Massive South Carolina education overhaul bill moves forward
A massive bill that would overhaul education in South Carolina is heading to the House floor, but the proposal appears to be a long way from a finished product.
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Nearly a dozen people indicted on Federal charges of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl trafficking
eleven people are faces Federal charges in connection to an indictment accusing them of drug trafficking.
Detained suspect sentenced to 7 years for smearing bodily fluids on officer
A man arriving at a Lexington Detention center for a previous charge has been sentence to 7 years after officials say he threw fecal matter at officers.
Man charged with church burglary after electronic monitoring device showed he was present, deputies say
Orangeburg deputies say a Fairfield County man has been charged after his electronic monitoring device indicated he was present when a local church was burglarized.
Midlands Cookie Monster: Man buys all the cookies from a group of Girl Scouts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- While the story of a man buying all the girl scout cookies in the Upstate did not turn out to be as positive of a message as people had hoped,…
Man charges upgraded to murder after victim dies, deputies say
Lexington County deputies have upgraded the charge against a man they say shot a woman while riding in a car on Augusta Road last week.
Lawmaker: Cannabis bill stalled until concerns are addressed
A South Carolina senator says a bill aiming to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana will not move forward until lawmakers address concerns of stakeholders in the matter.
Man accused of threatening to have a weapon then forcing woman to drive him around on the loose
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man accused of leading a victim to believe he had a weapon and forcing her to drive him around the County.
State of South Carolina declares fiscal emergency in Sumter School district
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has declared a fiscal emergency in the Sumter School District due to non-compliance with the district's financial recovery plan and possibility of further fiscal decline.
Teen charged in stabbing incident at AC Flora High School will face additional charges, deputies say
Richland County deputies say additional charges have been filed against the 15-year-old girl who stabbed a 17-year-old schoolmate on Feb. 25, 2019, at A.C. Flora High School.
RCSD: Man missing from Hardscrabble Road care facility found
Richland County deputies say a man who was missing since February 23 from his care facility has since been found.
Sights and sounds from Gamecocks' first spring practice
Spring football practice is officially underway as the Gamecocks returned to and reunited as a whole on the practice field Wednesday morning to prepare for the 2019 season.
Woman Killed in Mall Parking lot
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man shot a woman to death in the parking lot of a shopping mall in South Carolina. Charleston police spokesman Charles Francis said the man and woman argued just before the shooting around…
Update: Richland County deputies capture female grand larceny suspect
RCSD have captured a woman wanted for grand larceny, forgery and obtaining signature or property under false pretenses.
Chapin Police searching for a suspected thief that wears red wigs
Chapin Police Department is searching for a suspect accused of stealing items from cars while wearing a red wig.
"Poor People's" campaign to address poverty issues at Statehouse
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) - "Poor People's" campaign will meet with lawmakers toady to discuss issues concerning poverty. The meeting is expected to take place at the Statehouse Wednesday February, 27th at 1 p.m. Issues to be address include better access…
New film to air at Nickelodeon Theater tackles mental illness
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A screening of a new movie hopes to bring attention to mental health. According to organizers it will also give those in attendance the resources they need…
Former Solicitor Dan Johnson pleads guilty to spending taxpayers money for trips and hotels
[gtxvideo vid='TJwa0loX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TJwa0loX.jpg' vtitle='dan johnson pkg'] COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) - Former fifth circuit solicitor Dan Johnson could be facing jail time after pleading guilty to wire fraud. Johnson admitted to spending more than $44,000 of taxpayers money for personal expenses. "We…
Salvation Army cuts the ribbon on new playground
The Salvation Army never stops giving
Suspected gunman dead after 30 minute shootout with Berkley County deputies
Berkley Co., SC (WOLO) --- What Deputies say started as a argument between neighbors ended in a gunfight with Deputies that left the suspect dead. Authorities say they were responding to…
