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Annual Chapin Labor Day Festival and Parade

Town of Chapin welcomes back tradition

CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)– An annual Labor Day tradition brought out hundreds of people today in Chapin. The Labor Day parade and Festival had concerts, food, and much more. Parade goers we caught up with say this is one of their favorite traditions. The event also featured a Taste of Chapin with food from area restaurants. Last Year’s festival was cancelled…

Fort Jackson to host wreath laying ceremony to commemorate 20th anniversary of 9/11

Fort Jackson honors the fallen heroes with wreath laying ceremony Sept. 10 at 5 p.m

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Fort Jackson will have a wreath laying ceremony to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 this Friday, September 10. The ceremony will start at 5 p-m at Fort Jackson at Centennial Park. The event is open to the public. According to Fort Jackson officials, the event is open to the public but everyone needs to be…

SC Troopers out on the roads for the Labor Day Holiday

Troopers are working on keeping drivers safe with Sober or Slammer campaign

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are hitting the road on this holiday, you will not be alone. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is out in full force for its annual Sober or Slammer campaign. According to troopers, last year, 14 people died on South Carolina roads during Labor Day, which they say caps off the 100 deadly days of summer. Categories:…

Alex Murdaugh releases statement after weekend shooting

Alex Murdaugh releases statement after weekend shooting incident in Hampton County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Alex Murdaugh, the prominent South Carolina Attorney who was injured in a shooting over the weekend, released a statement Monday. Here is the statement released to ABC Columbia News : “The murders of my wife and son have caused an incredibly difficult time in my life. I have made a lot of decisions that I truly regret….

SLED gives update in Alex Murdaugh shooting

HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO): Just months after Alex Murdaugh’s wife and son were  killed in Hampton County, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating another shooting. This time, to Alex himself. SLED is releasing new information regarding the shooting incident from September 4th. Officials say around 1:34 p.m., Alex Murdaugh called 911 to report he had been shot on…

SLED investigating shooting, Reports: Alex Murdaugh shot in Hampton County

Murdaugh's wife and son were shot in June -the double homicide case remains open

The following breaking News article is from our ABC affiliate in Charleston. by Heath Ellison Saturday, September 4th 2021 HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — UPDATE: Murdaugh is conscious and speaking according to sources. Alex Murdaugh was shot in the head Saturday in Hampton County, according to his lawyer Jim Griffin. Griffin said he found out through Alex’s brother, Randy. Alex…

DHEC urging vaccination, hosting free clinics across SC

DHEC offering free vaccine clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–State Health officials are urging anyone who is eligible and has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19. DHEC has numerous mobile and vaccination sites across South Carolina. The vaccinations are free. To find a vaccine location…