Columbia Fireflies host job fair at Segra Park today
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Grab those resumes, the Columbia fireflies are hosting a job fair this Saturday to fill some fun game day positions. Interviews will take place at…
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Gas price spike, plus pizza and Pac-Man in this Consumer Update
(CNN) (WOLO)-- From the latest on the jump in Gas prices in the Midlands, to a new limited edition Pizza Hut Pac-Man box, Crysty Vaughan has the latest in this Consumer News update.…
St. Peter's Catholic Church requests donations for 35th Annual Easter Banquet
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A local church wants to make sure everyone has access to Easter fun and a good meal. St. Peter's Catholic Church and the St. Vincent dePaul Society is holding its 35th Annual Easter Banquet for the…
South Carolina judge: Abortions to continue during lawsuit
A judge wrote Friday that a lawsuit challenging a new South Carolina ban on most abortions is "likely to succeed." The judge overseeing a legal challenge to the suit also ordered that abortions may continue for the duration of the lawsuit.
DHEC releases updated nursing home visitation guidelines
On Friday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released updated guidelines for nursing home visitation. Under the new guidelines, DHEC says all nursing homes and assisted living facilities must allow indoor and outdoor visitation, with few exceptions.
DHEC: 603 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 25 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
Emergency migrant children camps posing problems for Biden administration
Migrants, who were caught trying to sneak into the United States, are led by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, second from left, at the McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge while being deported to Reynosa, Mexico, Thursday,…
SC lawmaker criticized by fellow Dems on transgender bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Twenty-three South Carolina Republicans have signed onto a measure aimed at blocking hormonal treatments for transgender youth. But the bill's chief sponsor is a Democrat, prompting intense scrutiny from within his own party. Last week, lawmakers…
DHEC: 856 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, six additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Wednesday.
Potential severe storms cancel SC Senate and vaccine clinics
The potential for severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes Thursday has led the South Carolina Senate to not meet at all and the House to tell members to come only if they feel safe. Nearly all of South Carolina is under a moderate risk of severe storms with forecasters also saying there could be a few strong tornadoes.
City of Cayce vote to extend mask ordinance
Cayce, SC (WOLO) -- The City of Cayce is the latest Midlands community to extend its mask ordinance. During a virtual council meeting council member and Mayor Elise Partin voted unanimously to extend…
Sexual orientation back in South Carolina hate crime bill
A group of South Carolina lawmakers have added back protections for gay or transgender people to a hate crime bill five days after removing them.
Committee tables bill that would prevent transgender athletes from playing on girls' HS sports teams
A bill that would have prevented transgender students from playing on girls' sports teams in middle and high school is not moving forward.
State lawmakers further debate open carry bill, table amendment allowing open carry without training
There was heated debate on the Statehouse floor Wednesday, as lawmakers discussed the open carry bill. For hours, state representatives went back and forth on whether or not gun owners should be able to carry firearms out in the open.
DHEC: SC receiving increasing number of vaccines each week
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says phase 1b of vaccine distribution is going better than planned. They have been able to increase their doses delivered each week as well as physicians administering them, but they understand getting an appointment is still difficult.
DHEC: 733 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 38 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday.
Last living founding member of South Congaree gets ready to celebrate 90th birthday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- One area man is getting ready to celebrate his 90th birthday. While he gets ready to enjoy a momentous occasion later this month, others are joining in the excitement…
The V.A. offers COVID-19 vaccines to veterans enrolled for V.A. health care
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The V.A. is opening its COVID-19 vaccination clinic to veterans of all ages who are enrolled to receive V.A. Health Care. Veterans who want to get vaccinated can call (803)-776-4000 then…
8 killed in 3 separate shootings at Atlanta spas, suspect in custody
(CNN) --- At least eight people are dead and two more injured after a shooting erupted Tuesday in the greater Atlanta area. Authorities in Acworth were called to Young's Asian Massage…
Second open carry law being discussed at the Statehouse
A second open carry law is making its way through the Statehouse. Tuesday afternoon, members of the House Judiciary Committee began debate on the "Constitutional Carry Act."
