A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit trying to overturn the South Carolina prison system’s banning on-camera, in-person interviews with inmates or recording their phone calls for broadcast.
CHESTER, SC (WOLO) — According to the latest census data, each South Carolina state senator represents around 110,000 residents. On Election Day, all 46 state senate seats will be up for grabs. Many incumbents face close races, including here in several Midlands districts. One of those is Senate District 17, represented by Democrat Mike Fanning. Fanning won by 1,600 votes…
Newberry Co., SC (WOLO) — The Newbery County Sheriff’s Office spent several hours searching for a woman they say was involved in a shooting that took place Tuesday evening. After searching the immediate area, deputies say they received a tip from a witness and were able to locate the the suspect identified as Marshanna Anderson. Deputies say they located her…
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Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump will take the stage tonight for what will be the first — and potentially only — presidential debate this election season.
Hopkins, SC (WOLO)– Officials with the SC Air National Guard say to not be alarmed if you see military aircraft in the skies over the Midlands this week. According to a news relaese the 169th Fighter Wing will conduct night flying exercises over the next few days. The SC Air National Guard has trained and drilled in the Midlands since…
There are several events in Columbia on Wednesday to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11
Lexington Co., SC (WOLO)– Officials with the US Attorney’s Office say Reginald Pearson, 40, of West Columbia has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing meth. According to officials, courtroom evidence shows that between November ’22 and January of ’23 Pearson distributed more than 900 grams of methamphetamine and 28 grams of cocaine…
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)–The National Champion Gamecocks Women’s basketball team was honored today at the White House. President Joe Biden and Head Coach Dawn Staley addressed the media and those in attendance. The team also presented the president with a No. 46 South Carolina Basketball jersey In 2023-24 South Carolina became just the fifth program in NCAA history to complete an…
The Presidential Debate will air Tuesday on ABC Columbia
