SLED agents arrest 52-year-old man for voyuerism
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents announced the arrest of Richard Ray Bailey Jr., 52, for Voyuerism.
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Midlands Technical College offering $0 tuition and fees Spring 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) announced they are offering eligible students free tuition and fees this spring semester.
It's Earthquake Preparedness Week in South Carolina!
It’s Earthquake Preparedness Week in South Carolina and it's time for the annual Great Southeast Shakeout Earthquake Drill!
SC Department of Revenue: File by today to get 2021 rebate
If you're an extension filer who wants your state tax rebate before the year ends time is running out.
Game time set for Gamecocks vs. Missouri
The Gamecocks will face Missouri on Oct .29th.
South Carolina State Fair increases security
More than 400,000 people enter the gates of the South Carolina State Fair for the fun event.
Double Murder trial date rescheduled for Alex Murdaugh
Alex Murdaugh will stand trial for the murders of his wife and son on January 23rd in Colleton Co.
DHEC temporarily allowing schools to accept military children's federal immunization records
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is temporarily giving schools permission to accept federal immunization records from military children as proof of immunizations.
State Supreme Court to hear 6-week abortion ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina's 6-week ban on abortions, also known as the "Heartbeat Law" has a date in court. Officials with Planned Parenthood say the South Carolina Supreme Court will hear oral…
2022 South Carolina School Report Cards released
Today the SC Department of Education (SCDE) and the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) released the 2022 South Carolina school report cards.
Lexington Police: Alleged Hobby Lobby shoplifter identified
The Lexington Police says they've identified an alleged shoplifter.
Rock Hall of Famers Journey coming to Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Monday officials with the Colonial Life Arena announced legendary rock group Journey will return to Columbia with special guest Toto. Tickets go on sale Friday for the February 10th concert. Journey is best know for its rock anthem,…
Man injured after shooting, Columbia Police investigating
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - One man is injured after a shooting, according to the Columbia Police Department. Investigators say a male is in the hospital after receiving life-threatening injuries from a shooting that occurred at 3:00 p.m. on 5000 block…
One man dead, shooting investigation underway in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - One man is dead after a shooting a hotel, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say deputies were were called to the Magnuson Hotel on Parklane Rd around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, October…
Four suspects wanted after shooting in Sumter County
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Four suspects are wanted by deputies and two teens are behind bars after a shooting, according to Sumter County Sheriff's Office. According to investigators, on October 13, 2022, multiple individuals lured two victims to meet…
Sumter mother accused of intimidating witness in son's murder case
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A Sumter mother is accused of intimidating a witness in her son's murder case, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say on October 11, Tanikka Carnetta Graves of Wedgefield, was charged with Intimidation…
South Carolina State Fair underway
SC State Fair Oct. 12-23, 2022
Saluda County Sheriff's office holding coat drive
Saluda County Sheriff's Office holding coat drive
Gas Prices rise in the Midlands
According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia are nearly 8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago
Former Vice President Mike Pence to speak at Wofford College
Former Vice President Mike Pence will speak with students at Wofford College on Tuesday, October 18th
Lexington man sentenced to 7 years in deadly boat crash
A Lexington man has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for a boat crash that killed two people in August of 2020.
DHEC reports first flu-related death of season, health officials encourage flu shot
Officials from South Carolina DHEC and Prisma Health are encouraging everyone to get the flu shot as soon as possible. "We've definitely seen a dramatic jump in the number of flu cases this year than any recent flu season. So in the last 8 years, we never really started above the baseline level of flu illnesses, and we're already above that baseline here in the very first week of flu season," says Dr. Knoche.
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DHEC reports SC's first flu related death
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Friday that the state has suffered its first flu-related death of the season. "Sadly, someone from the Midlands region has died from complications due to the flu,” says Dr.…
Trick-or-treating event Mason's Monster Mash returns to Segra Park
Segra Park will see the return of popular trick-or-treating event Mason’s Monster Mash on Oct. 27.
