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Drought conditions return to South Carolina after record-dry October

Drought conditions have returned to South Carolina after a record-dry October.

South Carolina voters approve constitutional change to specify only citizens can vote

Voters across South Carolina overwhelmingly supported a measure to change the state constitution that may influence how people vote in future elections.

Richland County coroner releases name of man found after Irmo shooting

The Richland County coroner has released the name of the man whose body was found after a shooting in Irmo on Wednesday, said the coroner's office.

Columbia Police requesting public's help finding 32-year-old man last seen on Blossom Street

The Columbia PD's Special Victims Unit (SVU) is asking for the public's help finding a 32-year-old man last seen on Blossom Street, say police.

LIST: Roads closed in Orangeburg County as the area experiences flash flooding

There are several roads in Orangeburg County experiencing closures as the central and western parts of the county experience flash flooding.

UPDATE: Orangeburg Co. School District closed today due to weather

Orangeburg County School District has announced they will be closed today due to heavy rain & challenging road conditions.

Flooding cleared on I-26 West at Exit 139

SC Department of Transportation says the flooded roadways on I-26 West at Exit 139/Burke Road have been cleared.

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FEMA to canvass Lexington Co. neighborhoods impacted by Helene

FEMA plans to canvass Lexington County homes damaged by hurricane Helene Thursday

Update: RCSD says dispute between neighbors turns deadly in Irmo neighborhood

RCSD says an argument between neighbors turns deadly in one Irmo neighborhood.

SC Governor nominates SCDHHS chair

Inside the State House on Wednesday, Nov. 6, Governor Henry McMaster nominated Eunice Medina as the new director of the Department of Health and Human Services.

City of Columbia unveils “Official City Ornament”

The City of Columbia is already in the holiday spirit.

Governor McMaster congratulates President-elect Donald Trump for 2024 election win

Last night, Governor McMaster congratulated President-elect Donald Trump after winning the 2024 election.

Orangeburg County deputies searching for Eutawville teen last seen last week

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that investigators are searching for a Eutawville kid last seen last week.

"The biggest Republican wave in the state since Ronald Reagan" -- SCGOP celebrates Election Day wins, SCDP reacts

"Yesterday Republicans all across our state added an exclamation point to what we already knew -- and that is SC is Trump country," says SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick.

SCGOP celebrates local wins

The South Carolina GOP is celebrating local wins as well as Trump’s victory.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: “Wild Lights” at Riverbanks Zoo, Fireflies Holiday Lights, Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic

Local Living: Events to enjoy for the season.

Election 2024 South Carolina Republicans

Republicans rack up another good election night in South Carolina

Just like the 12 other elections this century, it was a good night for Republicans in South Carolina.

South Carolina lifts suspension of Ashlyn Watkins after charges are dismissed

South Carolina has lifted the suspension of forward Ashlyn Watkins after charges of assault and kidnapping were dismissed earlier this month.

Man arrest after search warrant served at his home

The man involved in Tuesday, Nov. 5's service call at Fairview Dr/Millwood Ave had been charged, said Columbia PD.

Middle school teacher accused of assaulting student

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Dept. say a teacher at Irmo Middle School is accused of assaulting two students. Investigators say Jermaine Singletary, 51 struck a student in March when he thought the student touched…