A look at new Gamecock head football coach Shane Beamer's first day on the job
On Sunday, the University of South Carolina officially announced that Shane Beamer has been hired as the Gamecocks' next head football coach.
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Lexington District One teacher passes away from COVID-19 complications
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A third grade teacher in Lexington School District One has died from complications of COVID-19, District officials confirmed to ABC Columbia News. According to a statement, from Lexington County School District One, Staci A. Blakely, a teacher…
DHEC reports 2,715 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 2,715 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 19 additional deaths. Saturday's reported numbers breaks the single-day record of new COVID-19 cases for the second day in…
Small businesses relying more on internet sales as a means to get more customers
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- Small businesses across the Midlands have had to adjust and adapt in order to stay afloat in 2020. For businesses like Galloway and Moseley, a jewelry store in Sumter, 2020…
Sumter Police investigate deadly crash
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter Police Department is still trying to investigate more details surrounding a deadly accident that took place Friday night. According to authorities, around 6:30 a car…
In seismic shift, Warner Bros. to stream all 2021 films on HBO Max
NEW YORK (AP) - In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that all of its 2021 film slate, including a new "Matrix'' movie, "Godzilla vs. Kong'' and the…
Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January
(AP) - The Trump administration is suspending all federal student loan payments through the end of January and keeping interest rates at 0%, extending a moratorium that started early in the pandemic but was set to expire at the end…
House of Representatives vote to pass bill aimed to decriminalize marijuana
(ABC News) --The House of Representatives took a historic vote Friday to pass a bill for the first time that would federally decriminalize marijuana. What does that mean and what…
Health officials emphasize the importance of following health guidelines, as SC sees highest single-day coronavirus case count
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced that the state saw the highest number of new coronavirus cases in a day since the beginning of the pandemic on Thursday.
DHEC: 2,470 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in SC, the state's highest single day total
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
Internal report says Columbia Police Dept. "not prepared" for May protests in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Looking back on the protests that took place last May, the Columbia Police Department says it could have done a better job in preparing and training officers for what…
UPS temporarily halts delivery collections
(ABC NEWS) ---With many turning to online shopping for the holidays this year, some delivery services are being pushed to their limits. After two major shopping days, which saw a record…
Elderly woman shot in the face during Lexington argument turned deadly
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- Around 5:40 Thursday evening the Lexington Police Department says they were called to the 7- hundred block of West Main Street. Once they arrived, police say they found…
DHEC: First doses of COVID-19 vaccine could come to South Carolina around December 14
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina could be receiving its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in just a matter of weeks. The state's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) anticipates that…
Governor McMaster participates in groundbreaking ceremony for Walmart distribution center in Dorchester Co.
1,000 full-time jobs are coming to Dorchester County with the development of a new Walmart distribution center.
SCDEW: Decrease in initial unemployment claims in latest claim week
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, 2,683 people filed an initial unemployment insurance claim during the claim week ending on November 28.
DHEC: 1,754 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 21 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Wednesday.
Attorney General Wilson announces Grand Jury indictment of 29 individuals for 2018 riot at Lee Correctional Institution
On Thursday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a South Carolina Grand Jury has indicted 29 individuals for a riot at Lee Correctional Institution which resulted in the death of seven inmates on April 15, 2018.
Sumter man charged with sexual assault of a minor, attempted murder
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--The Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrested a man after they say he encouraged a young girl to leave her home without her parent's permission-- then shot at her father. Investigators say Steven…
The United Kingdom gives the green light to Pfizer for it COVID-19
(ABC NEWS) --- The United Kingdom has given the green light to Pfizer for its COVID-19 vaccine. and will start giving shots next week. The U.S. is expected to follow suit in the…
