RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-- For the first time in more than a year, Richland County has hired someone to oversee the county's elections full-time. During a special meeting Friday afternoon, the Board hired Alexandria Stephens to become the board's new…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--- On Friday, people gathered at the State House in recognition of Juneteenth. The event was organized by the Xi Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. “As we celebrate that freedom, we want to rally the call…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As a result of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is trying to lead his city to fight back against the virus. The City Council is…
LUGOFF, SC (WOLO) - Two people are on the run after a shooting behind the Waffle House in Lugoff, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office. KCSO says the shooting stemmed from an attempted armed robbery. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Father’s Day is just around the corner, but health experts are encouraging you to find ways to keep your dad safe during the pandemic. Dr. Anna Kathryn Burch with Prisma…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As we continue through the uncertainty of COVID-19 and protests around the world, one local organization is promoting literacy and encouraging kids to read. On Thursday, local nonprofit…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday, announced 987 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus and four additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of confirmed cases…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say a suspect is in custody in connection with a recent shooting at Hooters on Two Notch Rd. Investigators say on May 26th Willis pulled up in…
WASHINGTON (AP)- - The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign. The outcome seems certain to elevate the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Father's Day is this upcoming Sunday, and it's a time to show your love for your father or father figure in your life. But for one local organization that…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Five years ago, nine people were killed during a prayer group meeting inside the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Even though years have passed since the tragedy that…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Voters in some South Carolina precincts will head back to the polls to vote in a primary runoff Tuesday, June 23. If you're planning on voting in the Primary Runoff there are some rules you need to know,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today at 4pm Congressman James Clyburn and Representative Joe Cunningham are hosting a virtual forum to mark the 5th Anniversary of the Emanuel AME Shooting tragedy. Among the items to discuss,…
Amid calls nationwide to take down monuments to the Confederacy and slave owners, Charleston leaders are expected to address the future of one of the city's most controversial statues on Wednesday.
Columbia, SC ( WOLO) --- The day the entire country watched phone recorded video of an unarmed Minneapolis man die in police custody, it sparked a closer look at policies into Columbia's policing here in South Carolina. [caption id="attachment_414810" align="alignnone"…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- To wear or not to wear? In the City of Columbia soon that may no longer be a choice, but a requirement. City council members plan to discuss the possible introduce of an Emergency order making it…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some lawmakers and groups are urging members of the General Assembly to vote on the removal of statues from the State House grounds and change the names of buildings on college…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the American Red Cross announced that all blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. “Every donation can help save up to three lives,” said Kristen Boyle,…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Columbia Police Chief Melron Kelly announced the arrest of two people for an assault during last month's protests that turned violent. Investigators say…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies spent more than 6 hours trying to negotiate the surrender of 21-year-old Tyreek Douglas who authorities say barricaded himself inside a home in…
