First Flu Death of 2017 Reported in SC
South Carolina sees the first flu related death of the season according to a new report from the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
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FOIA Lawsuit
A request to throw out a lawsuit against the SC Republican Caucus over the freedom of information act is denied.
SCEMD Prepares for Possibility of Cyber Attacks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) was fully activated Wednesday for an exercise to make sure our state avoids a blackout. Every year, a full-scale activity takes place at SCEMD headquarters. In years past, the activities prepped agencies for hurricanes and earthquakes. This year, the activity focused on what to during a massive power outage in…
Dutch Fork Student Arrested for Gun at School
A Richland County teenager is behind bars accused of bringing a gun to school.
Scrooges and Angels List Released
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The holidays are a time when people dig a little deeper and donate to charities. But how can you be sure the money you donate is going where the charity says it is? Wednesday morning, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond released his annual Scrooges and Angels list. Some of this year’s angels, or charities that…
Amazon Giving Prime Members A Look at Discounts at Whole Foods
NEW YORK (AP) _ Amazon is giving Prime members their first taste of special discounts at its recently acquired Whole Foods stores. Amazon says it will email Prime members a coupon starting today to buy organic or antibiotic-free turkeys for about 50 cents a pound cheaper than other customers. Amazon says the turkey discount is a “sneak peak” of the…
5 killed in California shooting rampage including gunman’s wife
Northern California gunman's wife found dead in home
Five people were killed in a shooting rampage in northern California, including the gunman’s wife, whose death appeared to have kicked off the rampage, authorities said.
Terry Crews names alleged sexual assaulter: ‘I will not be shamed’
Terry Crews discusses sexual assault allegations against Hollywood executive
Terry Crews publicly named for the first time the high-powered talent agent he claims groped him at an industry party and said he would “not be shamed” about the alleged assault.
Brockman Elementary Recognized as ‘Blue Ribbon’ School
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Midlands school is being recognized today as one of the nation’s best. On Tuesday, Richland School District one held a ceremony commemorating the U-S Department of Education’s recognition of Brockman elementary as a National Blue Ribbon School. School officials say it’s a great honor. Since 1982, the Blue Ribbon School program has recognized the overall academic excellence of…
Tracee Ellis Ross to Host The 2017 American Music Awards
“Black-ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross will host the American Music Awards this year. It will be the first time that the Emmy-nominated actress will host the awards show, and it was announced exclusively on “Good Morning America” today. This Sunday’s show will be a big night for the actress and her family. Her mother, Diana Ross, will be honored with the 2017 AMA’s…
