COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lawmakers listened to testimony from public health experts about how the state is continuing to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Some legislators want to see the state test 500,000 people per…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- We now know who will be on the Democratic presidential ticket this fall, as Joe Biden announced Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday. “She brings…
Kershaw Co. deputies say they have caught a juvenile suspect they say stole a rifle from a car during a series of car break-ins.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Gov. Henry McMaster wants to ensure students, teachers and staff all feel safe when reopening this fall. Wednesday the governor announced the state will purchase and distribute ten-million dollars worth of…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Benedict College has named its first female campus minister. Tuesday the college announced Reverend Doctor Lillie A. Burgess to the position. Burgess is the first woman to serve as campus…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Family, friends, and members of the community said goodbye to County Councilman Calvin "Chip" Jackson Wednesday afternoon. A visitation ceremony was held at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road.Chip Jackson represented…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Republican Party put out a statement on Sen. Kamala harris' nomination as Joe Biden's running mate. Chairman Drew McKissick writes, "Kamala Harris is a radical, pro-abortion democrat who wants to confiscate guns, pass medicare-for-all, let…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington Medical Center is now offering free drive-through COVID 19 testing five days a week. The screenings take place Monday through Friday from 8am until 1pm at 139 Summerplace Dr. in West Columbia. You do not need…
Sumner Redstone, who built a media empire from his family’s drive-in movie chain, has died at the age of 97.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several businesses across Columbia are anxiously awaiting a decision from the SEC on if they will play football this fall. Even if games are played with fewer fans in…
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Most school districts in South Carolina won't open their doors to students all five days a week when they start the new academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though the governor demanded all schools offer…
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Two people were seriously injured after a shooting and standoff inside a home in Orangeburg near Interstate 26 Monday. Jamal Brown, 29, faces three counts of attempted murder and…
Pac-12 presidents and chancellors were meeting on Tuesday and also were expected to vote on whether to proceed with a fall schedule or punt to the spring.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and South Carolina Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling announced charges against an inmate who they say ordered shootings while behind prison walls. Lott…
Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is calling on the state's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to release data showing the impact of COVID-19 in schools once they reopen this…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--New details tonight in a shooting that left two Lexington Co. deputies injured. Investigators say the suspect in the case is 27 year old Albertus Lewis. Deputies say he was out…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Monday State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman approved 14 school district plans for returning in the fall. Four districts in the Midlands as well as the public charter school district were included in the list. Beginning September…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia College has a new president. According to the school, its board of trustees elected Tom Bogart to become its 12th president. Bogart was most recently president of Maryville College…
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Orangeburg Co. deputies announced the arrest a man involved in a Monday morning shooting. Investigators say around 8:15 Monday morning they responded to a report of someone making threats with a…
