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SC First Lady Peggy McMaster tests positive for COVID-19

On Friday afternoon, the Office of the Governor announced that First Lady Peggy McMaster tested positive for COVID-19.

DHEC: 3,648 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 28 additional deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.

Kentucky school district distributes 700,000 meals to families in need

A Kentucky school district handed out holiday meals Thursday, drawing a massive turnout. Jefferson County Public Schools says 700,000 meals were distributed.

Columbia police arrest suspect again accused of robbing multiple people in parking garage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police arrested a man accused of robbing multiple people on different occasions in a parking garage. Vintrell Thomas, 22, faces charges of strong armed robbery and first…

Work to revitalize Babcock Building, repair iconic cupola to begin four months after devastating fire

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Four months after it was destroyed in a fire, the iconic cupola atop the Babcock Building is making its comeback to the Columbia skyline. Cachlan Properties, the real estate developer…

Next round of COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive in SC early next week

South Carolina's next round of coronavirus vaccines are set to arrive early next week according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

DHEC: 2,023 new confirmed cases, 39 new deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control updated the state's coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.

New low cost carrier begins service out of CAE

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Silver Airways has announced they will begin service out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, (CAE) today Thursday, December 17, 2020. The low-cost carrier, will be the fourth partnership at CAE, offering…

First SC frontline worker to get COVID vaccine shares experience

(ABC WPDE) MYRTLE BEACH, SC -- Many of you at home are thinking about whether you'll get the COVID-19 vaccine when it's available to you. And we know a big question…

West Columbia native named to Forbes "30 Under 30" list for her work in education advocacy

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Forbes recently released its list of the 30 most influential people in education under the age of 30. One of those on the list is Merrit Jones, who…

S.C. Congressman Joe Wilson tests positive for COVID-19

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday the state congressman announced that after being tested for coronavirus his test results reveals he has contracted the virus. Wilson issued a brief statement reminding people of the importance to do everything they can to…

SC leaders react to the passing of Donald Fowler

The former Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, Donald Fowler, passed away Tuesday. Fowler died from his battle with leukemia at 85 years old.

Gov. McMaster visits company that makes freezers needed to store COVID-19 vaccine

A small science plant in the Lowcountry makes vaccine refrigerators and freezers which include the ultra-cold freezers needed to store the COVID-19 vaccine, which must be stored at negative temperatures.

SC Mothers Against Drunk Driving call for more DUI education

The South Carolina Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) released their 2020 court monitoring report Wednesday.

AP: Clemson, Army to create autonomous armored vehicle models

A university in South Carolina is teaming up with the U.S. Army to create models for self-driving military vehicles.

DHEC: 2,424 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 42 additional deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus update as of Tuesday.

South Carolina public schools receive more than $84 million in federal aid

South Carolina's public school districts are getting more than $84 million in federal aid to help get facilities reopened amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

SC state epidemiologist says she will be among the first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine when it's her turn, urges others to do the same

On Wednesday morning, South Carolina State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell released a statement saying she would be among the first in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine once it's her turn. Dr. Bell encouraged South Carolinians to do the same when the vaccine becomes available to them.