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SLED responds to weekend incident at DJJ

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--We're learning new details about an incident at the Department of Juvenile Justice over the weekend, where a group of teens broke into a school building at the Broad River Rd. complex. Officials say on Sunday, seven teens…

Gas prices continue steady decline in Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, CNN)-- Gas prices have been declining steadily in the Midlands. According to gasbuddy.com, the average price of gas for a gallon of regular in the Columbia area is $3.95 a gallon. That's down eleven cents from a…

Alex Murdaugh disbarred from practice of law in SC by Supreme Court

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--In an afternoon filing, the South Carolina Supreme Court disbarred Alex Murdaugh Tuesday afternoon. The following was written in the order. 'Based on his admitted reprehensible misconduct, we hereby disbar Respondent Richard Alexander Murdaugh from the practice of…

DHEC: 13,164 COVID-19 cases reported in weekly update for SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is reporting the latest Coronavirus case numbers. According to DHEC, the weekly COVID-19 update for July 3-9 reported 13,164 new cases. The percent positive was 22.9%. DHEC reported…

Mega Millions drawing tonight

(CNN)--There's a chance someone in the US could become a multi-millionaire within the next few hours. Tuesday night the Mega Millions jackpot is worth $440-million or nearly $248-million in cash. This is the largest prize the lottery has offered in…

Pick Me SC! Free pet adoptions at Columbia Animal Services

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to find a home for a new furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a special, now through Saturday. According to officials, all pet adoptions through Columbia Animal Services will be free now through Saturday,…

Former Chester Co. sheriff sentenced

Chester Co., S.C. (AP)--A former Chester County sheriff convicted of abuse power and other charges was sentenced Monday to nearly 4 years in prison. WSOC-TV reports that in April 2021, Alex Underwood was also…

Survey: SC has 7th most at-risk youth

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina's young people are in trouble. According to a survey released today by wallethub.com , South Carolina has the 7th most at-risk youth in the country. The survey was based on factors…

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