COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday, announced 156 new cases of the coronavirus and 4 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to…
Richland, Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Sheriff Leon Lott released a statement on the death of George Floyd, the African-American man who died after video shows a Minneapolis police officer with his knee on Floyd's neck for nine minutes. Lott says, "This is…
It's been nearly six years since a white New York City police officer caused the chokehold death of Eric Garner, but his mother, Gwen Carr, says that the recent death of George Floyd -- another black man whose dying words echoed her son's -- has brought back all the "darkness."
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--The number of people filing for unemployment in south carolina continues its downward trend as more businesses open their doors. Thursday the Department of Employment and Workforce announced last week 24,950 people filed initial claims for unemployment benefits.…
In just under four months, more than 100,000 Americans are now reported to have died from the novel coronavirus, a grim milestone President Donald Trump once suggested the country would never see.
(ABC NEWS) - The mayor of Minneapolis called on prosecutors Wednesday to file criminal charges against a white police officer seen in a viral video pressing his knee into the neck of an African American man who is repeatedly heard…
(ABC NEWS) - Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CNN on Wednesday morning that he thinks "we have a good chance -- if all the things fall in the right place --…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As the state slowly starts to reopen, more child care centers across the state are starting to open back up to children. The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) says…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The man at the helm of the state health agency is resigning in the middle of a pandemic. This is breaking news and we will continue to follow developments. Director Rick Toomey's…
Red Cross volunteers across the state are working to sew face masks for veterans and their families, to protect them from COVID-19.
Starting June 1st, anyone on the University of South Carolina's campus will be required to wear a mask whenever social distancing is difficult or risk of infection is high.
Starting Monday June 1st, the SC Education Lottery will offer a drive-through option for people to drop off claims and have their winnings mailed to them.
The SC Department of Natural Resources has lost one of its own.
Some parents in the U.S. are now preparing to physically go back to work but plans are still up in the air about camp and school.
(CNN) - At least 17 states are showing a spike in cases as all 50 states are now in phases of re-opening. Almost three months since the first death was reported, America nears…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --If you plan on voting in the South Carolina primaries in Richland County, you might be heading to a new polling place. Terry Graham, the Interim Director of the…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies are investigating a shooting that took place at a Two Notch Rd. restaurant Tuesday morning. Investigators say they responded to Hooters on Two Notch around 11:40am Tuesday…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. But this year's Memorial Day looks a little different because of the COVID-19…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say they responded to Fern Ave. shortly after 9pm Saturday following a ShotSpotter Alert. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system that conveys the location of an incident using microphones…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--DHEC Monday announced 90 new cases of COVID 19 and five additional deaths. The new cases bring the total of positive tests in the state to 10,178. In addition 440 people have now died as a result of…
