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South Carolina announces new name for live mascot

University of South Carolina Athletics announced a new name for its live mascot Monday, replacing the former name, "Sir Big Spur".

SC gas prices jump over the last week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Prices at the pump in the Midlands have jumped, just a bit, since last week. According to GasBuddy, drivers in the Midlands are paying about a nickel more than a week ago. The Midlands average price for gas…

DHEC hosting 'rapid hire event' for Onsite Wastewater Inspectors

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting what they call a rapid hire event. DHEC says it has more than 20 open positions for onsite wastewater inspectors around the state. Below are the locations,…

Judge grants Murdaugh attorney's motion to compel evidence

Colleton Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Judge Clifton Newman heard a motion Monday morning filed by attorneys representing former attorney Alex Murdaugh. The defense claims prosecutors are unfairly withholding evidence and leaking evidence to the media. Prosecutors, including Attorney General Alan Wilson denied…

DSS: EBT outage restored in South Carolina

ABC Columbia (FILE) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the South Carolina of Department of Social Services, EBT card holders experienced issues using their EBT cards due to a third party processor outage impacting programs in multiple states. As of…

Earthquake reported near Elgin

ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - An earthquake was reported overnight near Elgin by the United States Geological Survey. According to the USGS, there was an earthquake with a 1.3 magnitude centered 3.9 miles east of…

SC DNR will conduct courtesy boat inspections during Labor Day weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC DNR wants to keep boaters safe this upcoming Labor Day weekend. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says its' Law Enforcement Division will conduct courtesy boat inspections at boat landings around the state on Saturday, Sunday…

City of Columbia announces Pool season to end in September

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia's pools are still open but you will not have much longer to cool off in the pool. City officials say the Greenview and Maxcy Gregg pools will…

Lexington PD search for man wanted on multiple arrest warrants

The Lexington Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they say is wanted on various active warrants for thefts from motor vehicles.

Local Living: Ice hockey for a cause, plus Latin Festival on Main St.

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In your look at Local Living, Columbia Fire Department will face the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Blueliners on the ice hockey rink for a good cause! The benefit game kicks off…

Ft. Jackson officials say soldier dies after being hospitalized for medical emergency

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Fort Jackson officials say a 17-year-old Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldier died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency. According to officials, Private Alyssa Cahoon was transported by Fort Jackson EMS to an off-post hospital after…

Columbia International University hosts ribbon cutting for new Health Science Lab

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia International University is taking big steps in its plans to expand health care courses, including a nursing program. Friday, the university held a ribbon-cutting for the new 2,700 square foot Health…

Deputies: Suspects arrested in shooting that left teen dead

Richland Co., (S.C.)--Richland Co. deputies say three suspects are in custody in connection with the shooting death of a 17 year old boy. Deputies say they responded to Nexus Apartments in the Village at Sandhills on July 20th to a…

Former detention center officer charged with assault

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A former Kershaw County Detention Center officer was booked into that very detention center after being charged with assault. According to SLED, Steven Payne is charged with second degree assault…

Lexington County Coroner identifies shooting victim, Deputies make arrest

LEXINGTON CO, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Coroner has identified a man who was shot and killed Thursday on Glenn Road. According to the coroner, 66 year old Michael Duane Funny, of West Columbia, was shot multiple times in the…

RCSD: Three suspects connected to multiple burglaries arrested at homeless camp

Richland County deputies have arrested three suspects connected to multiple burglaries at a homeless camp.

Increased law enforcement at Dreher High School after threat against school

Richland District One says there will be more law enforcement officers at Dreher High School today due to a threat made against the school.

RACE FOR GOVERNOR: Joe Cunningham and running mate Tally Casey meet with Columbia residents at local brewery

“We want to legalize marijuana. We want to legalize sports betting. We want to take that money and pay our teachers more," Cunningham said. "We want to look to eliminate the state income tax in South Carolina. It’s a message of freedom and it resonates throughout the entire state.”

Lexington deputies investigate shooting that leaves three injured

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting they say left three people injured.

Benedict College's Environmental Engineering program receives accreditation

Benedict College has become the 1st HBCU in South Carolina to receive accreditation for its Environmental Engineering program. Clemson University is the only other school in the state to have this accreditation for its Environmental Engineering program.