Managing your mental health during pandemic and protests
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's a lot going on in our world right now, between the coronavirus pandemic, George Floyd's death and the protests all over the world. All of this…
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DHEC: 17 additional deaths, 235 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday, DHEC announced 235 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 17 additional deaths. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Control announced that this brings the total number of people confirmed to have…
All four former officers involved in George Floyd's killing now face charges, Sen. Klobuchar says
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in George Floyd's killing and also charging the other three officers involved in the incident, according to a tweet from US Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
George Floyd's daughter speaks out about her dad for first time
George Floyd was at his daughter Gianna Floyd's side from the moment she let her first cry out into the world.
Biden moves closer to formally winning Democratic nomination
Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds of delegates in primaries Tuesday.
People could register to vote at day 4 of Columbia protests
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Tuesday brought another day of protests in downtown Columbia, as people continue to honor George Floyd and other unarmed African Americans who have been recently killed. Day four of…
LCSD: Woman arrested for stabbing father multiple times with large kitchen knife
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A woman accused of stabbing her father multiple times with a large kitchen knife was arrested at her home in Lexington County. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Geri Lin Oswald stabbed him multiple times…
South Carolinians voting-by-mail in record numbers ahead of June primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With just one week left until the South Carolina primary, South Carolinians are opting to cast their vote through the mail in record numbers. The State Election Commission says nearly…
Fourth day of peaceful protests at State House, bring out more conversation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--We are now in day four of protests in Columbia, following the death of George Floyd. Watch Here: a Live update from the 5pm hour. Tuesday Peaceful protesters gathered at the State…
A look at Monday's Protests in Columbia, peaceful protest at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, there were no planned organized events at the State House, although a few protesters took to the sidewalk, peacefully, holding signs. On Monday the scene was different, it marked the…
Bishop blasts Trump's church photo-op as 'antithetical to the teachings of Jesus'
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington said she had no idea President Donald Trump was going to visit her church as protesters flooded the U.S. capital on Monday evening.
Joe Biden speaks on the unrest across US as protests call for justice
By John Verhovek and Molly Nagle ABC News - Following a week of nationwide unrest and protests following the death of George Floyd, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and former vice president Joe Biden delivered an emotional speech Tuesday morning in…
UofSC to require incoming freshmen to take diversity training course this fall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some students at the University of South Carolina will be learning new lessons about diversity and tolerance before coming to campus this fall. The university announced a new diversity training course…
Man arrested Monday for having 10 inch knife on him at State House protest
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - One man was arrested Monday during protests at the State House for having a 10 inch bowie knife on him on the State House grounds. At least two people were seen detained Monday evening. It was…
Third day of Protests in Columbia: Peaceful protesters gathered at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--We are now in day three of protests in Columbia, following the death of George Floyd. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski has been covering the protests all weekend and has been out there…
Peaceful protests at State House, protesters line sidewalk on Gervais Street
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A third day of protests in memory of George Floyd got underway Monday afternoon at the South Carolina State House. Many holding posters and signs saying “I can’t breathe”. Some…
President Trump took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged
Secret Service agents rushed President Trump to a White House bunker on Friday as hundreds of protestors gathered.
Columbia Police, RCSD arrest 19 year old accused of carrying pistol, 70 rounds of ammo during protest
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to a joint news release, The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police say they arrested a 19-year-old man, who was illegally carrying a pistol and an estimated 70 rounds of ammo during Sunday’s protest…
Tensions flare after peaceful protest at State House, water bottles thrown, non lethal rounds fired
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--After hours of peaceful protests at the State House, tensions flared late Sunday evening just before 6pm. At one…
US Senator Tim Scott: "Protestors be heard, be seen but be orderly"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In a briefing Sunday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with State and Local leaders, gathered to address Saturday's violent eruptions in Columbia and Charleston. Senator Tim Scott was on hand…
