Columbia Kroger manager fired after being accused of calling an employee a racial slur
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A grocery store manager in northeast Richland County has been fired for using a racial slur. People gathered…
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Three more people charged with burglary, looting following protests
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --More arrests have been made for looting that took place throughout Richland County following peaceful protests two weeks ago. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says three people were arrested…
DHEC announces 770 new cases of COVID-19
Columbia, S.C (WOLO)--The number of coronavirus cases in South Carolina continues to balloon. Friday DHEC announced another record breaking number of cases of COVID-19, 770. The agency also announced five additional deaths. According to numbers compiled by NPR South Carolina…
Gospel radio announcer fatally shot in Baltimore
A long time Gospel radio announcer was fatally shot outside her home in a case Baltimore police call a “senseless” and “tragic murder.”
Governor McMaster lifts restrictions on bowling alleys, retail
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order declaring a new state of emergency. The order also allows bowling alleys to open and lifts restrictions on the occupancy of…
Clemson changes name of honors college
Clemson, S.C. (WOLO)--Friday The Clemson University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the university’s honors college to the Clemson University Honors College, effective immediately. The honors college was previously named for John C. Calhoun. Calhoun was a prominent…
Sen. Tim Scott on removal of Confederate names, monuments
(CNN) -- South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who is currently writing the GOP's Senate proposal for police reform was asked his opinion on removing Confederate names and monuments. Here's a look at what…
National protests continue as George Floyd's brother appears on Capitol Hill
(ABC News) -- Protests continue here in the Midlands and around the country, with thousands of demonstrators calling for an to end to systemic racism and police brutality. Now government…
Voters, poll workers voice frustrations at Richland County election meeting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --Several frustrated poll workers and voters made their voices heard at a meeting of Richland County's Board of Voter Registration and Elections Thursday morning. People complained about long…
President Trump to give party nomination acceptance speech in Florida, not at RNC in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - The Republican National Committee announced it has selected Jacksonville, Florida, to host President Donald Trump's acceptance speech for the Republican nomination, after a standoff with North Carolina's Democratic governor over restrictions to safely host a large-scale event…
"AccelerateED" task force discusses how to return to school in the Fall
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Educators discussed recommendations that would make it safe for schools to reopen in the fall. Members of the AccelerateED Task Force talked about different schedule models, staggering arrival…
Rutherford defeats Richland Co. Coroner incumbent Watts
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Richland Co. will soon have a new coroner. Naida Rutherford defeated incumbent Gary Watts in Tuesday's Democratic primary. “I’m really just excited to use my voice and my platform…
Coronavirus cases spike, DHEC : 687 new cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday announced 687 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…
A&E's LIVE PD cancelled; show featured RCSD since beginning
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The hit show "LIVE PD" has been cancelled by A&E, a hit reality television show that follows law enforcement officers live. A spokesperson confirmed the decision to ABC Columbia in a statement Wednesday night: “This is…
State Election Commission to step in and help Richland County in June 23 run-offs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --After complaints over how Tuesday’s primary was handled in Richland County, the State Election Commission announced they will be stepping in to help with the June 23 run-offs, but some…
Impact of coronavirus pandemic on cancer patients
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- It can be tough to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, and it can be even tougher if you're a cancer patient and undergoing treatments. David West lives in West…
DHEC: 7 additional deaths, 528 new cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Wednesday announced 528 new cases of the coronavirus and 7 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people…
SC State announces start date for fall semester
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Students at South Carolina State university now know when classes will resume. University President James Clark announced Wednesday that the fall semester at SC State will begin on August 10th. Clark says the administration is implementing a…
SC preliminary Primary Election results
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Here is a look at the unofficial results of the South Carolina Primary: (As of Wednesday at 7:38 AM) per the SC Voters Election Commission. U.S. Senate Lindsey Graham - 313,739 (68%) * Presumptive Winner (Per AP)…
Former Gamecock Moe Brown wins Dem nomination for SC's 5th Congressional District
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, AP) - Former University of South Carolina wide receiver Moe Brown won the Democratic nomination in the 5th District. According to the SC Election Commission, with about 27,000 votes counted, Brown had 67% of the votes over…
