COVID vaccine available for those 70 and older
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) provided more details about how those over 70 can receive the COVID vaccine. The agency says those who qualify…
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CNN correspondent breaks down while reporting on parking lot funeral for family of 3
(CNN) --- CNN's Sara Sidner talks to a grieving California family forced to have a funeral service for their loved one who died of coronavirus in a parking lot, as funeral homes and local hospitals continue to be…
SC Legislative Session begins: Live Update from the State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, South Carolina Legislators kicked off the first day of the 2021 Legislative Session. ABC Columbia’s Lindsey Goodwin has an update on some issues at the top of the agenda…
AP: Complaint filed against SC AG over election challenge
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's top prosecutor is facing a disciplinary complaint, accused of supporting a ``false and frivolous'' lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The filing by a Columbia attorney accuses Attorney General Alan Wilson and 16…
Victims found following Camden house fire identified
Camden, S.C. (WOLO)-- Kershaw Co. Coroner David West says two people whose bodies were found following a house fire in Camden were murdered. West says Steven and Nancy Hales both died due to homicide. The…
SC State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell receives her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine
South Carolina State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell received her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday.
King Day at the Dome goes virtual in 2021
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Just like other annual events in Columbia in recent times, King Day at the Dome is going virtual. According to the South Carolina branch of the NAACP this year's event will take place on-line starting at 10am on…
For those 70 years old and up, here's how you can schedule your coronavirus vaccine
On Monday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and Governor Henry McMaster announced that, beginning Wednesday, individuals age 70 and older can schedule a coronavirus vaccination, regardless of health status. On Tuesday, DHEC provided more information about how to schedule a vaccination.
UofSC investigating student's alleged participation in US Capitol assault
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina is investigating reports that at least one student took part in last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building. The university released this statement Tuesday, "The…
Spearman announces 2021 legislative priorities for Dept. of Education
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State Superintendent of Education outlined her department's priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Spearman says her top priorities will be to ensure the health and wellness of all students…
DHEC: 1,361 new coronavirus cases reported, systems issue still displaying low numbers
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Monday. The department notes that they are still experiencing an internal systems issue that is responsible for the low numbers reported. DHEC says they will update this data when the issue is fixed.
Trump, Pence meet for first time since Capitol riots; have "good conversation"
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence appear to have come to a détente after nearly a week of silence, anger and finger-pointing. A senior administration official says the two met Monday evening in the Oval…
No plan in 2021 for lawmakers to allow for local removal of confederate monuments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Republican South Carolina legislative leaders are unlikely this year to give permission to local governments or colleges who want to take down Confederate statues or rename buildings honoring segregationists. House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate President…
Columbia police notified about potential armed demonstrations
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department confirms it has been notified by the FBI via SLED about potential armed demonstrations between now and the inauguration. In addition, according to reports the FBI has received information in recent…
DHEC: 2,644 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 with lower numbers due to systems issue
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
AP: Dominion puts SC rate increase on hold for at least 6 months
Dominion Energy has agreed to delay its request to raise electric rates in South Carolina for six months because of economic problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wilson opposes impeachment as Biden inauguration nears
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- As demonstrators gathered outside of his office on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia calling for the impeachment of the president, Congressman Joe Wilson says now is not the time.…
SC for Ed calls for all SC schools to move online during the coronavirus pandemic
SC for Ed is calling for all school districts in the Palmetto State to have only virtual classes during the pandemic.
DHEC: All SC residents age 70 and over can schedule COVID-19 vaccinations starting Wednesday
On Monday, Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced that, beginning Wednesday, South Carolinians age 70 and older can make appointments to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
AG Alan Wilson releases SC Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report
On Monday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released the 2020 Annual Report for the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force.
