DHEC: 451 news cases of Coronavirus, 20 additional deaths in SC
DHEC: 451 news cases of Coronavirus, 20 additional deaths in SC
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Gamecocks to open up 2020 at home against Tennessee
South Carolina's full schedule will be released later tonight on SEC Network.
Congressman Clyburn to address DNC
Washington D.C. (AP)-- South Carolina congressman James Clyburn is now the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip, and one of the few 1960s civil rights movement leaders still in elective office today. He'll bring that connection…
SC man accused of stalking, attempted kidnapping of wrestling star
Tampa, FL (WOLO)--A Low Country man is in custody in Florida accused of attempting to kidnap a professional wrestler. Phillip Thomas of Cordesville was arrested early Sunday in Tampa and charged with aggravated stalking, armed…
DHEC: 986 new Coronavirus cases, 51 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 986 new confirmed cases and 22 new probable cases of COVID-19 Sunday, as well as 51 additional confirmed deaths and 6 new probable deaths.
'Fight the Spread' campaign by DHEC urges masks, social distancing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DHEC officials have a message for South Carolinians, encouraging everyone to 'Fight the Spread.' According to state health officials, evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people who do…
The postponed Carolina Country Must Fest now cancelled
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Carolina country music fest in myrtle beach has been cancelled for this year. the festival was originally scheduled for early June then pushed to September 17th. now organizers say…
SC Attorney General asks court to rule on monument protection law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has asked the state's Supreme Court to determine whether the state's monument protection law is constitutional. Wilson's letter Thursday calls on the court to rule on a lawsuit filed by…
12 more arrests made in connection with late May riots in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said more people have been taken into custody for their roles in riots following peaceful protests last May. The Sheriff says 12 more people…
Mothers of men killed in Cayce ask for public's help in bringing justice for their sons
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) --- The mothers of Khajari Brown and Isaiah Bailey are asking for justice after their sons were shot and killed in Cayce. The shooting happened early in the morning on Aug. 2 on the 1100 block of…
RCSD: Driver of suspicious vehicle tried to lure kids away
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deputies are looking for the driver of a suspicious vehicle who tried to lure kids. Picture provided by RCSD had been shared on social media showing a dark colored SUV suspected in…
SC once again over 1,000 new COVID cases
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday DHEC announced 1,015 new cases of COVID 19 and 16 additional deaths attributed to the virus. The announcement brings the total number of cases to 103,880, and deaths to 2,106. DHEC…
Parents charged after child accidentally shoots self
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) Columbia police say a man and a woman are facing charges after a 6 year-old child accidentally shot himself in the leg. Investigators say Krystal Cato and Kartell Kershaw and both charged with unlawful conduct toward a…
Woman charged in Bonner Ave shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say a woman is charged with murder in a Thursday morning shooting. Investigators say Michaelynn Lewis is charged in connection with the shooting on Bonner Ave. Investigators say 45…
Woman accused of pulling gun on Walmart employee on Killian Road wanted
Richland County deputies need your help to find a woman accused of pulling a gun on a Walmart employee this month.
President Trump blasts U.S. Postal service
(CNN) --The Post Office says it can handle rain, sleet and snow, but what about mail-in voting? President Trump has repeatedly blasted the service and questioned if problems would arise during the…
Testing backlog? DHEC explains decline in testing numbers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- State health leaders want 500,000 South Carolinians to go through COVID-19 testing every mont, but in the last week, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says the number…
Southern Conference postpones fall sports including football
Spartanburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Three more South Carolina schools are canceling their upcoming football seasons. Thursday the Southern Conference announced it will postpone all fall sports including football. The Citadel, Furman, and Wofford are all members of the southern conference.
PPE distributed to 70 of 81 school districts in S.C.
Lugoff, S.C. (WOLO) --- Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure all school districts feel safe and prepared to reopen this fall amidst the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, he announced $10 million worth of personal protective equipment will be distributed…
New parking payment options coming to Five Points
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- No more excuses for not feeding the meter in Five Points. The City of Columbia announced the installation of new Solar Luke II pay stations in what they are calling…
