RCSD arrests suspect in 6 hour standoff in Eastover
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…
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Groceries will soon be available online for SNAP recipients
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- SNAP recipients in South Carolina will soon be able to purchase food on-line. Tuesday the USDA announced the more than 558,000 SNAP cardholders will be able use their cards to participate in grocery pick up programs. The…
Firefighters respond to Allen Benedict Court Apartments
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia firefighters responded to a fire at the condemned Allen Benedict Court apartments Tuesday morning. Firefighters say when they arrived they found the complex's office building on fire. The flames were quickly brought under control and their were…
Senate GOP to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill
Senate GOP set to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill & the White House will announce its own executive actions.
Solicitor reflects on Timothy Jones Jr. death penalty trial one year later
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- It’s been one year since Timothy Jones Jr. was given the death penalty for the murders of his five children, but Solicitor Rick Hubbard of the Eleventh…
Faith leaders, politicians call for change in future Richland County elections
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several faith leaders and politicians made their voices heard Monday to criticize the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections for their handling of the June…
Unemployment insurance initial claims rise past 580,000 in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Since the coronavirus pandemic began in mid-March, hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians have been out of work and filing for unemployment insurance. The weekly number of initial claims…
DHEC: 2 additional deaths, 582 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 582 new cases of the coronavirus and 2 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed…
Million Man March held in Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A peaceful protest was held in downtown Columbia Sunday. More than a thousand people hit the pavement, some with signs, others in t-shirts with their calls for a change…
Nearly 800 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death announced Sunday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Sunday The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 799 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 1 more death in South Carolina. This brings the total number of people confirmed to…
DHEC hosting free mobile Coronavirus test sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting numerous mobile testing sites. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting free mobile sites across the state. According to DHEC, there…
Columbia Kroger manager fired after being accused of calling an employee a racial slur
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A grocery store manager in northeast Richland County has been fired for using a racial slur. People gathered…
Three more people charged with burglary, looting following protests
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --More arrests have been made for looting that took place throughout Richland County following peaceful protests two weeks ago. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says three people were arrested…
DHEC announces 770 new cases of COVID-19
Columbia, S.C (WOLO)--The number of coronavirus cases in South Carolina continues to balloon. Friday DHEC announced another record breaking number of cases of COVID-19, 770. The agency also announced five additional deaths. According to numbers compiled by NPR South Carolina…
Gospel radio announcer fatally shot in Baltimore
A long time Gospel radio announcer was fatally shot outside her home in a case Baltimore police call a “senseless” and “tragic murder.”
Governor McMaster lifts restrictions on bowling alleys, retail
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order declaring a new state of emergency. The order also allows bowling alleys to open and lifts restrictions on the occupancy of…
Clemson changes name of honors college
Clemson, S.C. (WOLO)--Friday The Clemson University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the university’s honors college to the Clemson University Honors College, effective immediately. The honors college was previously named for John C. Calhoun. Calhoun was a prominent…
Sen. Tim Scott on removal of Confederate names, monuments
(CNN) -- South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who is currently writing the GOP's Senate proposal for police reform was asked his opinion on removing Confederate names and monuments. Here's a look at what…
National protests continue as George Floyd's brother appears on Capitol Hill
(ABC News) -- Protests continue here in the Midlands and around the country, with thousands of demonstrators calling for an to end to systemic racism and police brutality. Now government…
Voters, poll workers voice frustrations at Richland County election meeting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --Several frustrated poll workers and voters made their voices heard at a meeting of Richland County's Board of Voter Registration and Elections Thursday morning. People complained about long…
