Deputies searching for missing teen
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say they are trying to find a 16-year-old girl. investigators say Bella Pierce was last seen by family on July 20th when she left her home in…
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Unemployment claims up slightly in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--There was a slight increase in the number of people filing for unemployment insurance in South Carolina last week. Officials with the Department of Employment and Workforce say 5,113 people filed for first time benefits. That's up 91…
President Trump 'downplayed' pandemic because he 'did not want to create panic'
(CNN) --President Donald Trump says he knew the virus was highly contagious but says on a recorded inyerview thay he downplayed the dangers to keep the public calm. That's according to Journalist Bob Woodward's…
Senate to consider $40 million spending plan for teachers, state employees
Columbia, SC (Associated Press) --- A raise for teachers and a hazard pay bonus for many state employees who could not work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic are in the spending plan that's headed to the South Carolina Senate…
Midlands teacher dies from COVID 19
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--A South Carolina third grade teacher who was last in her classroom less than two weeks ago has died from COVID-19. Officials with Richland School District 2 say 28-year-old Demi Bannister…
New tree at Prisma Health honors team members who have worked throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A new tree now stands at Prisma Health Midlands to honor all the team members that have been working tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It was dedicated on Wednesday. “When you come, and you see this…
Fort Jackson, US Army update COVID-19 status
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials at Fort Jackson say they are continuing to take precautions against COVID-19. A spokesperson for the base says while it is still under a Department of Defense directive and unable to provide specific COVID-19 case…
UofSC students hold "Die-In" to protest university's response to COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Wednesday morning members of Carolina Socialists and other students protested the university's decision to open the campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. A couple dozen students gathered on the Horseshoe for a…
SC among states with most "financial distress"
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolinians are struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina has the 7th most financial distress in the country. The survey was based on factors like the number of bankruptcy filings,…
Coroner: No pediatric death in Sumter Co. as reported by DHEC
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Sumter County Coroner's Office says DHEC made a mistake when reporting a child death this week. Coroner Robbie Baker says his office was not made aware of the child death reported Monday as is usually the…
Norwegian lawmaker nominates President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
A Norwegian lawmaker said that he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East.
U.S. Attorney's office says more face federal charges in connection to riot
(Associated Press) Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office say six people are facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests at the end of May, in Columbia and Charleston. Two of the 6 people…
Richland Co. 9th district seat heads to run-off
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- The specially called Democratic Primary for the Richland County Council District 9 seat is heading to a runoff. According to unofficial results none of the candidates…
Trump expands ban on new offshore drilling sites in Atlantic
JUPITER, FL (AP) - President Donald Trump is seeking to claim the mantle of environmental steward as he announces an expansion of a ban on offshore drilling and highlights conservation projects in Florida. But his administration has overturned or weakened…
Active COVID-19 cases drop at UofSC; Caslen expects numbers to rise again
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The number of active cases has dropped on the campus of the University of South Carolina. Tuesday the university released updated numbers showing active total cases at 654. 640 of the cases are students. Since August…
Tips to ease parent's anxiety as children begin remote learning
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- This school year looks different for many families across the Midlands, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many schools to implement a virtual element to learning. Teachers at the Cyber…
Local schools use creative methods to help students retain critical reading skills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As students start coming back to the classroom, some teachers are trying to help catch their students up to speed in critical reading skills. Some studies suggest students may have…
DHEC calls on SC businesses to take pledge to fight COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State health officials are asking South carolina's business community to further engage in the fight against COVID-19. Tuesday DHEC announced the Stay SC Strong program. According to DHEC, when businesses take the pledge…
SC among states with fewest census responses
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina is not among the nation's leaders when it comes to responding to the census. In fact its one of the worst. According to data available on the US Census Bureau's website, 80.7% of households have…
Six face federal charges following protest turned riots in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials with the US Attorney's office say six people are facing federal charges for crimes committed during protests at the end of May, in Columbia and Charleston. Two…
