Chase leads to crash, negotiation
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- A chase lead to negotiators having to talk a man off of a 30ft wall. Troopers with the Highway Patrol say they spotted a truck driving recklessly in Red Bank and…
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DHEC reports 543 new COVID 19 cases
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC announces one of the lowest numbers of COVID-19 deaths we've seen in months. Monday afternoon DHEC says of the 4,090 tests processed Sunday there were 7 confirmed COVID 19 related…
Haley, Scott to address RNC
Charlotte, N.C. (WOLO)--There will be a distinct South Carolina theme to this evening's festivities at the Republican National Convention. Former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott are among the featured speakers. You can watch the Republican…
SC budget writers prepare for plan with many unknowns
South Carolina lawmakers are preparing to write a budget without a lot of certainty on how much they can spend.
Former, current Gamecock student athletes call on UofSC to take Strom Thurmond's name off fitness center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several former and current Gamecock athletes are calling on the University of South Carolina to change the name of the fitness center named after former U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond. Gamecock Women's…
Golden State Killer "will die in prison" for string of murders and rapes
SACRAMENTO, CA (AP) - A former California police officer who became known as the Golden State Killer told victims he's ``truly sorry'' before he was sentenced to life imprisonment for a decade-long string of rapes and murders across a wide…
More VA health services safely reintroduced for veterans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Columbia VA Health Care System is now expanding health care services, after limiting them in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We cater to 85,000 veterans across this great state. And every year, we have more…
Black and white tegu lizard spotted in Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Leaping lizards! An unusual animal has been spotted in the Midlands. Say hello to the black and white tegu lizard. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say one was…
SC First Steps receives federal grant
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Early childhood education is getting a boost in South Carolina. Friday the Department of Social Services announced a $1.2 million federal grant for SC First Steps to improve quality in licensed child care centers that participate in the…
Suspect wanted in Rembert shooting
Sumter, Co. S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Sumter Co. are searching for a suspect in a July shooting. Investigators say on July 20th Sean Gilyard fired shots into a blue Ford Fusion at the intersection…
Suspect charged with attempted murder in shooting that injured deputies
Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)--The man accused of shooting two Lexington Co. deputies is now charged with attempted murder. Investigators with SLED say Albertus Lewis was charged following the August 9th incident. Deputies responded to the Woodland Village apartments after a…
Lumber prices rise to record high due to increase in demand during pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several people have taken up home improvements during the pandemic, something that has greatly helped the lumber industry. The South Carolina Forestry Commission says the price of lumber has increased to…
Gov. McMaster requests DHEC lift restrictions to allow nursing home visitations
Gov. McMaster requests DHEC lift restrictions to allow nursing home visitations.
Thousands of chicks arrive dead to farmers during mail turmoil
(Associated Press) ---PORTLAND, Maine -- At least 4,800 chicks shipped to Maine farmers through the U.S. Postal Service have arrived dead in recent weeks after rapid cuts hit the federal mail carrier's operations, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said. Pingree, a…
One person killed in deadly shooting in Richland County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - One person was declared dead at the scene of a shooting Thursday night. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced its homicide investigation in the 100 block of Willow Oak Drive. It happened around 8:30 p.m. and…
"Lottery Lawyer" indicted, accused of stealing millions from $1.5 billion winner
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP, CNN) - Federal authorities say a New York attorney who represented a South Carolina woman who cashed in on a $1.5 billion ticket has been indicted on charges he stole tens of millions from the winnings he…
Students support new UofSC campus safety measures as new semester begins
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The University of South Carolina had its first day of classes Thursday, but it had a different feeling than most starts to a school year. With the semester…
Local nonprofit receives new pavilion to help homeless families with children
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's now a new outdoor pavilion to help families at 'Homeless No More of Columbia,' a local nonprofit that helps homeless families stay together and become self-sufficient. The pavilion…
896 new cases of COVID 19 reported in SC
South Carolina continues to post fewer new cases of COVID 19 along with a lower positivity rate. Thurseday afternoon DHEC announced 896 new cases of the virus with 26 additional deaths. Officials say of the…
SC Supreme Court to hear CARES Act funding lawsuit
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The State Supreme Court will hear arguments over Governor Henry's McMaster's decision to spend $32 million of federal coronavirus relief funds on grants for private school tuition. The justices will hear opening on arguments September 18th. This comes…
