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Student injured in school bus wreck

Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)– A child was hurt Thursday afternoon in a school bus accident in Chapin. The highway patrol says a car rammed into the back of another car — pushing it into the bus carrying students from Chapin Elementary School. Troopers say the child’s injury was very minor. We have no word if any citations or charges will be…

Governor McMaster removes entire Richland County Election Board

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster has removed every member of the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and elections. McMaster announced the removal Thursday, saying the decision comes as a result of continued misconduct and neglect of duty. This after it was reported that thousands of votes went unaccounted for during the November election. In a relesase, the Governor remarked…

SC Emergency Leaders Receive National Recognition

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been recognized for maintaining its National Accreditation status. SC EMD received an award from the Emergency Management Accreditation program on Thursday. South Carolina is one of 36 states with a nationally accredited emergency management program and has maintained accredited status since 2008, according to officials. The official plaque was presented to…

South Carolina lawmakers pass ban on tobacco regulations

COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)-  Lawmakers at the Statehouse are done with the back and fourth of  regulations surrounding cigarettes and E-cigarettes and want to propose a law that bans any additional regulations. The House has already passed a law that bans minors from entering vape shops and other business that sell electronic cigarettes. Wednesday a proposal  that prevents bans on ingredients,…