Lt. Governor Pamela Evette files for re-election
Wednesday Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette officially filed paperwork to again join governor Henry McMaster's ticket for re-election.
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Local Living: Post Malone and Paw Patrol coming to the Midlands
Local Living is brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-Music fans are in for a treat this fall at the Colonial Life Arena. Singer and songwriter Post Malone is coming to the Midlands to extend his Twelve Carat…
DHEC reports 16,570 COVID-19 cases week of July 17
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- SC DHEC has released the latest Coronavirus case numbers. DHEC reported the numbers for the week of July 17-23. 16,570 new cases, 9 new deaths, and a percent positive of 25.7%, according to state health officials. For…
Kershaw County holding Virtual Town Hall on Earthquakes
Kershaw County officials are preparing for an upcoming town hall on the recent rash of earthquakes.
Grab a bite: Food Truck Fridays in Columbia
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) Looking for a lunch spot the Friday? The City of Columbia is hosting Food Truck Fridays, July 29. You can visit the food trucks from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 2300 Bull Street. According to officials, …
Detention Center hosting free Back 2 School Extravaganza for Richland 1 students
Richland County, SC (WOLO)-- Students in Richland School District 1 can get ready for Back to school. According to Richland County officials, Richland County is looking to ease expenses for families while also raising students’ spirits. Per a release: The…
Fatal Fire in Saluda County
Saluda County, SC (WOLO) -- The Saluda County Coroner’s Office says it responded to a structure fire on Tuesday, June 26, 2022 off John J. Rushton Road. Officials say after the fire was extinguished, Saluda County Fire Service determined there…
Orangeburg man accused in deadly shooting of teenage boy, injuring wife
Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell " There is absolutely no reason in this world for this to have happened."
Judge denies preliminary injunction request to block six week ban on abortion
A South Carolina court has denied a preliminary injunction to block the state's six week ban on abortion today.
Sen. Graham on investigation into 2020 election "constitutional overreach"
Senator Lindsey Graham says he will go to Georgia if he must to fight the state's investigation into the 2020 election.
Schools face staffing shortages heading into new year
Richland School District Two says it's facing dozens of staffing shortages heading into the new school year, and it's working to fill those vacant positions as quickly as they can.
Columbia Water to conduct 'system flush' after reports of strange odor
Columbia Water says they plan to conduct a "system flush" after getting reports about a strange odor in drinking water
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2 charged in connection to arson turned deadly
Two people have been arrested and charged in connection to a fire authorities say was intentionally set in Columbia. arrested for intentionally setting a fire in Columbia.
The U.S. Army Chaplain Corps celebrates its 247th birthday this Friday
This Friday the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps will celebrate its 247th birthday. This week is known as regimental week for the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, and today starts the celebration that honors the history and the heritage of Army chaplains.
FUTURE OF THE PALMETTO STATE: Gov. McMaster announces multimillion dollar investment into technical college program
Coupled with $39 million allocated by the General Assembly in this year’s state budget, the program expects to train or retrain approximately 40,000 South Carolinians.
Local Living : K9-5K Run, Chris Lane, Back to School Bash, Fun Day
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SC Governor announces $25 Million investment in Workforce Scholarships
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster today announced an additional $25 million investment into ‘Workforce Scholarships for the Future’. It is a program which covers tuition and fees for students at the state’s 16 technical colleges. According to the Governor,…
Manufacturer set to bring jobs, operations to Orangeburg County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Governor'office announced Tuesday that an automotive parts manufacturer will invest 1.5 Million dollars in Orangeburg County for new operations. Kuntai (North Charleston) Limited Corporation (Kuntai), operations are expected…
RCSD arrests suspects in connection with arson
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has charged two people with arson. According to officials, Jennifer Clifton (DOB: 8/11/84) and Leroy Chambers (12/8/63) are each charged with 1st degree arson in connection with a fire. Both have…
SC Gas prices down again this week at the pump
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There is some good news for your wallet. Gas prices in the Midlands have fallen another 18 cents in the past week. Gas Buddy says drivers in Columbia are paying an average…
Police investigate shooting at Forest Acres officer
Officials are investigating after reports of shots being fired at a vehicle of a forest acres police officer.
OCSO release sketch of suspect wanted in 'road rage' shooting
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's released a composite sketch of a suspect deputies say is involved in a shooting.
White House assessing if Monkey Pox is 'public health emergency'
The white house is assessing whether or not to declare monkey pox a "public health emergency" after the World Health Organization did just that this weekend.
BA5 Omicron Variant spreading more rapidly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The newest omicron variant BA5 is causing a surge in cases. Prisma Health is warning people in the Midlands to take the necessary precautions to protect their health. Doctor Helmut Albrecht…
