Fox News' Ed Henry fired after sexual misconduct
Fox News on Wednesday fired daytime news anchor Ed Henry after an investigation of sexual misconduct in the workplace.
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Shaw AFB: F-16 fighter jet pilot dies after crash on base Tuesday
Shaw Air Force Base officials say a F-16 fighter jet pilot that crashed on the base late Tuesday night has died.
Correctional officer at Broad River arrested for possession of marijuana
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A correctional officer at the Broad River Correctional Institution has been arrested for the simple possession of marijuana. The S.C. Department of Corrections Police Services released the arrest warrant Tuesday for Patrick Nathaniel Carroll. According to…
Teen boy killed in stabbing in Columbia; two people detained
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A 13-year-old boy has died after a stabbing incident in Columbia Tuesday afternoon. According to Columbia Police, the stabbing happened between the teen and at least one other young male around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection…
Immediate need for convalescent plasma donors to help COVID-19 patients
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As we continue navigating through this pandemic, there's still a desperate need for blood donations. There's also a need for convalescent plasma, which is one treatment being used to help…
Local communities, groups work to bridge the digital divide in South Carolina
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) --Over the last few months, the idea of providing broadband to all South Carolinians is something that has been picking up steam. Some estimates show that thousands of South Carolinians still…
SC hits new record high with Coronavirus cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 1,741 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 17 additional deaths. This is a new record high for single day cases. DHEC says there are currently…
RCSD: 83 people arrested due to riots, more arrests could come this week
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Throughout the last month, authorities have been working around the clock trying to find people who sought to cause damage throughout Columbia following peaceful protests last May. “We’re continuing to…
Explosives, guns, $30k in drugs seized in Lexington County bust
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - $30,000 worth of drugs along with explosive devices were seized during an investigation into drug and gun activity during a Lexington County Sheriff's Department investigation last week. William…
Mandatory mask ordinance passed by Newberry city council
NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO) - Masks will be mandatory in Newberry grocery stores and pharmacies starting Wednesday. In an unanimous vote Monday, the Newberry city approved an ordinance requiring face masks because of the threat of COVID-19. The ordinance requires face…
Columbia holds first mask distribution following citywide ordinance
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As of last Friday, people are required to wear facemasks in public while within the city limits of Columbia. On Monday, city officials held their first mask distribution for those who may need one. “This means…
Coronavirus cases in SC continue to surge, DHEC: 1,366 new cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Sunday, announced 1,366 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and five additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 954 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested…
DHEC reports single day record 1,599 cases of COVID-19 in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, announced 1,599 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 15 additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 908 hospital beds occupied by…
American Airlines will start booking the middle seat again filling flights
(CNN) - As more American's begin to travel as the country continues to reopen amid the pandemic, a number of airlines are starting to open…
CPD calls attorney's interpretation of officer-involved shooting "inaccurate, incomplete, and irresponsible"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Hours after attorney Marc Brown held a press conference Friday morning regarding an officer-involved shooting involving his client, Sir Brandon Legette, back in August 2019, a spokesperson with the…
Gov. McMaster says it's "impossible" to enforce mask-wearing mandate statewide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he is not going to force anyone to wear a mask. He calls a statewide plan…
Columbia packaging plant to make cardboard fans for stadiums
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As athletes return to sports and play in their stadiums, a local packaging plant will help will the stadium with fans. “Sports are a unifier, for a lot of people,”…
Officer accused of police brutality, putting knee on women's neck walks out of jail
Jordy Yanes Martel, the fired Miami Gardens officer who is accused of police brutality, was quiet as he walked out of a Miami-Dade County jail on Thursday night and into a waiting car.
US economy continues to suffer during COVID-19 pandemic
(ABC NEWS) - Across the US, the economy continues to take a major hit during the coronavirus pandemic. Many businesses are on life support, and a million and…
Public health experts target early 2021 for when COVID-19 vaccines could be ready
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the number of COVID-19 cases rising across the country, several companies are fast-tracking vaccines to be ready as soon as next year. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National…
