Vice President Pence to visit SC Tuesday
The Palmetto State is getting ready to welcome back Vice President Mike Pence Tuesday.
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Local Law enforcement, Columbia Mayor prepped for voter safety
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As thousands of voters line up to make their voices heard leading to the general election November 3, agencies in both Columbia and Richland County promised voters they will do…
Attempted murder suspect arrested after threatening to kill Orangeburg deputy
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A man wanted for a robbery and shooting has been arrested after a fight with Orangeburg County deputies where he's accused of threatening to kill one of them. Nathaniel Robinson, Jr., 27…
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, fewer children are seeing their pediatricians
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer parents are bringing their children in for a routine checkup. South Carolina Medicaid data shows that pediatric visits have gone down 16% since…
DHEC, UofSC team up on a targeted testing approach to better understand community spread of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- If you happen to get a blue envelope in the mail from DHEC in the next week, they want you to get tested for COVID-19. DHEC and the University of…
Richland One set to begin hybrid model of learning Monday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- One of the largest school districts in South Carolina is joining a wave of other districts in welcoming students back to the classroom two days a week. Starting on Monday,…
UofSC to replace spring break with 'wellness days' in revised schedule
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The University of South Carolina has released an updated version of their Spring schedule that will continue having students have the face to face learning they have been able to use while keeping those on campus…
The stage is set for the final presidential debate Thursday night
The final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is set to take place tonight in Nashville, Tennessee. It starts at 9 p.m at Belmont University.
Child sex offenders under Halloween curfew
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) wants to make sure your children are safe as they venture out for sweet treats this Halloween. As an extra layer of security, every year…
GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate.
AARP: SC Assisted living facilities coronavirus death rate highest among other states
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A nationwide study found that a higher rate of South Carolinians who live in long-term care facilities are dying more than in any other state. According to AARP for…
Prisma Health sees slight uptick in hospitalizations, urges people to stay diligent against COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Prisma Health is starting to see an uptick in the number of people being hospitalized due to COVID-19. Physicians say the number is only a third of the peak they…
DHEC: 686 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 11 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the latest coronavirus data for the state as of Tuesday.
UofSC Police say a suspect is in custody accused of Kidnapping, Assault & Battery
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - According to a post on the UofSC police department's twitter page, a student was held against her will on…
Wilson, Boroughs face off in Congressional debate
Tuesday night Republican Representative Joe Wilson faced off against Democratic Candidate Adair Boroughs in a debate for the second District Congressional race. During the one hour face-off the pandemic took center stage. Newcomer…
Man accused of tying up couple, stealing car in home invasion remains on the run
Newberry, SC ( WOLO) ---- Several agencies are on the lookout for a man accused of tying up a couple, pistol whipping them, before stealing cash and their car during a…
Nancy Pelosi extends stimulus package deadline
Tuesday was the self-imposed deadline given by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to wrap up negotiations on a nearly $2 trillion pandemic relief bill. While she was scheduled to give the final decision earlier this afternoon, she is now allowing both sides more time to continue negotiations.
Americans flock to the polls in record early voting numbers
With election day just two weeks away, a record number of Americans are already casting their ballots.
Columbia, Richland County leaders promise swift action against voter intimidation, harassment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As thousands of voters line up to make their voices heard leading to the general election November 3, agencies in both Columbia and Richland County promised voters they will do…
Final presidential debate scheduled for Thursday night
The third and final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled for Thursday. It's set to take place at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee at 9 p.m.
