Gov. Henry McMaster announces '23-'24 executive budget
The budgets highlights include $500 million for a rainy day fund, $550 million for the SC Dept. of Transportation, and $380 million for rural water and sewer projects.
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Dept. of Disabilities and Special Needs employee charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult
According to an incident report provided by SLED, on or around December 9th Carrol Hall, 58, placed a resident of the center in a choke hold three times and took her to the floor twice.
State Supreme Court rules 'Fetal Heartbeat' law unconstitutional
A major decision from the State Supreme Court on the future of abortion rights in South Carolina.
Employment report shows wage growth in S.C.
South Carolina saw a 7.7% percent wage growth last year with a median annual salary of $49,100.
3 men accused of using drone to smuggle drugs into prison
Three men are in custody accused of using a drone to fly contraband into a South Carolina prison.
Local Living: Columbia Museum, Wolfgang & Wine
Here's a look at your Local Living brought to you by MUSC Health.
Sumter Co. deputies warns of ongoing scam
Sumter County deputies are warning people about a scam in the area.
ABC Columbia, Red Cross thank you for giving gift of life
ABC Columbia and the Red Cross would like to thank everyone who took part in our annual New Year's Blood Drive
Bus fire at Convent Baptist Church in Leesville considered arson
The incident report submitted by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department states that around 3:30 Thursday morning, a neighbor's dog woke its owner up, prompting the neighbor to see the nearby fire and call 911.
Columbia sets special election date to fill vacated council seat
The seat was left vacant following the passing of Councilman Joe Taylor.
Deputies: Infant found alone in apartment with deceased couple following murder-suicide
Deputies say an infant child located near the victims was not harmed and was immediately taken outside to EMS personnel staged in the parking lot.
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic responds to SC Supreme Court ruling on 6 week abortion ban
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic released a Statement from Jenny Black, President & CEO on SC Supreme Court fetal heartbeat ruling
Charge upgraded following Amazon parking lot shooting
Investigators say Jonathan Walker is now charged with murder in the death of Derrell Andrews.
Governor McMaster releases statement on S.C. Supreme Court's Ruling on Fetal Heartbeat Act
Governor Henry McMaster today releases statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling on the state's Fetal Heartbeat Act
Attorney General releases statement on SC Supreme Court ruling on six week abortion ban
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made the following statement about the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling on the state's Fetal Heartbeat law
South Carolina Supreme Court rules state's six week abortion ban unconstitutional
The South Carolina Supreme Court today in ruled the state's 6 week abortion ban is unconstitutional
ABC Columbia and Red Cross thank all who donated at drive: there is still time to give blood
People from all across the Midlands came out to give the gift of life. And it is not too late to donate blood.
West Columbia Riverwalk temporarily closed due to flooding
West Columbia Riverwalk is temporarily closed to the public due to flooding
Rock legends The Eagles coming to Columbia
"You can check out any time you like...but you can never leave."
Body found in clothing donation bin identified
he Kershaw County Coroner, David West has released the identify of a body found over the weekend in a bin for clothing donations
Midlands residents give the gift of life at New Year's Blood Drive
The Red Cross says that blood can only be stored for about a month and a half, which is why regular donors are so important.
RCSD investigates deadly shooting in broad daylight
The Richland County Sheriff's Department investigates deadly shooting along Winter Park Drive
CPD arrests suspect accused of deadly shooting
Columbia Police arrest a man suspected in a deadly shooting at the Latimor Manor Apartments in the 100 block on Lorick Circle.
MUSC: Increase in children accidentally poisoned by cannabis edibles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A recent study shows an increase of children under the age of six accidentally poisoned by cannabis edibles from 2017 to 2021. The findings reveal more than 7,000 cases…
City of Columbia introduces SHINE home improvement program, seeking contractors
The City of Columbia's Community Development Department is introducing a new home improvement program called SHINE, or Single-family Housing Improvements for Neighborhood Enhancement.
