COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Controversial Sen. Lee Bright who sponsored a transgender bathroom bill that failed in South Carolina has been defeated in a GOP primary runoff. The Roebuck Republican was the only incumbent publicly opposed by the state Chamber…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The chairman of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee was defeated in Tuesday's primary runoff by former state Rep. Rex Rice. Pickens County voters first elected Martin to the state House in 1978, then the Senate in…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The Charleston County School Board has updated a district cellphone policy written years ago when there were few cellphones but many kids had pagers. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports that middle and high school…
RICHLAND COUNTY County Council District 10 (D) w/ 15 of 15 Precincts Reporting Dalhi Myers - 68.53% Bernice Scott -31.47% LEXINGTON COUNTY Solicitor,Circuit 11 (R) w/ 96 of 96 Precincts Reporting Rick Hubbard - 59.72% Candice Lively - 40.28% Clerk…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Voters headed to the Polls Tuesday for Elections in runoffs across the state. Polls closed at 7pm. Voter Turnout was light. Voters were casting ballots in 13 General Assembly districts. In the Midlands, voters were deciding seats…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands is giving back. Many residents know the impact of flooding, our area was devastated last fall. Now the Midlands is gathering aid to send to flood stricken West Virginia. Local churches and the Red Cross,…
Istanbul, Turkey (WOLO)--An attack carried out at one of the busiest airports in the world. At this hour, the number of people killed stands at 28 , dozens of victims suffered injuries. The state-run media in Turkey confirms, three suicide…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A prosecutor is asking that the state trial of the man accused of fatally shooting nine black parishioners in a Charleston church be held before his federal trial. In a request filed in state court Tuesday,…
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Officials say a man was "nipped" by a small shark Monday while knee-deep in the water on Sullivan's Island. The Sullivan's Island fire and police departments said in a news release that the 35-year-old was…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A new rental ordinance in the City of Columbia is set to start Friday. It will require landlords who have rental property in the City to get a rental permit for each of their units. The new…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Health Officials in South Carolina are launching a new web application which provides restaurant food ratings and scores from The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. The S.C. Food Grades program allows you to find restaurants…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's Runoff Election Day in South Carolina. Polls are open from 7am-7pm. Voter turnout is expected to be low, just two weeks ago on Election Day officials said only about 14 percent of registered voters cast their…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to a shots fired call Sunday evening at the Creek Place Apartments where they say a victim was found with multiple gun shot wounds. Authorities say just…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating after an Orangeburg County sheriff's deputy was fired after a woman said he forced her to perform a sex act. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell released a statement to media outlets…
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol needs your help finding the suspects in a hit and run Sunday morning in Orangeburg County. Authorities said a pedestrian was hit by up to two cars on U.S. 176 near…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police have charged Tameka Randal, 30, in the death of her 26-year-old friend in an apartment in North Columbia. Authorities said the apartment is located in the 100 block of Lorick Circle. Police said the shooting happened around 10 p.m.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - There are nearly 400 new college graduates in the Midlands this weekend. South University, Columbia held commencement ceremonies at the Metropolitan Convention Center Saturday. Dr. Belle Wheelan served as commencement speaker. Wheelan is the President of the…
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - State authorities are working to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the 23rd officer-involved shooting so far this year. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting, which happened Friday at Myrtle Beach…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - A Sumter man is behind bars after he sped off in his car when a deputy tried to pull him over for not wearing a seat belt, Sumter County Sheriff's deputies said. Officials said Roger Mullins, 29, is…
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) - A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of a man charged with kidnapping a teen who has not been seen in 30 months. Media outlets report the Horry County jury deliberated about nine hours…
Columbia, SC ( WOLO ) - - Deputies and SLED agents with bloodhounds and helicopter were searching a wooded area at the intersection of SC 34/I26 for an armed robbery suspect Saturday, said Newberry County Officials. The search is a…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - Get ready to go Red, white and blue for Independence day. Fort Jackson will host its annual Torchlight Tattoo Fireworks and Independence day event on July, 2nd. The festivities are set to begin at…
Breaking : According to County health officials, in North Carolina, Brain-eating amoeba found at U.S. National Whitewater Center. The facilities to be closed by county health officials. From our sister station : WCCB Charlotte Link i… https://t.co/JIGUM55HTG https://t.co/MEbUun7aLd Background :…
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)-- Dash cam video gives an first hand look at an officer involved shooting in Forest Acres. SLED released the video Friday morning showing the May 19th incident. The shooting took place after a Forest Acres police…
