Thousands of mourners pay respect to George Floyd at memorial in Houston
(CNN) - George Floyd's family is preparing for his private funeral Tuesday. Monday, thousands of mourners paid their respects outside a church in his…
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Public health experts say recent spike in COVID-19 cases reinforces need for social distancing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- There have been more new cases of the coronavirus in South Carolina over the past week than there have been at any point during the pandemic South Carolina's Department of…
Election Protection Hotline now live for Tuesday's primaries
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, South Carolina will hold its primary election. For many people, they may be apprehensive about heading to the polls during a pandemic. If you do experience any…
Northside Middle School employee tests positive for COVID 19
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Lexington District Two says an employee at Northside Middle School has tested positive for COVID 19. According to the district the employee worked in the building during the weeks of May 26 and…
SC announces record 542 new cases of COVID 19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina continues to see a spike in the number of new cases of COVID 19. Monday DHEC announced a record 542 new cases of coronavirus. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state since…
SC Primaries Tuesday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Voters head to the polls for election day Tuesday. This one will be very different due to the coronavirus. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. According to the election commission more than 100,000 people are…
With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus after health officials said the last known infected person had recovered.
What you need to know before voting in the SC Primaries
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Election Day is rapidly approaching and the South Carolina Election Commission wants to make sure voters don't have to leave anything up to chance when it comes to knowing your options. Below is a complete list…
Memorial service set for fallen South Carolina K-9
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a memorial service for one of its K-9 officers. The memorial for Blue is set for Monday at the Wampee Conference Center in Pinopolis. The labrador retriever…
Federal investigation underway after suspicious water bottles found in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, CPD is working with the Richland County Sheriff's Department and state and federal agencies as part of an investigation to determine the persons responsible for possessing suspicious…
DHEC: 390 new cases of COVID-19, 1 additional death
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 390 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 14,286 and…
Few incumbents face primary challenges on S. Carolina ballot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The COVID-19 pandemic and a lack of marquee races on either party's ballot have left 2020 a quiet primary season in South Carolina. The only statewide primary Tuesday sees Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham seeking the…
DHEC: 512 new cases of COVID, 7 more deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 512 new cases of coronavirus were announced Saturday with 7 additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have…
Mayor Benjamin reviews video of SC protester held down, arrested
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Mayor Steve Benjamin along with Columbia police Chief Skip Holbrook have reviewed the city of Columbia’s policies after an image surfaced showing three CPD officers arresting a protestor during last weekends protests. Mayor Steve Benjamin says…
Local pastors call for more hands-on approach to tackle gun violence in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A group of Columbia pastors is encouraging city leaders to implement a more hands-on approach to combating gun violence. The MORE Justice ministry, a group of 34 churches and congregations in…
Raw feelings abound as Senate turns back to Russia probe
Two Republican-led Senate committees have launched election-year investigations into the Justice Department’s Russia probe.
Deputies arrest Orangeburg County man accused of shooting into relative's home
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - An Orangeburg County man has been arrested for attempted murder and criminal conspiracy after a shooting into a home on May 15. Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators were called to a Norway home last month after a…
Another person arrested for rioting, looting during weekend protests
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Another person accused of looting and rioting during weekend protests in Columbia has been arrested. Joshua Barnard, 24, was arrested on charges of breaking into a motor vehicle, looting,…
CPD, RCSD make five arrests in connection to violent incidents during Saturday's protests
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott say they've arrested five people whom they say played a role in agitating the violence that followed after Saturday's peaceful protests.…
Midlands high schools hold outdoor graduations amidst pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Even with schools being closed since March and subsequent events cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of high school students across the state have walked across the stage and received…
