Agency led by former SC governor wins Nobel Peace Prize
This year's Nobel Peace Prize is being awarded to the United Nation's 'World Food Programme.' The agency is led by former South Carolina Governor David Beasley.
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Harrison, Graham face off over COVID-19 testing ahead of second debate
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Jaime Harrison, released a statement Thursday saying he plans to take a Coronavirus test before Friday night's second debate, and wants the Republican incumbent, Senator Lindsey Graham to take one…
Orangeburg teenager arrested for attempted murder after car accident/shooting
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A teenager has been arrested for attempted murder and armed robbery in Orangeburg County. Jykeem Johnson, 18, who has both Orangeburg and Calhoun County addresses, faces charges of attempted murder in one case and armed robbery…
Educational advocates react to SAFE Grants ruling; some say it's big for public education
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A program aimed at giving low income families scholarships for their children to attend private schools was struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday. The Safe Access to…
President Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden
President Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Joe Biden after organizers made that announcement due to him having COVID.
UofSC tries to boost COVID-19 testing numbers by giving out free t-shirts, chances to win prizes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The University of South Carolina is coming up with new ways to encourage students to get tested for COVID-19. Some of these rewards can already be seen throughout campus.…
Coronavirus dominates first and only vice presidential debate
(CNN) --- Tuesday night's debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris come face to face in Utah for their first and only debate. The exchange between the two, a very…
Police release details of Breonna Taylor investigation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Louisville police have released details of the investigation into the shooting death of Breonna Taylor. The police files released Wednesday show contacts between Taylor and a man she dated previously who was suspected of drug dealing.…
Marine general has COVID after Pentagon meeting
In this image provided by the U.S. Marine Corps, then-Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, deputy on Aug. 8, 2016. Thomas, now the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, has tested positive for the coronavirus,…
SC Supreme Court rules governor's plan to spend federal coronavirus aid on private school grants unconstitutional
The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that the governor's plan to spend $32 million in federal coronavirus aid on grants to help parents afford K-12 private school unconstitutional.
Dorn VA encourages veterans to get flu shots with series of clinics throughout October
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and with flu season just around the corner, one group at a greater risk of getting sick are older veterans. To help…
The Latest: Top Trump aide Stephen Miller tests positive for COVID-19
Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and speechwriter, tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday.
FDA push for volunteer follow-ups in clinical trials
(CNN)--- The US Food and Drug Administration made clear Tuesday it will want to see two months of follow-up data after volunteers get their second dose of vaccine as part of clinical trials testing…
S. Carolina sees tens of thousands of absentee votes roll in
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The state Election Commission says more than 23,000 absentee ballots were turned in Monday in South Carolina, the first day the state offered in-person absentee voting for the 2020 general election. The commission says the number…
How a unique ally is fighting the spread of infection inside one SC hospital
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A recent report suggests that the overall risk of hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections is low, but that may be thanks to…
Changes to come in 2020 VP debate
Big changes are on the way for the vice presidential debate Wednesday.
Facebook, Twitter remove president's post claiming COVID-19 is less deadly than flu
(CNN)--- Facebook on Tuesday removed a post from President Trump in which he falsely claimed that Covid-19 is less deadly than the seasonal flu. Facebook spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed the company removed the post for breaking its rules on Covid-19…
Local party leaders react to SCOTUS ruling on state's witness signature requirement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- If you’re planning on voting through the mail, you now need a witness sign off on your ballot. The Supreme Court decided Monday night that South Carolina would reinstate a…
Richland County opening satellite polling places for absentee early voting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Starting on Wednesday, October 7, there will be a series of satellite polling places throughout Richland County, where voters can come and cast their votes. Monday marked the first day of early voting for the November election, and…
Rep. Clyburn asks federal officials to probe SC Gov. grant program
Two congressional leaders are asking federal officials to probe South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's grant program.
