Columbia Parks & Rec reopen with safety requirements in place
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department announced plans to reopen area parks and amenities but in 5 phases that will run throughout the summer…
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Local leaders calling for the expansion of broadband to rural, remote areas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As some South Carolinians try to get their lives back on track, some are saying now is the perfect time to expand broadband access, especially in rural areas. With thousands of South…
Sheriff: Three murder suspects awaiting trial attempt escape
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says three men awaiting trial for murder tried to escape from jail. Deputies say Curtis Green, 22, is charged with escape while Leroy Bowers, 36, and Steve…
Funeral held for the unclaimed in Richland Co.
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A somber occasion Thursday morning in Richland Co. Coroner Gary Watts held a funeral for 24 unclaimed people. The burial took place at the Richland County Cemetery which is…
Go Fund Me set up for surviving daughters of shooting victim
St. Matthews, S.C. (WOLO)--A GoFundMe account has been set up in memory of a Calhoun Co. woman and her two daughters. Calhoun Co. deputies say Shanta Singleton and daughters Essence and Trevay were killed…
Fort Jackson says it has more COVID 19 recoveries than active cases
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)-- They're turning the corner in the fight against COVID-19 at Fort Jackson. According to a base spokesperson, Fort Jackson has more people that have recovered from the virus than those still coping with it. In addition,…
SC Housing, Non-profit offering rental assistance program
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--There is a new program in place to help South Carolinians struggling to pay the rent during the pandemic. SC Thrive, a non-profit that helps those in need in our state gain access to resources, announced a rental…
SC unemployment claims continue to fall
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The number of initial unemployment claims in South Carolina continues to fall. This morning the Department of Employment and Workforce announced for the week of May 10th through the 16th more than 29,000 people filed for unemployment. That…
How the travel industry is trying to overcome fears to get you away
(CNN) - The idea of getting away probably sounds amazing right now. For many though, it also sounds scary. Many people are desperately…
Coronavirus national update: May 20, 2020
(ABC NEWS) - All 50 states are now trying to re-open after COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. Meanwhile more than 90,000 Americans have died from the disease. Some Americans are pushing for…
Gov. McMaster: Tourist attractions, including Riverbanks Zoo, able to open this weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is allowing tourist attractions to open their doors once again. One of those destinations is the Riverbanks Zoo and…
CDC releases new guidelines for safely reopening country
(CNN) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidelines for reopening the country. The 60-page report details the steps the u-s should take as it…
As SC begins to reopen from COVID, Harvest Hope continues to help thousands of people
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Because of the pandemic and job loss, many people are finding themselves in need of some help feeding their families. Harvest Hope Food Bank has been busier than…
Riverbanks Zoo announces opening date
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--With the governor's announcement that tourist attractions in the state can once again open to the public Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens has announced its return date. A spokesperson says the zoo will reopen to guests on Saturday, May…
Governor lifts restrictions on athletic facilities, tourist attractions
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- More restrictions lifted in South Carolina. Wednesday afternoon governor henry mcmaster announced that the state is scaling back restrictions on certain athletic facilities and tourist attractions. The athletic facilities include places like baseball fields, parks, and…
Governor to update SC COVID-19 response
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster and state health officials will update the state's response to COVID-19 at 4pm Wednesday according to a press release from the governor's office. ABC Columbia News will carry the news conference live on air…
Body found on beach identified as former WWE star
The body of former World Wrestling Entertainment pro Shad Gaspard was found early Wednesday on Los Angeles' Venice Beach, after he was caught in a rip current last weekend, police said.
Official WH portrait unveiling of former President Obama 'unlikely '
(CNN)---- An official portrait unveiling for former President Barack Obama at the White House isn't expected to occur anytime soon as his successor, President Donald Trump, accuses him of unsubstantiated and unspecified crimes. NBC News first…
Annie Glenn, widow of Sen. John Glenn, dies at 100
Annie Glenn, wife of the late astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn who overcame a childhood stutter to become an advocate for others with speech disorders, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19. She was 100.
Questions remain as SC virus committee winds down work
AccelerateSC, a group that Gov. McMaster created to help South Carolina grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, is winding down its work.
