Trump declares disaster for 7 SC counties after storms
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump has approved a disaster request from South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster following tornadoes and severe weather that hit the…
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South Carolina parks fill up as virus death toll climbs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --- Several state parks in South Carolina quickly reached capacity Sunday on the first weekend they were open after a lengthy closure because of the coronavirus. The state parks department said on its Facebook page that Jones…
Gov. McMaster declares Sunday to be statewide day of prayer
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — In a Twitter post on Saturday, Gov. Henry McMaster declared Sunday, May 3 to be a statewide day of prayer. He said the prayer is for everyone who has lost loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic, as…
Deputies: Woman killed in alligator attack at SC pond
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Authorities say deputies in South Carolina shot and killed an alligator that…
As people flock to beaches and parks, SC virus cases climb
(Jason Lee/The Sun News via AP) Sun bathers and walkers visit the 2nd Avenue Pier area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Public beach accesses have re-opened in Myrtle Beach after being closed…
Trump is "sticking up for" Biden who has denied sexual assault allegation
(ABC NEWS) - Former Vice President Joe Biden is strongly denying an allegation of sexual assault. The claim comes from a former female staffer…
More than 64,000 US COVID-19 deaths as some vaccines have been approved for human testing
(ABC NEWS) - More than 64,000 people in the US have died from COVID-19, nearly 10,000 of them since Monday. We're…
Suspect arrested in weekend shooting
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say they have caught the person who they say shot a woman over the weekend. 20 year old Jasmine Green is facing multiple charges including attempted murder. Investigators say the shooting happened on Aster…
State parks are now reopened with safety guidelines
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- State parks in South Carolina reopened Friday. But the re-openings come with certain guidelines. Visitors are asked to maintain social distance from others. The parks will shut gates regularly to limit visitor capacity and visitors should limit…
Resilient Midlands task force discusses moving forward
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- As the state works to reopen-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is working on a plan to reopen the city. Friday the City of Columbia held a virtual conference meeting…
Sumter deputies searching for finger licker
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies say on Monday a woman entered Sub Station II on Peach Orchid Rd. According to investigators, she licked her fingers as she was getting her cash to give the clerk. Deputies…
Three weeks into curfew, Cayce DPS officers say there haven't been too many violations
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) --For the last few weeks, officers across the state have been enforcing social distancing guidelines and doing what they can to prevent a spread of coronavirus. Some communities, like the City…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin releases statement following governor's announcement
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Following Governor Henry McMaster's announcement that the mandated work-home order would be lifted Monday along with allowing restaurants to serve customers outdoors, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement: “We would encourage people to continue to…
Woman killed by alligator in Low Country
Kiawah Island, S.C. (WOLO)-- Charleston deputies say just before 5:00 Friday afternoon, investigators responded to a pond in the area of Salt Cedar Lane for a report of an alligator encounter with a woman. Investigators say the woman died in…
Man accused of stealing stimulus checks arrested
(CNN)-- A New York man has been accused of stealing nine Coronavirus stimulus checks. Feng Chen, 31, of Brooklyn was arrested and charged with stealing mail. New York police officers found Chen had credit cards, checks and nine stimulus payments…
Governor McMaster to lift SC 'stay at home order' on May 4th
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is slowly working to reopen the State. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster announced the statewide “Work-or-Home” order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May…
Sea turtle nesting season underway in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources says sea turtle nesting season began right on cue with a loggerhead turtle nest discovered at the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife…
2-year-old girl who disappeared taken by grandmother
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a toddler who may be in “grave” danger and her grandmother accused of kidnapping her.
Sen. Scott praises McMaster’s ‘slow progress’ to reopen SC
U.S. Senator Tim Scott is praising South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Fire Department using UV technology to decontaminate masks
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--First responders are working to make sure they have enough personal protective equipment for themselves so they can continue to help others Thursday the Columbia Fire Department showed how they use ultraviolet light to decontaminate and maximize the…
