Tractor trailer involved in fatal hit & run on US-301 in Orangeburg
South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for a tractor trailer driver involved in a fatal hit and run Tuesday morning on US Highway 301.
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Newberry Coroner identifies truck driver killed in fatal crash on US 76
Newberry County Coroner's Office has identified the driver who collided with multiple trees, a ditch, and a fence on Monday, October 5th.
Columbia Mayor's Virtual Walk Against Domestic Violence this Saturday
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin's annual "Walk Against Domestic Violence" event will be held virtually this Saturday.
Local law enforcement find unique ways to host 'National Night Out'
(Richland Co., WOLO) ---Coronavirus has altered a lot of things we've grown accustomed to including, the Richland County Sheriff's Department's 'National Night Out' celebration. 'National Night Out' is usually held each August by…
S. Carolina sees tens of thousands of absentee votes roll in
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The state Election Commission says more than 23,000 absentee ballots were turned in Monday in South Carolina, the first day the state offered in-person absentee voting for the 2020 general election. The commission says the number…
How a unique ally is fighting the spread of infection inside one SC hospital
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A recent report suggests that the overall risk of hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections is low, but that may be thanks to…
Irmo man gets 40 years for 2019 murder of Lexington woman
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says an Irmo man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with no chance of parole for a 2019 murder. During a jury trial held…
Single tickets available for remaining Gamecock football games
Single tickets are now available for the Gamecocks remaining home games.
Local party leaders react to SCOTUS ruling on state's witness signature requirement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- If you’re planning on voting through the mail, you now need a witness sign off on your ballot. The Supreme Court decided Monday night that South Carolina would reinstate a…
UofSC reports three new cases of COVID-19 in latest dashboard update
The University of South Carolina updated its coronavirus dashboard and reports three new cases of COVID-19 since Friday. Two of these cases are students.
SLED: Two suspects arrested for Blackville murder
On Tuesday, agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division say they arrested two men in connection with the robbery of the Corner Stop 10 convenience store in Blackville which left one dead.
Richland County opening satellite polling places for absentee early voting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Starting on Wednesday, October 7, there will be a series of satellite polling places throughout Richland County, where voters can come and cast their votes. Monday marked the first day of early voting for the November election, and…
DHEC: 693 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 17 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its updated coronavirus data as of Monday.
RCSD: Man charged with attempted murder after throwing flaming gasoline on victim's face
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested 55-year-old, Cornelius Neal Diamond on Monday on charges of attempted murder.
Turn on your porch lights for "National Night Out"
Sumter Police are asking you to turn your porch lights on for National Night Out Tuesday night.
SLED: Suspect involved in Laurens County officer involved shooting charged with attempted murder
Officers with the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division say they arrested a man Monday in connection with a confrontation with deputies in the Laurens County Sheriff's Office that took place Sunday in Gray Court.
SC Attorney General's Office honors victims of domestic violence
The South Carolina Attorney General's office held a virtual ceremony this morning, to remember victims of domestic violence.
New free coronavirus testing site open in Columbia
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says they teamed up with the Richland County Recreation Commission to bring a new COVID-19 testing site to Columbia.
Driver dies after hitting ditch, fence and several trees on US Highway 76 in Newberry
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver was killed after a collision on US Highway 76 on Monday evening.
Two men arrested in drive-through drug bust in Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County deputies say two men were arrested after using a home as a drive-through for selling illegal narcotics.
Man caught on camera punching adult store worker arrested
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man wanted for punching a store employee in the face outside an adult video store. Lorenzo Patterson, 31, has been charged with 3rd-degree assault and battery. On September 26, Authorities say the…
Supreme Court reinstates South Carolina ballot witness requirement
By: JESSICA GRESKO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats had sought to have the requirement put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, but Republicans had defended it as deterring fraud. While the…
SCDEW: SC to join several other states in virtual job fair Tuesday
South Carolina is one of several states taking part in a virtual job fair. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says the job fair is tomorrow from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Government accepting bids for Savannah River Site nuclear waste clean up
The federal government is taking bids to clean up nuclear waste at the Savannah River Site in Aiken. The contract could be worth up to $21 billion over several years.
Gov. McMaster extends condolences to family of Myrtle Beach Police officer killed Saturday night
Myrtle Beach Police say an officer was fatally shot on Saturday night after responding to a domestic violence call.
