Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Gov. Henry McMaster is issuing another executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It's aimed at slowing the spread in the state. As of Monday, Aug. 3, entertainment like venues can reopen with restrictions. “Festivals,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) --The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping rideshare safety bill in honor of Samantha Josephson, a University of South Carolina student who tragically lost her life in March…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina is receiving more than $15 million in additional CARES Act funds. Wednesday State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced South Carolina as a recipient of the $15,049,608 Rethink K-12 Education Models Grant from the US Dept.…
A Georgia sheriff's office is thanking a group of inmates credited with rescuing a deputy who collapsed and suffered a head injury while supervising a jail housing unit.
Boeing is reporting a $2.4 billion loss for the second quarter due to the grounding of its 737 Max jet and the coronavirus pandemic, which is expected to depress airline travel even longer than previously expected.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Wednesday morning the South Carolina State Fair announced this year's fair will be a drive-through event. Fair General Manager Nancy Smith says on October 20-21st. According to Smith, admission will be free for guests to drive through the…
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden said Tuesday he will choose his vice presidential running mate next week.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Next week the Richland Library will continue to open the conversation with the community about race relations with its Let's Talk Race ' program. Tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 you can join the library online where…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --If you’ve been out shopping lately, you might have noticed some businesses are not giving out exact change like they used to. This is due to a nationwide coin shortage that…
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A fire destroyed the field house at Orangeburg Preparatory School Tuesday, according to school officials. They believe the fire was caused by a lawn mower in storage around 4:00 p.m. and is now believed to…
SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- On Monday, South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman approved reopening plans for six school districts. By pitching both traditional and virtual options for their students, Saluda County…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The House Equitable Justice System and Law Enforcement Reform Committee met Tuesday for the first time. This is the committee that was formed last month in the wake of local and national protests over the killing…
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--A video featuring a group of doctors making claims related to the coronavirus was removed by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube after going viral online Monday. The video originally published by Breitbart…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The State Superintendent has approved six school districts' plans for returning to school this fall. Molly Spearman's office has received 73 plans awaiting approval with eight more districts that asked for an extension. The only midlands…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- On Monday, hundreds of teachers from across the state drove to Columbia to encourage school districts to start the school year with distance learning. This comes after…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's a new study now being conducted through the University of South Carolina that aims to understand the effects of COVID-19 on the brain. We're learning new things…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in an April break-in and robbery. Investigators say Chris Shearon broke into a home on N. Main St., assaulted the man inside and robbed him…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some South Carolinians are getting mystery seeds in the mail, that they did not order. According to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, they are working with Clemson University's Regulatory Services division to investigate after residents reported…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --A special South Carolina House committee reviewing all facets of law enforcement from police tactics to forfeiture and sentencing reform is about to meet for the first time. The 18-member House Equitable Justice System and Law Enforcement…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Monday Richland Co. deputies announced additional charges against the man accused of stabbing his roommate to death last Thursday. Investigators now say in addition to murder, Timothy Shells is also charged with…
