Columbia Police: Body found on Gregg Street
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department says a body was found on Gregg Street. According to police, a citizen called 9-1-1 after making the discovery at 9:30 a.m.…
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Earthquake felt in the Midlands on Sunday morning
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - An earthquake was felt in the Midlands early on Sunday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, at around 1:30 a.m. a 3.4 magnitude earthquake was detected east of Elgin. …
Street ambassadors holds community event to stop violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Former gang members turned street ambassadors held their first community day event on Saturday, June 25th. The group is called G.A.N.G.S. which stands for Getting A New Generation Started and…
Fire station dedicated to fallen Cayce police officer
(Source: Monetta Volunteer Fire department) MONETTA, S.C. (WOLO) - A ribbon cutting held on Saturday for the Monetta Volunteer Fire department's new station. The station is dedicated in memory of fallen Cayce Police Officer…
WATCH: 100th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
The 100th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb kicks off at 9 a.m. Watch the race live at bahakelsports.com.
On the Road: A historic trip to Lake City
If you like your day trips complete with a little history and local knowledge, look no further than Lake City.
Congress passes extension on 'Keep Kids Fed' act
Congress passed a bill Friday that aims to keep up the expanded, pandemic-era distribution of free meals for all students this summer.
SC Republicans are set to further restrict abortion post Roe
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, lawmakers are poised to further restrict abortion rights in Republican-controlled South Carolina — which is not one of the 13 states with “trigger laws” banning abortion.
Gas prices dip down in SC heading into the weekend
If you're heading out of town for the weekend, your wallet could be getting a break.
State leaders react to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Leaders from the Palmetto State voiced their opinion on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Governor Henry McMaster says he will work quickly to file motions to make the Fetal Heartbeat Act go into effect.
Contract employee arrested at DJJ facility
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the Department of Juvenile Justice say a non-DJJ contract employee had a gun in his personal belongings at a Midlands Evaluation Center on Shivers Rd. DJJ Executive Director Eden…
FDA orders Juul to stop selling its e-cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it is taking Juul Labs e-cigarettes and other products off the market.
MANESS VS. WEAVER: Republican state superintendent of education candidates face runoff for party nomination
Early voting has already begun and the winner will face off against Democrat Lisa Ellis in November.
Gov. McMaster reads declaration recognizing the work of the Human Affairs Commission
This morning, officials read a declaration by Governor Henry McMaster recognizing the commission's work over the years.
Authorities say "serial killer" caught, sentenced for role in disappearance and death of SC woman
A North Carolina man, who authorities call a serial killer, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in the disappearance and death of an elderly woman from South Carolina.
SCDEW: Decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims last week
Jobless claims are down in the Palmetto State, after soaring just last week.
AG Wilson: SC joins multi-state settlement over Carnival Cruise Line data breach in 2019
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced South Carolina and multiple states obtained a $1.25 million settlement with Carnival Cruise Line, after a data breach in 2019.
SC Democrat seeks age limit for 'geriatric' politicians
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Joe Cunningham is proposing an age limit for South Carolina politicians — a cap that would cut off the 75-year-old incumbent Gov. Henry McMaster — and making a veiled argument that even fellow Democrats like President Joe Biden are staying “in office way past their prime.”
Governor McMaster announces vetoes to state budget
Governor Henry McMaster announced his vetoes to the state's nearly $14 billion budget Wednesday.
Texas school district police chief placed on administrative leave
Texas school district police chief, Pete Arredondo has been placed on administrative leave according to the school superintendent. This following criticism of how the Uvalde School shooting was handled
