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Lucas named VP of Govt. Affairs for Prisma
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives has landed a new job. Wednesday Prisma Health announced Jay Lucas has been named the medical group's senior vice president for government…
Deputies: Man arrested for shooting mother pushing stroller
Sumter County deputies say a suspect is in custody in a shooting that injured a mother who was walking with her baby in a stroller.
Overturned tractor trailer closes lanes on I-20 West
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation a crash has closed the right two lanes of I-20 west near the exit to I-26 West. According to witnesses in the area it involved…
Haley teases possible '24 presidential run
Columbia, S.C. (CNN)--Former Governor Nikki Haley hinted at a potential 2024 presidential run. The Republican slammed the Biden administration tweeting that the president is desperate to get back into the Iran nuclear…
Childs confirmed to DC Circuit Court
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of South Carolina jurist Michelle Childs — recently under consideration for a slot on the U.S. Supreme Court — to sit on the federal court typically seen as a proving ground for the nation’s highest bench.
Deputies respond to Lake Murray drowning
Saluda Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies with the Saluda Co. Sheriff's Office say they responded Tuesday after a report of someone falling off of a boat. After a lengthy search including SCDNR,…
Alex Murdaugh pleads not guilty to murders of wife, son
Walterboro, SC (WOLO, WCIV)--Former attorney Alex Murdaugh Wednesday pleaded not guilty to the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul during a bond hearing in Colleton Co. Judge Clifton Newman denied bond…
Harvest Hope Food bank takes donations for "Take a Bite out of Hunger" campaign
The harvest hope food bank is asking Midlands communities to donate canned chicken, tuna, or other meats during their annual "Take a Bite out of Hunger" campaign. The campaign is currently underway and will run until July 31st.
Group trying to tackle crime, now fight for funding
Local group of young men who were former gang members, turned ambassadors for their communities to help stop violence, are now fighting a new battle, funding.
SCHP searches for driver involved in deadly hit and run
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is hoping you can help them locate the driver involved in a deadly hit and run. Authorities say the incident took place around 11:45 Monday night.
Military Matters: Blue Angels'
For the first time in 76 years, a woman is in the driver's seat of the Blue Angels' Show Team on the aircraft known as Fat Albert
Lexington PD search for man accused of buying gift cards with counterfeit money
The Police Department is searching for a man accused of buying multiple Visa gift cards, and paying for them with funny money.
SC House lawmakers recommend abortion bill to judiciary committee
Ultimately the suggested bill moves on to the judiciary committee after nine representatives voted for it.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $555 million dollars
Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs. Since no one won the last weeks $430 million dollar drawing , the Jackpot has now jumped to $555 million dollars.
SC7 continues their 30 day statewide hike
A group of hikers known as SC-7 continued their 3rd annual expedition Tuesday.
Beamer, Gamecocks take center stage at SEC Media Days
For the first time since 2018, SEC Media Days is in Atlanta. It is day two of four of the annual media frenzy. Sports Director Mike Gillespie and Cam Gaskins are there with the play by play
Supporters of abortion rights, restrictions rally at State House
As the ad-hoc committee met inside the Blatt Building on State House grounds Tuesday, protests and rallies went on outside. Pro-abortion rights groups and pro-life advocates gathered at the capitol to express their beliefs in earshot of the committee. Members of the pro-choice group WREN led protestors in chants as members of pro-life groups like "Liberty and Justice for All" expressed their opinions nearby.
Ad Hoc committee passes abortion bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--After hearing public testimony from pro-life and pro-choice supporters… South Carolina lawmakers returned to discuss the state’s abortion laws. An ad hoc committee of House members was tasked with suggesting a…
DHEC releases latest COVID numbers for July 10-16
South Carolina has reported more than 13-thousand new COVID-19 cases for the week of July 10-16
Police: String of car thefts may be part of social media trend
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say Hyundais and Kias have been part of a recent string of car thefts. Most recently police say they arrested a 15 year old with stealing a Kia from…
Two earthquakes in one day hit Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The US Geological Survey announced two earthquakes in the Midlands on Tuesday. The agency says a magnitude 2.42 earthquake centered 3.2 miles northeast of Elgin happened at 12:06pm Tuesday. Official say…
Benedict, UofSC enter agreement for post-graduate degree program
Officials with The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business say they are creating a new pathway for students from the state's HBCUs to earn Master of Accountancy degrees.
Sumter Man accused of copper theft from cell tower
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Sumter Co. deputies say they have arrested a man for stealing copper. Investigators say Trent Martin was arrested on July 11th after deputies conducted a traffic stop for a car matching the…
