Honda, LG team up to make batteries for electric vehicles
Honda and L.G. have announced a four-billion dollar deal to build a battery factory for electric vehicles
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Funding for free at home COVID tests set to end Friday
With COVID-19 funding drying up and no fresh cash infusion from Congress, the Biden administration says it will suspend its offer of free at-home rapid tests through COVID.gov. The program will be put on pause later this week.
Nephron Nitrile to produce medical gloves in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced equipment arrival for its new plant that is based in West Columbia. The Nephron Nitrile plant will the first in the country to produce American-made,…
Neighborhood evacuated following gas leak- Crews secured gas line
Irmo, S.C. (WOLOP)--The Irmo Fire Department says they responded to the Gardendale neighborhood Monday afternoon after a report of a damaged gas line. Officials say the surrounding homes were evacuated as a…
Judge grants Murdaugh attorney's motion to compel evidence
Colleton Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Judge Clifton Newman heard a motion Monday morning filed by attorneys representing former attorney Alex Murdaugh. The defense claims prosecutors are unfairly withholding evidence and leaking evidence to the media. Prosecutors, including Attorney General Alan Wilson denied…
DSS: EBT outage restored in South Carolina
ABC Columbia (FILE) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the South Carolina of Department of Social Services, EBT card holders experienced issues using their EBT cards due to a third party processor outage impacting programs in multiple states. As of…
Earthquake reported near Elgin
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - An earthquake was reported overnight near Elgin by the United States Geological Survey. According to the USGS, there was an earthquake with a 1.3 magnitude centered 3.9 miles east of…
Lexington PD search for man wanted on multiple arrest warrants
The Lexington Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they say is wanted on various active warrants for thefts from motor vehicles.
Deputies: Suspects arrested in shooting that left teen dead
Richland Co., (S.C.)--Richland Co. deputies say three suspects are in custody in connection with the shooting death of a 17 year old boy. Deputies say they responded to Nexus Apartments in the Village at Sandhills on July 20th to a…
Former detention center officer charged with assault
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A former Kershaw County Detention Center officer was booked into that very detention center after being charged with assault. According to SLED, Steven Payne is charged with second degree assault…
Lexington deputies investigate shooting that leaves three injured
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting they say left three people injured.
Lightning Strikes and safety
CNN--According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the chance of being struck by lightning in a given year is less than one in a million. But a few recent high-profile cases make clear…
SC Governor McMaster signs Family Leave Bill into law
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thursday morning Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Family Leave Bill into law. The law provides state employees with up to six weeks of paid family leave for the birth, adoption,…
All Pelion area schools eligible for no-cost meals
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Good news for parents with students in Pelion. According to a spokesperson for Lexington School Dist. One, the district is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision as part of…
Small fire under investigation at DJJ school
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Department of Juvenile Justice says there was a small fire on its Broad River Rd. campus Thursday morning. Officials say it was in the woodworking shop behind the Birchwood School, a staff member…
Police release picture of murder suspect's car in recent shooting
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim in a recent shooting at North Pointe Estates.
School board votes unanimously to terminate Uvalde police chief
Uvalde school board officials unanimously voted Wednesday to fire Pete Arredondo, the school district's police chief, exactly three months after the school shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers. The termination is effective immediately.
Spencer Rattler Named to Johnny Unitas Watch List
South Carolina Quarterback Spencer Rattler has been named to the Johnny Unitas watch list.
President Biden announces student loan forgiveness
ABC NEWS-- President Joe Biden's loan forgiveness announcement called for the cancellation of student loan debt up to $20,000 per borrower. But there are critics on both sides of the aisle. ABC's Morgan…
Survey: SC among student debt leaders
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina is among the state's with the most student loan debt. According to wallet-hub dot com, South Carolina ranks 9th when it comes to those still owing money on their education.…
