State leaders gather to honor Vietnam War veteran
Friday afternoon, leaders gathered at the state house to recognize Vietnam veteran James Greene.
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20 new cases of COVID-19 reported at UofSC since Tuesday
The University of South Carolina updated its coronavirus dashboard and reports 20 new cases of COVID-19 since Tuesday. 18 of these cases are students.
One suspect in Michigan Gov. kidnapping plot in custody in the Midlands
One of the suspects in the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor is in custody in Columbia.
Lexington County man charged in death of his girlfriend
Lexington County deputies have charged a man with murder, in the death of his girlfriend. Officials say Patricia Smerdell was found dead in a home on Wynnsum Trail in June.
RCSD: Passenger shoots at truck in road rage incident on Rabbit Run Road
Richland County deputies need your help to identify a vehicle involved in a road rage shooting last week on Rabbit Run Road.
Harrison, Graham face off over COVID-19 testing ahead of second debate
The second debate is scheduled to take place in Spartanburg Friday at 7pm
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Jaime Harrison, released a statement Thursday saying he plans to take a Coronavirus test before Friday night’s second debate, and wants the Republican incumbent, Senator Lindsey Graham to take one as well. Harrison saying, in light of recent events including, President Trump and at least a dozen of others in…
Camden police seek information on deadly September shooting
Camden police are continuing their investigation into a deadly shooting that took place last month. Authorities say on September 27th…
Candlelight vigil held for fallen Myrtle Beach police officer
A candlelight vigil was held last night for a Myrtle Beach police officer killed in the line of duty.
Orangeburg teenager arrested for attempted murder after car accident/shooting
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A teenager has been arrested for attempted murder and armed robbery in Orangeburg County. Jykeem Johnson, 18, who has both Orangeburg and Calhoun County addresses, faces charges of attempted murder in one case and armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime in a second case. The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s…
Educational advocates react to SAFE Grants ruling; some say it’s big for public education
The SC Supreme Court ruling called the $32 million grant program unconstitutional
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A program aimed at giving low income families scholarships for their children to attend private schools was struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday. The Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants Program championed by Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) was deemed unconstitutional in a unanimous by the state’s highest court. Justices said that it…
