Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Since the coronavirus pandemic began in mid-March, hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians have been out of work and filing for unemployment insurance. The weekly number of initial claims…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 582 new cases of the coronavirus and 2 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A peaceful protest was held in downtown Columbia Sunday. More than a thousand people hit the pavement, some with signs, others in t-shirts with their calls for a change…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Sunday The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 799 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 1 more death in South Carolina. This brings the total number of people confirmed to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting numerous mobile testing sites. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting free mobile sites across the state. According to DHEC, there…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A grocery store manager in northeast Richland County has been fired for using a racial slur. People gathered…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --More arrests have been made for looting that took place throughout Richland County following peaceful protests two weeks ago. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says three people were arrested…
Columbia, S.C (WOLO)--The number of coronavirus cases in South Carolina continues to balloon. Friday DHEC announced another record breaking number of cases of COVID-19, 770. The agency also announced five additional deaths. According to numbers compiled by NPR South Carolina…
A long time Gospel radio announcer was fatally shot outside her home in a case Baltimore police call a “senseless” and “tragic murder.”
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order declaring a new state of emergency. The order also allows bowling alleys to open and lifts restrictions on the occupancy of…
Clemson, S.C. (WOLO)--Friday The Clemson University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the university’s honors college to the Clemson University Honors College, effective immediately. The honors college was previously named for John C. Calhoun. Calhoun was a prominent…
(CNN) -- South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who is currently writing the GOP's Senate proposal for police reform was asked his opinion on removing Confederate names and monuments. Here's a look at what…
(ABC News) -- Protests continue here in the Midlands and around the country, with thousands of demonstrators calling for an to end to systemic racism and police brutality. Now government…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --Several frustrated poll workers and voters made their voices heard at a meeting of Richland County's Board of Voter Registration and Elections Thursday morning. People complained about long…
CHARLOTTE, NC (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - The Republican National Committee announced it has selected Jacksonville, Florida, to host President Donald Trump's acceptance speech for the Republican nomination, after a standoff with North Carolina's Democratic governor over restrictions to safely host a large-scale event…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Educators discussed recommendations that would make it safe for schools to reopen in the fall. Members of the AccelerateED Task Force talked about different schedule models, staggering arrival…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Richland Co. will soon have a new coroner. Naida Rutherford defeated incumbent Gary Watts in Tuesday's Democratic primary. “I’m really just excited to use my voice and my platform…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday announced 687 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The hit show "LIVE PD" has been cancelled by A&E, a hit reality television show that follows law enforcement officers live. A spokesperson confirmed the decision to ABC Columbia in a statement Wednesday night: “This is…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --After complaints over how Tuesday’s primary was handled in Richland County, the State Election Commission announced they will be stepping in to help with the June 23 run-offs, but some…
