Red Cross volunteers sewing face masks to help veterans and their families
Red Cross volunteers across the state are working to sew face masks for veterans and their families, to protect them from COVID-19.
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UofSC announces face covering policy ahead of students' return to campus
Starting June 1st, anyone on the University of South Carolina's campus will be required to wear a mask whenever social distancing is difficult or risk of infection is high.
SC Lottery to offer drive through claims drop-off
Starting Monday June 1st, the SC Education Lottery will offer a drive-through option for people to drop off claims and have their winnings mailed to them.
SCDNR K9 officer passes away
The SC Department of Natural Resources has lost one of its own.
Many parents returning to work with limited child care options
Some parents in the U.S. are now preparing to physically go back to work but plans are still up in the air about camp and school.
At least 17 states showing a spike in COVID-19 cases as most continue reopening
(CNN) - At least 17 states are showing a spike in cases as all 50 states are now in phases of re-opening. Almost three months since the first death was reported, America nears…
Richland County to combine nearly 70 polling locations ahead of June 9 primary
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --If you plan on voting in the South Carolina primaries in Richland County, you might be heading to a new polling place. Terry Graham, the Interim Director of the…
Deputies investigate shooting at restaurant
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies are investigating a shooting that took place at a Two Notch Rd. restaurant Tuesday morning. Investigators say they responded to Hooters on Two Notch around 11:40am Tuesday…
Fort Jackson National Cemetery honors veterans on Memorial Day, despite pandemic
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. But this year's Memorial Day looks a little different because of the COVID-19…
Police: ShotSpotter technology leads to murder arrest
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say they responded to Fern Ave. shortly after 9pm Saturday following a ShotSpotter Alert. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system that conveys the location of an incident using microphones…
DHEC announces new cases, deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--DHEC Monday announced 90 new cases of COVID 19 and five additional deaths. The new cases bring the total of positive tests in the state to 10,178. In addition 440 people have now died as a result of…
Lexington man in custody after being accused of shooting father
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to a press release from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, a Lexington man is now in custody after shooting his father early Sunday. Deputies say Michael Rashaan Stone, 25, is charged with attempted murder, discharging…
DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 209 new cases of coronavirus
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to a press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday 209 new cases of COVID-19 were announced along with…
2 recent Columbia fatal shootings deemed self-defense
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, two recent fatal shootings have been deemed as self-defense by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's…
S.C. likely to set record for mailed absentee ballots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's decision to allow absentee voting by mail for anyone in next month's primaries because of the coronavirus could mean a long night waiting for…
DHEC: 248 new COVID cases, 6 additional deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In a press release sent Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 248 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19…
Midlands doctor encourages social distancing during Memorial Day weekend activities
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --If you’re planning on hitting the beach or having a cookout this weekend, doctors remind you to be mindful of social distancing guidelines. As some people debate whether or…
SC nearing 10K cases of COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday afternoon DHEC announced 245 additional cases of COVID 19 and 3 more deaths. That brings the total number of cases in the state to 9,638 and those who have died to 419. According to a press…
SC's unemployment rate jumps to 12.1%
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina's unemployment rate continues to spike as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce, April's unemployment rate for South Carolina was 12.1%. A steep incline from March's 3.2%. According…
Governor McMaster signs bill banning shackling of pregnant inmates
Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill banning jails and prisons from using leg, waist and ankle restraints on pregnant women and women in labor.
