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S.C Mother is preaching peace after son is shot

Florence, SC (WOLO) --- A Dillon County woman is preaching peace and says it's time to stop the violence. Her son remains in the hospital after he was severely hurt in…

Initial damage report from S.C severe storms released

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- We are starting to get a better idea of how much of the state was impacted by the severe weather that blew through the Palmetto state this week. The South…

City announces road closures for national championship parade

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In case you haven't heard, the city of Columbia is hosting a celebration parade for UofSC's women's basketball national championship. Thursday afternoon city officials announced road closures ahead of Wednesday's festivities. Beginning at 4pm portions of Richland,…

Plant and Flower Festival taking place at the State Farmers Market

The State Farmers Market is in full bloom this weekend. The Plant and Flower Festival is happening now through Sunday.

Medical marijuana bill heads to South Carolina House floor

A bill allowing limited use of medical marijuana in South Carolina is heading to the House floor. That is the furthest the proposal has made it during the eight years its passionate supporters have been pushing for it.

SCDEW: Decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims last week

SCDEW reports a decrease in the number of residents filing first time unemployment insurance claims last week.

SCHP searches for driver involved in deadly hit & run

Charleston, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Highway patrol is hoping you can help them locate a pickup truck they say was…

Higher Education Day at the State House

Governor Henry McMaster joined two organizations to celebrate Higher Education Day at the State House.

Red Cross assisting families impacted by storms in Allendale County

After last night's tornadoes and thunderstorms in Allendale County, the American Red Cross is helping roughly 15 families impacted by the damage.

Gov. McMaster makes declaration honoring the Gamecocks' second national title

At the State House Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster declared April 2022 as South Carolina Gamecock NCAA Women's Basketball National Champions Month in the Palmetto State.

Sheriff: 2 wounded, suspect dead, in shooting at SC plant

Authorities say a suspect shot and wounded two employees at an industrial plant in South Carolina before taking his own life.

SC House passes transgender sports ban

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The bill known by some as the 'Save Women's Sports Act' and by others as an "Anti-transgender bill" passed a second reading late Tuesday evening in the House. The bill would…

Possible tornado touches down, causes damage in Allendale

Allendale, S.C. (WOLO)-- There were multiple reports and sightings of a possible tornado in Allendale Tuesday afternoon. Corey Tharin posted video of the funnel cloud on Facebook. There are reports of downed trees and…

Lawmakers, staff, others evacuated to State House basement

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Everyone in the state house was evacuated into the basement this evening while there was a tornado warning in downtown Columbia. Greenville representative Bobby Cox tweeted this photo of his colleagues hunkered down…

1,000 amendments: SC Democrats try to stall transgender bill

South Carolina Democrats have lined up more than 1,000 amendments in an attempt to delay a vote on a bill that would have their state ban transgender students from playing girls' or women's sports in public schools and colleges.

Severe weather advisories in place for parts of South Carolina

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of South Carolina and Georgia until 9 p.m.

Bill to fire Univ. of SC trustees is on House's fast track

The bill cuts the number of voting members from 20 to 13 and kicks all trustees off the board at the end of June 2023. It also redraws the districts for the trustees using U.S. House districts instead of judicial districts.