SC State Fair going forward as planned, for now.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- It may not feel like it outside now, but the South Carolina State Fair is just a few months away and as of now, its on. According to…
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Lexington Dist. One updates meal pick up times
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Starting Wednesday the hours of service for the summer meal program for Lexington School District One will change. In an effort to keep families and staff out of the…
Survey: SC 10th fewest COVID-19 related restrictions
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina is one of the least restrictive states when it comes to the coronavirus in the country according to one study. The survey conducted by wallethub.com shows that South Carolina is the state with the 10th fewest…
Sen. Lindsey Graham reacts to SC COVID-19 response, President Nascar tweet
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Senator Lindsey Graham made a couple of stops in the Midlands Monday. During one of his many stops he met with business leaders at the Columbia Rotary Club. The…
City of Columbia continues free mask distribution at area locations
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- The City of Columbia is offering residents free masks to protect against COVID-19. The masks will be given out at various locations around the city as long as supplies last…
Surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations could lead to fewer elective procedures, plans to free up beds
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --In the last month, hundreds of people in South Carolina have been hospitalized due to COVID-19. According to the state's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), 1,260 hospital beds are…
Dozens of Chapin assisted living residents looking for pen pals
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's been a trend going viral on Facebook, where assisted living facilities are looking for pen pals for the senior citizens living there. One local assisted living facility is…
Car crashes into Midlands McDonald's
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Cayce Dept. of Public Safety says no one was hurt and no one was charged after a car crashed into McDonald's on Charleston Highway Monday afternoon.…
Health officials: Wear a mask, help stop the spread of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--As cases continue to surge, State health officials are sharing ways you can 'help stop the spread' of the coronavirus. Dr. Joan Duwve, DHEC Public Health Director, is urging the use of masks. https://twitter.com/i/status/1275444268249858048 DHEC is recommending…
Trump Boat Parade takes to waters of Lake Murray
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--During the Fourth of July weekend, on Sunday, there was a show of support for President Donald Trump on the waters of Lake Murray. …
DHEC has conducted nearly 475,000 Coronavirus tests in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- More and more South Carolina residents are getting tested for Coronavirus. According to DHEC, as of Saturday, a total of 473,543 tests have been conducted in the state. Health officials say you can see a detailed breakdown…
DHEC reports record high number of Coronavirus cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Saturday, announced a record high 1,836 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 19 additional deaths. DHEC says there…
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…
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…
