Biden says he will choose his running mate next week
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden said Tuesday he will choose his vice presidential running mate next week.
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'Let's Talk Race' gives community chance to discuss race relations
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Next week the Richland Library will continue to open the conversation with the community about race relations with its Let's Talk Race ' program. Tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 you can join the library online where…
Midlands businesses think outside the box when it comes to coin shortage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --If you’ve been out shopping lately, you might have noticed some businesses are not giving out exact change like they used to. This is due to a nationwide coin shortage that…
Fire destroys field house at Orangeburg Preparatory School
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A fire destroyed the field house at Orangeburg Preparatory School Tuesday, according to school officials. They believe the fire was caused by a lawn mower in storage around 4:00 p.m. and is now believed to…
Saluda County Superintendent details school reopening plan, one of first approved statewide
SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- On Monday, South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman approved reopening plans for six school districts. By pitching both traditional and virtual options for their students, Saluda County…
S.C. Law Enforcement Reform Committee meets for first time
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The House Equitable Justice System and Law Enforcement Reform Committee met Tuesday for the first time. This is the committee that was formed last month in the wake of local and national protests over the killing…
Video featuring SC Congressman removed from social media
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--A video featuring a group of doctors making claims related to the coronavirus was removed by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube after going viral online Monday. The video originally published by Breitbart…
Six school districts' reopening plans approved, 73+ still in waiting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The State Superintendent has approved six school districts' plans for returning to school this fall. Molly Spearman's office has received 73 plans awaiting approval with eight more districts that asked for an extension. The only midlands…
Hundreds of S.C. teachers drive around Columbia calling for continued distance learning amid COVID-19 pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- On Monday, hundreds of teachers from across the state drove to Columbia to encourage school districts to start the school year with distance learning. This comes after…
UofSC researchers conducting study into effects of COVID-19 on brain
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's a new study now being conducted through the University of South Carolina that aims to understand the effects of COVID-19 on the brain. We're learning new things…
Police: Suspect broke in home, robbed man at knife point
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in an April break-in and robbery. Investigators say Chris Shearon broke into a home on N. Main St., assaulted the man inside and robbed him…
Consumer Alert: SC Agriculture officials warn about mystery seeds in mail
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some South Carolinians are getting mystery seeds in the mail, that they did not order. According to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, they are working with Clemson University's Regulatory Services division to investigate after residents reported…
Law enforcement reform committee to meet Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --A special South Carolina House committee reviewing all facets of law enforcement from police tactics to forfeiture and sentencing reform is about to meet for the first time. The 18-member House Equitable Justice System and Law Enforcement…
Additional charge filed against Woodcrest Dr. murder suspect
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Monday Richland Co. deputies announced additional charges against the man accused of stabbing his roommate to death last Thursday. Investigators now say in addition to murder, Timothy Shells is also charged with…
SC for ED Motor March: Teachers rally for virtual school re-openings in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Happening today: SC For Ed will host a Statewide Motor March Protest on Monday. According to organizers, they will push for virtual learning, until safe, as the school year begins.…
Survey: SC school system among nation's worst
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- With the prospect of in-person teaching looming, students may be returning to a school system already dubbed among the nation's worst. According to a study by Wallethub.com, south carolina's school system ranks 9th worst in the country.…
Two year old accidentally shoots, kills self. Teen charged
AIKEN, S.C. (AP, WJBF) _ Authorities in South Carolina are investigating the accidental gunshot death of a 2-year-old child. The Aiken Standard reports that Aiken County authorities believe the child somehow shot himself Saturday night. Aiken County Coroner Darryl…
DHEC reports 25 new deaths and 1,170 new Coronavirus cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday, announced 1,170 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 25 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed…
DHEC reports 74 Coronavirus deaths, most reported in a single day in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, announced 74 new deaths and 1,368 new cases of Coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to…
Lex-Rich 5 moves school start to September, with hybrid/virtual options
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Students in Lexington Richland District Five will now start school on September 8, while the first day for teachers will be August 20. Lexington-Richland School District Five voted Thursday to start…
