Clear the Shelters event a howling success
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- This year's Clear the Shelters event was a big success. According to Columbia Animal Services, 46 pets were adopted last Friday. But there are still plenty of forever friends…
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VA to host blood drive Wednesday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The VA is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive Wednesday at the Dorn VA Medical Center on Garners Ferry Rd. The Share Your Health, Roll Up Your Sleeves" blood drive is part a nationwide…
New jobs coming to Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--57 new jobs are on their way to the Midlands. Tuesday the governor's office announced KRA Operations is establishing a new facility in Newberry County. In addition to the jobs, the company is investing more than $11 million.…
More than 200 unmarked graves found on Clemson campus
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - A team of researchers has announced that more than 200 unmarked graves have been discovered in a Clemson University cemetery. The graves are thought to be of those enslaved at John C. Calhoun's plantation as well…
State flags at half-staff in memory of former state representative
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Flags flew at half-staff across the state Tuesday to honor a former state representative. Governor Henry McMaster's office says the flags were lowered in honor of Floyd Breeland. After serving in the US…
President declares August National Suffrage Month
Washington, D.C. (CNN)---President Trump signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring August "National Suffrage Month." it comes on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote on…
State lawmakers to consider election changes
Columiba, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2 to "make…
Researchers: Flu, COVID can be spread via dust
UC Davis, CA (CNN)--A new study indicates that dust particles may be able to carry and spread the flu and perhaps other viruses -- such as coronavirus. University of California Davis researchers reported the results Tuesday in the journal Nature…
Watch Rep. Jim Clyburn's speech at 2020 DNC
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - Rep. Jim Clyburn addressed the Democratic National Convention Monday night live from Charleston. Clyburn is the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip,…
SC Senate called back to 'protect the voter and the vote'
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2…
Frequently asked COVID-19 related questions as schools resume
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- As many of you get ready to either go back to school or prepare to send your children back to in person instruction there are a lot of questions still looming out there are the coronavirus…
Benedict College's new campus minister is first female minister in school's 150-year history
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Last week, Benedict College announced Rev. Dr. Lillie A. Burgess as the first female campus minister. She's the first female campus minister in Benedict College's 150-year history. “I’ve been…
S.C. school districts scramble to fill teaching vacancies as school year nears
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Some schools across the state opened their doors Monday for the first time since March, but some are still looking to fill their classrooms with teachers. Teacher advocacy group SC…
DHEC: 451 news cases of Coronavirus, 20 additional deaths in SC
DHEC: 451 news cases of Coronavirus, 20 additional deaths in SC
Gamecocks to open up 2020 at home against Tennessee
South Carolina's full schedule will be released later tonight on SEC Network.
Congressman Clyburn to address DNC
Washington D.C. (AP)-- South Carolina congressman James Clyburn is now the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip, and one of the few 1960s civil rights movement leaders still in elective office today. He'll bring that connection…
SC man accused of stalking, attempted kidnapping of wrestling star
Tampa, FL (WOLO)--A Low Country man is in custody in Florida accused of attempting to kidnap a professional wrestler. Phillip Thomas of Cordesville was arrested early Sunday in Tampa and charged with aggravated stalking, armed…
DHEC: 986 new Coronavirus cases, 51 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 986 new confirmed cases and 22 new probable cases of COVID-19 Sunday, as well as 51 additional confirmed deaths and 6 new probable deaths.
'Fight the Spread' campaign by DHEC urges masks, social distancing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DHEC officials have a message for South Carolinians, encouraging everyone to 'Fight the Spread.' According to state health officials, evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people who do…
The postponed Carolina Country Must Fest now cancelled
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Carolina country music fest in myrtle beach has been cancelled for this year. the festival was originally scheduled for early June then pushed to September 17th. now organizers say…
