Truck carrying toilet paper catches fire, shuts down all lanes of westbound I-20
A tractor-trailer carrying toilet paper caught fire overnight in Hutchins, according to local officials.
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Andrew Jack, 'Star Wars' actor, dies from Covid-19
Andrew Jack, a British actor and dialect coach who had roles in a number of "Star Wars" movies, has died aged 76 after contracting Covid-19, his agent has said.
Effective today: Non essential businesses in SC must close under Executive Order
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Effective today, April 1, 2020 non essential businesses, as defined by the order, must close under an executive order. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued the order on Tuesday to help combat…
SC Governor issues Executive Order closing non essential businesses
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order closing non essential businesses to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Per the order, this is a list of businesses that will…
DHEC announces four additional deaths related to coronavirus, 158 additional cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to the coronavirus. According to health officials, three patients were elderly individuals who also had…
Helping families affected by Alzheimer's navigate through the COVID-19 crisis
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- During this pandemic, it can be extremely stressful if you're a caregiver for a loved one battling dementia or Alzheimer's. Millions of families across the U.S. are affected by the disease,…
State and local leaders call on Governor to issue stay-at-home Order
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- As the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina, state and local leaders are calling on the governor to make changes. "Time is truly…
House member McCoy sworn in as South Carolina’s US attorney
A prominent state lawmaker has been sworn in as the new U.S. Attorney for South Carolina, according to federal officials.
Government warns of stimulus scam making the rounds
Columbia, SC (CNN) --Government officials are asking you to be aware. They say scammers are already trying to steal people's money while Americans wait on their stimulus checks. According to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin,…
Some want SC Governor to implement 'Stay at Home' order
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- as the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina local and state leaders are asking Governor Henry McMaster to make more changes.…
Johnson & Johnson could test a coronavirus vaccine by September
(CNN) - Johnson and Johnson announced it could test a coronavirus vaccine by September. The company announced they have committed one billion dollars to fund vaccine…
AP: Candidate filing in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The filing period for South Carolina's 2020 primaries and November general election closed Monday, although the coronavirus outbreak has left in flux how exactly the elections will be carried out. Perhaps the most highly anticipated election…
Funeral homes feel impact as COVID-19 threat continues
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO) --- This is an unprecedented time for all of us, and it can be especially tough if you've recently lost a loved one. Because of changing state and federal guidelines, funeral…
DHEC announces two additional deaths related to coronavirus, 151 new cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced two additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 18. According to health officials,…
Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier
By Alexandra Olson and Curt Anderson NEW YORK (AP) - A possible strike by Instacart workers highlights the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the grocery delivery business, where workers are worried about their safety as they try to meet…
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-August 8 in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year’s games on July 23, 2021 due to COVID-19.
Trident Medical says thank you for restaurant donations
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — Restaurants and other businesses have been donating anything they can to the healthcare workers on the front lines of COVID-19. Now, Trident Medical Center and other hospitals, doctors and clinicians want to thanks for…
SC's typical June primary not certain with coronavirus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As the coronavirus has caused massive changes to life in South Carolina, one thing is proceeding as scheduled — the deadline for political candidates to be on the ballot for the 2020 primaries and November election.…
Two SC prison employees but no inmates test positive for virus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state prison officials say two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus in South Carolina, but no inmates have been confirmed with the illness. The employees…
SCDHEC announces 113 new cases of Coronavirus, 1 new death
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced one additional death related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and 113 new cases on Sunday. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 16. The…
