Department of Juvenile Justice graduation ceremony
Friday some D.J.J. teens made a big change as they graduated to the next step in their lives.
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Local Living: Prime Time in the Parks and Guardians of the Night K9 5K
Local Living is brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In our look at Local Living, it's time for Prime Time in the Parks. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department…
Richland County Coroner seeking help identifying body found near Broad River
RICHLAND, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying the remains of a white male found on July 27, 2022. According to the Coroner's office, the male is believed to be in his 60’s.…
Joe Cunningham set to announce Lt. Governor selection Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Democratic Candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham is set to announce his pick for Lieutenant Governor. Cunningham's campaign says they are hosting a kickoff event to announce his selection for…
SC Sales Tax Holiday- what you need to know
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Get ready to save on back to school shopping. The Sales Tax Weekend is August 5, 2022- August 7, 2022. According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, items like school supplies, clothing…
Food Truck Fridays underway in Columbia
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) Get ready to grab a bite to eat. 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…
Annual SC GOP Silver Elephant Gala set for Friday, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Speaker
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The annual Silver Elephant Gala is set for Friday July 29. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy will serve as the guest speaker at the South Carolina Republican Party's annual Silver Elephant Gala. The 55th annual GOP gathering…
Chemical plant, DHEC release statements following spill
Weylchem U.S. Inc. the chemical plant in Kershaw county along with Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), released a statement in reference to the hazmat situation
Teenage girl shot, killed while playing video games inside house
A South Carolina community is devastated after a 13-year-old girl was shot and killed while playing video games inside her own house.
Democratic candidate for state superintendent of education joins new party
Ellis has 21 years of experience in education, teaching in three school districts and four schools.
South Carolina jobless claims drop
Jobless claims in the palmetto state are coming back down again...after claims the week before skyrocketed
Fort Jackson celebrates the graduation of hundreds of the US Army's newest soldiers
"If you want to join a great team, join the United State Army."
Saluda Co. coroner releases I.D. of fire victim
The Saluda County Coroner has released the name of the resident who died during a house fire Tuesday.
Man accused of pointing gun at I-20 drivers, assaulting deputies
a 24-year-old man is facing charges after pointing a gun at drivers on the Interstate. He is also accused of assaulting deputies while resisting arrest
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to help combat higher inflation rates and slow consumer spending
"I guess the first thing I would say to every household is that we know inflation is too high and we understand how painful it is. Particularly for people who are living paycheck to paycheck and spend most of that paycheck on necessities such as food and gas and heating their homes and clothing and things like that. We do understand that those people suffer the most," said Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell.
Back to school vaccination requirements
The State Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding parents to be sure vaccines are on their child's back to school list this year. Children enrolled in school and child care are required to be current on certain vaccinations at the start of each school year.
City of Columbia: West Nile virus detected in dead bird
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO ) -- City of Columbia officials say a dead bird found within the city limits has tested positive for West Nile Virus. In response, the city will begin spraying for adult mosquitoes on 7/30/22 and will conclude…
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Lt. Governor Pamela Evette officially files for re-election
COLIMBIA SC ( WOLO)- South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette has officially filed for re-election. Evette made it official in a Tweet released Thursday afternoon. 'It’s official,…
Deputies: Former Daycare worker facing more abuse charges
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)--The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a former daycare worker faces more abuse charges. According to the Sheriff’s Department, 36 year old Shayna Nicole McKnight is charged…
Columbia Animal Services hosting free pet Adoption in August
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is participating in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity…
Prices at the pump in SC drop, again
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump continue to drop in the Midlands. According to AAA, the average price of a regular gallon of gasoline in South Carolina is $3.81. That's down from $3.97 a week ago. In Columbia, drivers…
Family Safety Readership Day to be held at MLK Park
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Family safety reading day hosted by the Columbia Police Department, and the Columbia Parks and Recreation Foundation ppartners set for Friday. According to officials, Family Safety Readership Day will be at Martin Luther King Park on Friday, July…
UPDATE: Chemical spill causes I-20 gridlock, detour for hours
Traffic is moving again along Interstate 20 after a hazmat situation left drivers in gridlock for more than 5 hours Wednesday evening.
ELGIN EARTHQUAKES: Experts share tips and answer questions from concerned Kershaw County citizens
Five of the earthquakes have been over a magnitude of 3, with the strongest being 3.6.
