted a statement on its' Twitter page https://twitter.com/CRBridgeRun The statement reading, in part, 'We sincerely hoped the…
Richland Dist. One expanding meal program
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Some Midlands students will have access to weekend meals. Richland School District One announced Friday that beginning Monday it will supply families with enough meals to get through seven days. The previous meal distribution only covered five. For…
Man charged after stolen dog reunited with family
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter deputies say a suspect is in custody after a stolen dog was recovered from his property and reunited with its family. Investigators say Shawn Prescott, 43, is charged with…
Man arrested for throwing footballs full of tobacco onto prison
Bishopville, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the state Department of Corrections says a man is in custody for throwing two footballs filled with contraband onto the grounds at Lee Correctional Institution. Officials say Rodney…
CFD crews battle house fire
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia firefighters responded to a house fire Friday afternoon. Firefighters say just after 1pm they responded to a home on Spring Point Dr. in the Wood Lake subdivision. Officials say the fire began…
Columbia City Council asks Congress for rental assistance program
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The City of Columbia is asking the federal government to help people pay their rent. City Council is requesting Congress implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The resolution…
Statewide pause on foreclosures, evictions set to expire Friday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Evictions and foreclosures will start happening again in South Carolina. A pause on removing people from their homes ordered by the South Carolina Supreme Court is set to expire Friday. With thousands…
