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…
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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…
Process underway for official Black Lives Matter chapter in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The 'I Can't Breathe' SC group that organized the first protests in downtown Columbia following the death of George Floyd, is now transitioning to an official chapter of Black Lives…
Soda City Market to reopen with restrictions
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A popular event in downtown Columbia on Saturday mornings is set to return this weekend. On its Facebook page, organizers announced the Soda City Market will re-open on Main St. this Saturday. Thursday the market posted a lengthy…
Governor's new "Palmetto Priority" program aims to highlight restaurants following guidelines
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --If you’re planning on going out to eat in the next few weeks, you might see a new sticker in the windows of some of your favorite restaurants. Gov. Henry McMaster…
Lexington Co. man charged with neglecting family member
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Co. deputies say a man is in custody after they say they found one of his relatives lying in their Gaston home covered in waste. Investigators say Oliver Willard, 39,…
AG Wilson says mask ordinances not unconstitutional
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says it's not unconstitutional for city governments to require people to wear face coverings in public. Wilson says there is no state law preempting or prohibiting a city, which so far include…
Solicitor: No charges in CPD officer-involved shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Columbia police officer will not face charges in the shooting death of a young black man in April. On Wednesday, Fifth Judicial Court Solicitor Byron Gipson said CPD officer…
SC hits record high number of Coronavirus cases in one day, DHEC 1,291 cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday, announced 1,291 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 10 additional deaths. According to health officials there are currently 832 hospital beds occupied…
Columbia passes mask ordinance, takes effect Friday at 6 a.m.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they're out in public. Columbia City Council members voted during a specially called…
Governor McMaster on COVID-19: "It is still a time that we must be very, very careful"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday Governor Henry McMaster addressed the Coronavirus in South Carolina. McMaster says the positive cases are increasing here in South Carolina, as well as across the Country. But the…
Voters at the polls for SC Runoff elections
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Voters in South Carolina are at the polls Tuesday for the 'Primary' Runoff elections. On the ballot- races that were too close to call following the June 9, 2020 Primary. 23 of…
SC Senator pens open letter to Governor for not making masks mandatory
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina Senator Mia McLoud calls Governor Henry McMaster 'irresponsible' and 'reckless' to encourage residents to follow recommendations for 'good hygiene' in what she referred to as a mere 'pep talk' instead of responding to the…
McCoy unanimous pick to be South Carolina's new US attorney
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A former state lawmaker is now officially the top federal prosecutor in South Carolina. [FILE] (US Attorney SC/Twitter) Attorney General William Barr said that Peter McCoy had been sworn in on Monday…
Greenville to be first SC city to pass face mask requirement
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - A South Carolina city has become the first in the state to require people to wear masks in grocery stores and pharmacies to help fight COVID-19. Greenville City Council voted unanimously for the mask requirements Monday.…
What Richland Co. voters should know before June 23 runoff elections
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Some voters will head back to the polls Tuesday, for Richland County's runoff primary election. This comes after the June 9 primaries, where some people waited in line for hours…
Governor McMaster joins Senator Tim Scott to discuss Justice Act Bill
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott Monday to talk about Scott's police reform bill. Scott says the' Justice Act Bi'll provides law enforcement with better training, provides the public…
DHEC: 9 additional deaths, 907 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday. announced 907 new confirmed cases and of the coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say there are currently 692 hospital beds occupied by patients who…
Educators finalize recommendations to reopen South Carolina schools this fall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Schools in South Carolina are inching closer to reopening their doors this fall. The “accelerate ED” task force formally approved the guidance and recommendations needed to safely welcome students…
Fundraiser collects supplies for Epworth Children's Home after fire damages shed
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Over the past two days, community members have come out to support Epworth Children's Home after a fire damaged a storage shed earlier this month. Washington Street United Methodist Church held a supply drive to restock…
