SCDJJ confirms new Executive Director
Nearly a month after the South Carolina Department of juvenile Justice agrees to reform the youth detention center, Governor McMaster's Executive Director nominee is officially confirmed
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Lexington 2 superintendent resigns
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington School District Two is in the market for a new superintendent. Wednesday evening the district's board of trustees announced the resignation of Dr. Nicholas Wade. Dr. Wade says he is leaving to pursue new professional opportunities.…
Governor McMaster signs bill to strengthen foster care
A South Carolina bill signed today will provide an extended voluntary foster care program when a child ages out of foster care on their 18th birthday.
Law enforcement officers from across SC recognized at awards ceremony in Lexington
Some special law enforcement officers from across the state were honored Wednesday.
Edgefield County man dies from heart attack after burying girlfriend he murdered
In Edgefield County, police say a man died of a heart attack right after he murdered and buried his girlfriend in their backyard.
Authorities urge you to share the road during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and all year
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety tell us motorcyclists deaths accounted for 14% of all highway deaths in 2020.
DHEC: 4,458 new cases of COVID-19, four additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 4,458 new cases of COVID-19 and four additional virus related deaths in its latest weekly data update.
Toddler dies after apparently falling into septic tank
A toddler visiting with his family from New York died Tuesday after he apparently fell into a septic tank in South Carolina.
President Biden unveils plan to lower rising costs for American families
Tuesday night President Biden unveiled his plan to help lower the cost Americans are paying for goods and services across the country
Columbia Police continue searching for suspects in deadly shooting
The Columbia Police Department continues searching for answers in the shooting death of a 24 year old woman last month
Study shows alcohol deaths increased during pandemic
New research shows alcohol deaths increase dramatically during pandemic, especially in younger adults.
Senator Tim Scott meets with Paris Hilton
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--US Senator from South Carolina Tim Scott had a famous visitor Tuesday. Reality television star and hotel heiress Paris Hilton stopped by the senate to discuss ways to better serve America's youth and to continue her ongoing advocacy…
State lawmakers to return for special session on abortion
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--The South Carolina Senate has agreed to come back in special session later this year to take up abortion bills to respond to the possibility the U.S. Supreme Court allows states to ban the procedure. Republicans rejected a…
Local law enforcement respond to the129 officers killed in the line of duty in the U.S. last year
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) In the Midlands police officers are putting themselves on the front lives daily to serve and protect, no matter the risk and no matter the cost. Everyday police officers…
Midlands residents react to prices at the pump
Midlands residents react to the rising price of gas that have jumped nearly .$15 cents in just the past week in Columbia
Former corrections officer dies after being apprehended with escaped inmate
Former Alabama corrections officer Casey White is dead after 10 days on the run with a escaped inmate. Authorities located the duo in Indiana Monday, when police say White shot herself. She died at the hospital a few hours later
South Carolina marks Confederate Memorial Day on Tuesday
South Carolina is among a handful of states in the South with such an official holiday.
DHEC recognizing SC heroes during National Nurses Week
This week is National Nurses Week, and South Carolina is celebrating its heroes.
SC bill to end state control of hospital expansion is dead
A bill that would remove the need for South Carolina hospitals to seek state permission to build new facilities, make expansions or buy expensive equipment is dead for this year's legislative session.
Happy Mother's Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - ABC Columbia News is showing thanks and appreciation to all mothers for their love, support, and at many times their patience. For some people Mother's Day is a day of remembrance for…
