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Bond hearing for former RCSD1 employee Travis Braddy underway
A former Richland County School District One Procurement Manager, Travis Antonio Braddy, was arrested by SC Law Enforcement Division agents for allegedly spending school funds for personal use.
DHEC: Shellfish harvesting beds reopening in Georgetown and Charleston
DHEC announced plans to reopen Georgetown and Charleston county’s shellfish harvesting beds on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
SC Highway Patrol searching for fatal hit and run suspect
The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is investigating a hit and run collision that killed a pedestrian.
Slight improvement for SC students' ACT scores
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The SC Dept. of Education reports high school juniors in South Carolina scored slightly higher in 2021 on the annual college readiness exam. According to a department spokesperson students in SC had an average composite score of…
Former VP Pence to visit SC
Spartanburg, S.C. (WOLO)--According to a spokesperson for Wofford College, former Vice President Mike Pence will speak with students on Tuesday, October 18th. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Officials say the visit is…
Agricultural hemp company setting up shop in the Midlands
Clarendon Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the Governor's Office, SC Canna, LLC, will establish its indoor growing operations in Clarendon Co. The agricultural hemp company will invest more than $8 million and create 37 new jobs. A spokesperson for the…
SC victims' services groups awarded more than $32 million in grants
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Groups that help crime victims across the state will soon receive more than $32 million dollars in federal and state grants. According to the Attorney General's Office, The S.C.…
No bond for man accused of killing family members in Richland, Horry Counties
Horry Co., SC (WPDE)--The man accused of killing an Atlantic Beach councilman and two of his family members appeared in bond court Wednesday morning. The court has no jurisdiction to set bond and Matthew DeWitt, 25, will go before a circuit court…
SC State Fair opens today until Oct. 23
The wait is finally over for the South Carolina State Fair!
School threats from TikTok challenge continues in Midlands
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --The trend of threats against schools on social media continued today in the midlands. Richland School District Two officials say Spring Valley and Richland Northeast were placed on secure…
Fort Jackson identifies soldier found dead in barracks
Fort Jackson identifies female soldier found dead inside her barracks October 7, 2022
Mega Millions jackpot hits $445 million dollars
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - Grab your tickets and pray lady luck is on your side tonight because we now have the winning numbers for Mega Millions drawing. The jackpot Tuesday is a whopping $445 million dollars. Are you ready because…
Biden administration invests $80 million in public school nutrition
Biden - Harris Administration invests millions in schools during 'National School Lunch Week'
SC Pride president on National Coming Out Day, upcoming Pride Festival
Today is National Coming Out Day -- a day to honor the LGBTQ+ community. The designation started in 1988 as a way to encourage people to live as their true selves and come out to family, friends, and coworkers.
Harvest Hope Food Bank seeing increase in families who are in need
This time of the year is a vulnerable time for families who are in need of food, according to Harvest Hope Food Bank.
INTERSTATE IMPROVEMENT: Governor, lawmakers and other officials celebrate new widening of I-26 project
“This route is literally the central nervous system of the state of South Carolina for tourism, commerce and commuters," said Rick Todd, South Carolina Trucking Association president.
SC Trucking Association: Free cookouts for truck drivers tomorrow
South Carolina’s Trucking Association staff and crew volunteers are providing free cookouts Oct.12 for truck drivers at two weight stations from 10 am- 3 pm.
Sheriff: Man who killed 5 was high, hadn't slept for 4 days
A man using drugs who hadn't slept in days shot and killed five people in a South Carolina home where people gathered to get high, a sheriff said Tuesday.
Columbia Fireflies & CPI Security help renovate Greenview Park for youth
Greenview Park’s softball and t-ball fields are undergoing a makeover Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 11 am-3 pm with help from the Columbia Fireflies and CPI Security.
SC Commission on Higher Education to expend $5 million towards nurse’s salaries
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced plans to expend $5 million towards nursing faculty’s salaries.
AGP Group investing $3.3 million towards new Lexington establishment
Automotive glazing manufacturer AGP Group announced it’s investing $3.3 million towards the establishment of a new division in Lexington County.
Prisma Health opens new same-day orthopedic practice in Lexington
Prisma Health announced the establishment of Lexington’s new orthopedic urgent care practice at 104 Saludea Pointe Drive.
Lower Richland High school student charged with false active shooter call
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of a 16 year-old Lower Richland High school student following a false call made yesterday claiming of an active shooter at the school.
Richland County deputies hit home run with Screaming Eagles special needs team
Richland County deputies hit a home run on Monday playing with the Screaming Eagles special needs team at Chapin High School.
