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DHEC temporarily allowing schools to accept military children’s federal immunization records

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is temporarily giving schools permission to accept federal immunization records from military children as proof of immunizations.

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is temporarily giving schools permission to accept federal immunization records from military children as proof of immunizations.

State Supreme Court to hear 6-week abortion ban

(FILE) SC Supreme Court Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–South Carolina’s 6-week ban on abortions, also known as the “Heartbeat Law” has a date in court. Officials with Planned Parenthood say the South Carolina Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday October 19th in the case against South Carolina’s ban on abortion as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. The law initially…

2022 South Carolina School Report Cards released

Today the SC Department of Education (SCDE) and the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) released the 2022 South Carolina school report cards.

Today the SC Department of Education (SCDE) and the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) released the 2022 South Carolina school report cards.

Rock Hall of Famers Journey coming to Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Monday officials with the Colonial Life Arena announced legendary rock group Journey will return to Columbia with special guest Toto. Tickets go on sale Friday for the February 10th concert. Journey is best know for its rock anthem, “Don’t Stop Believin’” and hits like “Wheel in the Sky” and “Faithfully”. Toto topped the charts in 1983 with their…

Man injured after shooting, Columbia Police investigating

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One man is injured after a shooting, according to the Columbia Police Department. Investigators say a male is in the hospital after receiving life-threatening injuries from a shooting that occurred at 3:00 p.m. on 5000 block of Burke Avenue. Officers initially responded to a ShotSpotter alert.  If you have any information, contact Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.  A…

One man dead, shooting investigation underway in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – One man is dead after a shooting a hotel, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say deputies were were called to the Magnuson Hotel on Parklane Rd around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15. Deputies arrived to find a man in parking lot who had been shot in the upper body and he…

Four suspects wanted after shooting in Sumter County

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Four suspects are wanted by deputies and two teens are behind bars after a shooting, according to Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. According to investigators, on October 13, 2022, multiple individuals lured two victims to meet at a residence on West Patricia Drive for prostitution and drugs. Once the victims arrived at the residence and offers…