Russia clears virus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism.
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Gov. McMaster calls on DHEC to release numbers of students, staff who test positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is calling on the state's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to release data showing the impact of COVID-19 in schools once they reopen this…
Suspect identified in shooting that injured two deputies
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--New details tonight in a shooting that left two Lexington Co. deputies injured. Investigators say the suspect in the case is 27 year old Albertus Lewis. Deputies say he was out…
State superintendent approves 14 school district reopening plans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Monday State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman approved 14 school district plans for returning in the fall. Four districts in the Midlands as well as the public charter school district were included in the list. Beginning September…
Columbia College names next president
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia College has a new president. According to the school, its board of trustees elected Tom Bogart to become its 12th president. Bogart was most recently president of Maryville College…
Orangeburg man arrested following shooting, search
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Orangeburg Co. deputies announced the arrest a man involved in a Monday morning shooting. Investigators say around 8:15 Monday morning they responded to a report of someone making threats with a…
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake in NC shakes parts of SC
SPARTA, NC (WOLO)-- Did you feel it? According to the USGS, a 5.1 earthquake near Sparta, North Carolina, occurred on August 9 at 8:07am. ABC Columbia has received several reports from people in the Midlands who say they felt…
Prisma Health hosts stationary COVID-19 community test sites
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is opening a stationary testing site in the Midlands this weekend. Officials say research found that people were more likely to get tested based on their own health, rather…
Lawmakers fail to reach economic stimulus deal
(CNN) -- Nationally there have been more than 4.8 million cases of coronavirus reported, while the number of Americans who have died has surpassed 160 thousand. Much like the pandemic, there appears to…
NASCAR race at Darlington allowed to have fans thanks to ban exemption
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Fans can watch September's NASCAR race at Darlington in person thanks to exceptions granted to South Carolina's rule banning gatherings of more than 250 people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Commerce reviews requests to…
Lexington Police looking for 18yo armed robbery suspect
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - Lexington Police are looking for an 18-year-old armed robbery suspect who stole $300 from the victim. Desmond Quiana Hampton is wanted for his involvement a robbery at an apartment complex off of Park Road. LPD says…
Enjoy movies through virtual screenings hosted by The Nickelodeon
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Nickelodeon movie theater on Main Street in Columbia has been closed mid-March, but they have been able to screen movies virtually. “Go online and for about $12 per ticket,…
More than 200 S.C. schools are without a full-time nurse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As schools set to reopen their doors this fall, some schools will be without a critical person in the fight against COVID-19 -- a school nurse. The South Carolina Department of…
Richland Co. Councilman Calvin "Chip" Jackson passes away
Richland Co. S.C. (WOLO)--Friday Richland Co. officials announced the passing of Calvin "Chip" Jackson of Dist. 9. The county released this statement on his passing, "Councilman Jackson, a thoughtful and valued…
Deputies: Suspect stole car with toddler inside
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies are searching for a man who they say stole a car and got more than he bargained for. Investigators say just before 7pm on July 21st they responded to…
Columbia to ring in the new year virtually
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- We're all eager to see 2021 get here, but don't plan on ringing in the new year in downtown Columbia. Organizers say this year's Famously Hot New Year's celebration…
Fundraiser underway for deputy badly injured in crash
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A local non-profit is asking for your help getting a deputy back on his feet. A spokesperson for Serve and Connect says on July 27th while responding to a…
COMET receives a $13.6 million grant from the FTA
COMET received a $13.6 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Thursday.
Rise in evictions, unemployment could lead to an increase in human trafficking cases in S.C.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Hundreds of people in South Carolina have gone through human trafficking, but some received a boost in getting their lives back together. According to the U.S. Attorney's…
SAFE TO WORK Act would provide liability relief to SC businesses
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Congress continues to debate the latest coronavirus stimulus package deal, which currently includes the SAFE TO WORK Act. This would give liability protection to businesses that are following national and state COVID-19 guidelines. In South Carolina,…
