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Police arrest woman for murder of man she reported missing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Police have arrested a woman for the murder of a man she had reported missing. Columbia Police announced the arrest of Taylor Wardlaw, 29, for the shooting death of…

Body found in Midlands hotel room

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Cayce Dept. of Public Safety say a body was found inside a room at the Masters Inn on Commerce Dr. at approximately 2pm Thursday. The cause of death remains under investigation by the Lexington…

Suspect arrested in 1986 disappearance of Lexington 4 yr. old

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington Co. deputies say a suspect is in custody in the kidnapping of a four year old girl back in 1986. Investigators say after taking a fresh…

Warren won't test McMaster with South Carolina gov rematch

Multimillionaire businessman John Warren has opted not to challenge South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to a rematch of their 2018 GOP primary face-off.

DHEC: 13,320 new cases of COVID-19, 25 additional virus related deaths in SC

DHEC reports 13,320 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 additional virus related deaths in the state.

Sen. Lindsey Graham reacts to the president and VP's speeches over the Capitol insurrection

In a string of Tweets sent out this morning, Senator Lindsey Graham responded to speeches from President Biden and Vice President Harris on the insurrection at the Capitol a year ago.

SCDEW: First time unemployment insurance claims up by over 2,000 last week

SCDEW says first time unemployment insurance claims shot up by over 2,000 last week.

South Carolina sees drop in infant mortality numbers

South Carolina has reported a 7% drop in infant deaths from 2019 and 2020, but DHEC says the rate of babies dying before their first birthday is likely still above the national average.

Authorities hope to find family of man who died at nursing home

Authorities are looking for the family of a man who died at a Sumter County nursing home.

S.C. surpasses 1 million positive COVID cases since the pandemic began

Today, South Carolina DHEC announced nearly 7000 new cases of COVID-19. The governor held a press conference today saying there is no need for a state of emergency. This comes just as the state surpasses 1 million positive COVID cases since the pandemic began.

Richland District One COVID guidelines under review after holidays

Record numbers of COVID cases across South Carolina and the spike comes as students and staff return back to school this week after the holidays.

NEW YEAR BLOOD DRIVE: Midlands residents give gift of life to help blood supply shortage

Donors today either gave a whole blood donation or a power red donation, which consists of just your red blood cells.

DHEC reports 65% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations from last week

DHEC reports a 65.1% increase in COVID-19 positive patients hospitalized in just the past week.

Governor, health officials: No need to close SC over omicron

McMaster says state officials have learned lessons from the first two years of the pandemic and the variant doesn't seem to be as serious or deadly, especially among the vaccinated.

Gov. McMaster, state officials appoint the state's Chef Ambassadors for 2022

At the State House today, a group of chefs were appointed as South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2022. They will help highlight South Carolina's signature dishes and locally grown foods.

DHEC: 6,992 new cases of COVID-19, 41 additional virus related deaths in SC

DHEC reports 6,992 new cases of COVID-19 and 41 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.

SC State University extends registration deadline

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina State University has announced the extension of the class registration for the Spring 2022 semester. Returning students now have until Friday January 7 at 5…