Officials Offer Tips to Conserve Energy in Extreme Heat
As sweltering hot temperatures continue to grip the midlands, people are trying to stay cool without sweating the rising cost of their electric bills.
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How to Protect Your Furry Friends from the Scorching Sun
Humans aren't the only ones sweating out the summer months. Officials provide tips on protecting pets from extreme temperatures.
Roof Charged With Hate Crimes
Attorney General Loretta Lynch has announced hate crime and other charges against the South Carolina man accused of killing nine people at a historic black church in Charleston last month.
Boil Water Advisory in West Columbia
The City of West Columbia has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all customers on Shampy Street.
Tax free weekend August 7-9
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- It's almost time to get ready to do some serious back-to-school-shopping.
Deputies arrest juvenile in deadly SC public beach shooting
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a juvenile wanted for murder in the shooting of a teen last weekend at a public beach access area on Hilton Head Island has turned himself in.
Officials Warn 'Famously Hot' Could Become Dangerously Hot
With this week's extreme temperatures, authorities are offering advice on how to prevent these potentially deadly accidents.
Midlands Boy Donates Hair to Locks of Love
On Tuesday, a midlands boy cut his hair to donate to Locks of Love.
SC ranking on children's well-being improves slightly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A national report shows the overall wellbeing of South Carolina's children improved slightly, even while poverty continues to worsen.
South Carolina unemployment rate drops slightly in June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Unemployment in South Carolina dropped slightly last month.
Trump Fires Back at Graham
Embroiled in controversy surrounding his comments about John McCain, Donald Trump kicked off his South Carolina campaign Tuesday in the low country.
Lexington deputies search for stolen Confederate flags
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County sheriff's deputies are look for three Confederate flags stolen from a monument.
Dangerous heat in central, coastal South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dangerous heat is expected over much of South Carolina.
Beating the Heat: Cooling and misting stations in operation
The Capitol City is getting ready to hit triple digits and City officials are trying to help you stay cool.
South Carolina Unemployment rate down in new data released
South Carolina Unemployment rate down in new date released. The state’s unemployment rate decreased to 6.6 percent in June
Haley: More armed officers at Guard facilities likely
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says more officers will likely carry guns at National Guard facilities across South Carolina following last week's shootings in Tennessee.
SC, Duke Energy hold nuclear exercise at Robinson plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials from South Carolina, Duke Energy and other local and federal organizations are holding a three-day emergency response exercise involving a simulated nuclear event at the Robinson nuclear power plant.
Dangerous heat possible in parts of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dangerous heat is expected in parts of South Carolina.
Richland Co. Sheriff Criticizes State House Officials for Rally Scheduling
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is criticizing state house officials for allowing the rallies that took place this weekend.
Columbia PD Releases Surveillance Image in Grand St. Murder
Columbia police have released a picture of the car they believe was driven by the suspects in the recent shooting death of a teenager.
Proposed Legislation Calls for Completion of Background Check Before Gun Purchase
Richland County Representative Beth Bernstein says that if and FBI background check is going to be required to purchase a gun, then it needs to be completed.
Extreme Temperatures Being Felt Across the Midlands
This week temperatures are soaring to the triple digits in the midlands and it's impact is being felt.
Couple Arrested in Lexington Co. Burglaries
Lexington County deputies say they have arrested a couple in a string of daytime burglaries.
USC music grads launch free opera camp for at-risk kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two University of South Carolina music graduates are using funds they won in an entrepreneurial contest to start an opera camp for at-risk teens.
Man shot, killed in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Police in Sumter are investigating a shooting that left a man dead early Sunday morning.
