EdVenture reopening for first time since pandemic shutdown
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - EdVenture Children's Museum announced it will reopen after being shut down from the coronavirus. The museum says it will reopen to guests beginning Tuesday…
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Going out for the Fourth? Here's what you can expect
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --Many families across the state are debating whether to stay at home or go out to watch fireworks as part of their Fourth of July celebration. Even with the…
DHEC: 1,558 new cases of Coronavirus and 10 additional deaths reported
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Friday, announced 1,558 new confirmed cases and 10 new confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 41,413, and…
Richland County council passes mandatory mask ordinance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, NEWS RELEASE) - The Richland County Council adopted an emergency mask ordinance that goes into effect Monday and requires residents to wear face coverings while in public to help stem the spread of COVID-19. The vote came…
5 people killed after SUV hits two oncoming tractor trailers on I-26
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Five people were killed Thursday after an accident on Interstate 26 near Orangeburg. …
Staying healthy while celebrating July Fourth during a pandemic
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Traditionally, the Fourth of July is a weekend to hit the beach, have a backyard barbecue, or go to a parade. But this year, as with every other holiday so far, it's looking different because of…
20yo out on bond arrested for third attempted murder charge after again shooting at someone's car
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - An Orangeburg County man out on bond for attempted murder has been arrested on another charge of attempted murder. Xavier Johnson, 20, has been charged with attempted murder,…
US car sales taking biggest hit since '09 recession
(CNN) - U.S. car sales are taking their biggest hit since the 2009 recession. Wednesday, several top automakers reported a more than 30 percent plunge in sales…
COVID-19 national numbers surging to record highs with 40 states seeing increase
(CNN) - 60 percent of all the world's coronavirus cases have been reported in the past month. Wednesday, the United States saw its highest single day of new COVID-19 cases, with nearly 47,000…
Blowfish close gates after Governor doesn't give green light to fans at ballpark
LEXINGTON COUNTY , S.C. (WOLO) -- After South Carolina had more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the eleventh time in twelve days, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced that he hasn't given…
Midlands colleges get ready to safely welcome students back to campus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With students set to return to college campuses in the fall, some Midlands schools are making plans to curtail any sort of spread of COVID-19. Some are requiring testing for students…
New photo show captures moments during pandemic, BLM protests in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- If you want something different to do this month, there's a new photo gallery put on by Photo SC that's showcasing the work of local photographers. The pictures of 'Perspective'…
DHEC: wear a mask and social distance to "Help stop the Spread" of Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State health officials are sharing ways you can 'help stop the spread' of the coronavirus. Dr. Joan Duwve, DHEC Public Health Director, urging masks. https://twitter.com/i/status/1275444268249858048 DHEC is recommending that everyone do the following: Practicing social…
Fox News' Ed Henry fired after sexual misconduct
Fox News on Wednesday fired daytime news anchor Ed Henry after an investigation of sexual misconduct in the workplace.
Shaw AFB: F-16 fighter jet pilot dies after crash on base Tuesday
Shaw Air Force Base officials say a F-16 fighter jet pilot that crashed on the base late Tuesday night has died.
Correctional officer at Broad River arrested for possession of marijuana
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A correctional officer at the Broad River Correctional Institution has been arrested for the simple possession of marijuana. The S.C. Department of Corrections Police Services released the arrest warrant Tuesday for Patrick Nathaniel Carroll. According to…
Teen boy killed in stabbing in Columbia; two people detained
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A 13-year-old boy has died after a stabbing incident in Columbia Tuesday afternoon. According to Columbia Police, the stabbing happened between the teen and at least one other young male around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection…
Immediate need for convalescent plasma donors to help COVID-19 patients
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As we continue navigating through this pandemic, there's still a desperate need for blood donations. There's also a need for convalescent plasma, which is one treatment being used to help…
Local communities, groups work to bridge the digital divide in South Carolina
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) --Over the last few months, the idea of providing broadband to all South Carolinians is something that has been picking up steam. Some estimates show that thousands of South Carolinians still…
SC hits new record high with Coronavirus cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 1,741 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 17 additional deaths. This is a new record high for single day cases. DHEC says there are currently…
