COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several members of Governor Henry McMaster’s “accelerateSC” task force talked about ways to reopen several South Carolina businesses, including major tourist attractions. Duane Parrish, the Director of South Carolina's Department of…
ELGIN, SC (WOLO) - An 11-year-old boy has died after a fire broke out in his home near Elgin Thursday. According to Kershaw County Coroner David West, four other people got out of the home after someone driving by noticed…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies say they responded to AM Nail Bar Salon on Two Notch Rd. Wednesday afternoon after it was reported that it was open for business. Establishments like nail salons and other close-contact businesses are supposed…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The coronavirus has put a strain on blood banks making the need for donors more crucial. Friday Dorn VA will hold a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. The event takes place from 10am-4pm in…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--This is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and one Midlands school was not going to let the coronavirus keep them from showing their teachers a little love. Wednesday afternoon a drive through celebration was held at W.A. Perry Middle…
(CNN) - A biotech company says it might have a treatment for coronavirus available by the end of summer. It relies on something…
(CNN, ABC NEWS) - As President Donald Trump pushes for a quick economic revival and paints a rosy picture of the administration's response, the public is…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman gathered her education task force together Wednesday morning to hear suggestions about ways to safely reopen schools across the state. For the last eight weeks, most…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Earlier this year, Governor McMaster signed a new bill into law that will help deaf and hard of hearing people in case they're pulled over by law enforcement officers. The DMV Bill H 3357 was…
Masks and face coverings are recommended, even required, in many US supermarkets now.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Healthcare workers will be given a show of appreciation with a visit from the 'Healthcare Heroes truck '. The South Carolina Hospital Association announces it will deploy…
A school principal in North Carolina apologized after making a reference to “colored folks” during a staff meeting about cultural training.
Health officials say predicted coronavirus deaths in South Carolina are rising as more reopening measures are being debated.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- "accelerateSC", a task force created by Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) met Tuesday afternoon to discuss safe solutions to help reopen the state’s economy. One topic discussed was the possibility…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In addition to COVID-19 testing, local walk-in urgent care centers are now administering antibody tests. MEDcare Urgent Care clinics are now testing patients for COVID-19…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants to make sure resident in South Carolina have access to counseling made possible by federal funding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials say they are seeing more people who…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Monday marked the first day in more than a month that people could go out of their homes and have a sit-down meal at a restaurant. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster…
Aiken, S.C. (WOLO) --- Like high school seniors everywhere, one senior in Aiken won't be having a typical graduation and celebration this year because of the pandemic. But this student is…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Assistance is available for those who experienced damage following the storms and tornadoes on April 12th and 13th. FEMA says residents of Aiken, Colleton, Hampton, Marlboro, Oconee, Orangeburg and Pickens counties…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Palmetto SC region of the Red Cross says it assisted more than 660 people following the strong storms and tornados that hit on April 13th. A spokesperson for the organization…
