DHEC: 2,115 new confirmed cases, four new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
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Woman accused of removing inmate's monitoring device
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington Co. deputies say Whitney Ainsworth, 33, removed a GPS monitor from an inmate's ankle. Investigators say the monitor was placed on the inmate as a condition of his bond set back…
S.C. Congressman Jim Clyburn tapped to head Biden Inaugural Committee
Washington, DC. (Associated Press) -- WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Joe Biden is naming some of his most prominent allies to be co-chairs for his upcoming Inauguration. Biden named Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.)…
Gamecock fans generally optimistic, hopeful Shane Beamer turns things around for Carolina Football
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gamecock fans are feeling a little bit of optimism now that Shane Beamer is South Carolina’s new head football coach. Some fans point to his youthful energy…
AP: SC teachers want virtual school again after COVID-19 spike
With new COVID-19 cases reaching record levels in South Carolina, a teachers group is asking districts to go back to all-virtual teaching until this second spike in the virus can be flattened.
A look at new Gamecock head football coach Shane Beamer's first day on the job
On Sunday, the University of South Carolina officially announced that Shane Beamer has been hired as the Gamecocks' next head football coach.
Lexington District One teacher passes away from COVID-19 complications
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A third grade teacher in Lexington School District One has died from complications of COVID-19, District officials confirmed to ABC Columbia News. According to a statement, from Lexington County School District One, Staci A. Blakely, a teacher…
DHEC reports 2,715 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 2,715 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 19 additional deaths. Saturday's reported numbers breaks the single-day record of new COVID-19 cases for the second day in…
Small businesses relying more on internet sales as a means to get more customers
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- Small businesses across the Midlands have had to adjust and adapt in order to stay afloat in 2020. For businesses like Galloway and Moseley, a jewelry store in Sumter, 2020…
Sumter Police investigate deadly crash
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter Police Department is still trying to investigate more details surrounding a deadly accident that took place Friday night. According to authorities, around 6:30 a car…
In seismic shift, Warner Bros. to stream all 2021 films on HBO Max
NEW YORK (AP) - In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that all of its 2021 film slate, including a new "Matrix'' movie, "Godzilla vs. Kong'' and the…
Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January
(AP) - The Trump administration is suspending all federal student loan payments through the end of January and keeping interest rates at 0%, extending a moratorium that started early in the pandemic but was set to expire at the end…
House of Representatives vote to pass bill aimed to decriminalize marijuana
(ABC News) --The House of Representatives took a historic vote Friday to pass a bill for the first time that would federally decriminalize marijuana. What does that mean and what…
Health officials emphasize the importance of following health guidelines, as SC sees highest single-day coronavirus case count
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced that the state saw the highest number of new coronavirus cases in a day since the beginning of the pandemic on Thursday.
DHEC: 2,470 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in SC, the state's highest single day total
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
Internal report says Columbia Police Dept. "not prepared" for May protests in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Looking back on the protests that took place last May, the Columbia Police Department says it could have done a better job in preparing and training officers for what…
UPS temporarily halts delivery collections
(ABC NEWS) ---With many turning to online shopping for the holidays this year, some delivery services are being pushed to their limits. After two major shopping days, which saw a record…
Elderly woman shot in the face during Lexington argument turned deadly
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- Around 5:40 Thursday evening the Lexington Police Department says they were called to the 7- hundred block of West Main Street. Once they arrived, police say they found…
DHEC: First doses of COVID-19 vaccine could come to South Carolina around December 14
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina could be receiving its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in just a matter of weeks. The state's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) anticipates that…
Governor McMaster participates in groundbreaking ceremony for Walmart distribution center in Dorchester Co.
1,000 full-time jobs are coming to Dorchester County with the development of a new Walmart distribution center.
