PHENOGY Inc. selects Columbia as future U.S. Headquarters
A Swiss based energy company has selected Columbia as the location for its U.S. headquarters
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Governor appoints next SC Adjutant General
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday afternoon Governor Henry McMaster named South Carolina's new adjutant general. The governor named Brigadier General Robin Stilwell to the post. Stilwell, who currently serves as director of the joint staff for the South Carolina National Guard,…
Deputies: Two Midlands students charged for guns at school
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say two students at Dutch Fork High School are facing charges after bringing guns on school grounds. Deputies…
Sumter deputies investigating child death
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter Co. deputies say at 6:41 Tuesday morning investigators received a call that a 6 month old child was unconscious at a home on Whipporwill Dr. When…
Arctic blast hitting much of the U.S.
An arctic blast is hitting much of the U.S. today
Update: Newberry Co. Coroner identifies worker who died in trench collapse
The Newberry County Coroner has identified the worker who died in a trench collapse Monday as 53 year old Anthony Marquet Hollowman of Bishopville
Prices at the pump fall nearly 5 cents in the Midlands
Gas prices have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, according to Gas Buddy. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.78 per gallon.
Lexington Co. man accused of charges connected with criminal solicitation of a minor
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- The SC Attorney General's Office says a Midlands man is accused of three charges in connection with the criminal solicitation of minors. Authorities say on February 12, Daniel Bush, 60, of Cayce solicited and traveled to meet…
Boroughs no longer U.S. Attorney for SC following termination by Trump administration
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the US Attorney's Office, Adair Boroughs has been fired by the Trump administration. According to officials First Asst. U.S. Attorney Brook Andrews is now the acting U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina. Boroughs…
A Midlands college joins effort to help inmates earn their degrees
A Midlands college is joining the effort to help those incarcerated in South Carolina earn their degrees.
Hundreds protest 'Project 2025' at S.C. State House
Dozens gather at the State House to protest 'Project 2025'on President's Day
Officials: Worker killed after trench collapse
Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials in Newberry Co. say a worker has died after being buried in a ditch. According to the Newberry Co. Sheriff's Office, Fairview Fire and Lake Murray Rescue responded…
SC Flu cases on the rise: Prisma Health Doctors speak out on how to spot symptoms, get treatment
Flu cases are on the rise in South Carolina. State health officials say 37 flu related deaths were reported in just the first week of February.
Richland County Fire Marshal’s Office investigating cause of weekend fire
The cause of a weekend fire is being investigated by the Richland County Fire Marshal’s Office. According to the Columbia Richland Fire Department, crews responded Sunday morning, before 5am, to Crestlite Drive off of Bluff Road for a house fire
Gas Prices fall in SC
Gas prices have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, according to Gas Buddy.
No. 4 South Carolina sees 71-game home winning streak end
South Carolina’s coach and her defending national champions certainly need some support after the last of their impressive streaks, a run of 71 straight wins at loud, supportive Colonial Life Arena, ended in an 87-58 loss to No. 7 UConn on Sunday.
Flu got you down? -- Here's when to stay home and when to see a doctor
"Tylenol and Motrin are mainstays. Other things to help control symptoms would be things like Sudafed, Afrin nasal sprays, antihistamines like Benadryl, and there are some cough suppressants as well for folks who are struggling with managing their cough," he says.
RCSD: Missing teen found safe
Fourteen-year-old Ainsley Burch was last seen on February 11th around 10:45 p.m. in Blythewood. She is described as a white female, 5'3" tall, and 110 lbs.
Deputies investigate shots fired into South Sumter home
The Sumter County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting that took place in the Country Springs neighborhood Friday evening.
Sumter police search for gunman in driveby shooting
Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place around 6:30 Friday night. According to authorities, police were called to North Main street after…
Deputies: Midlands man arrested for torturing dog
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say Darius Golson is charged with ill treatment of animals. Investigators say on February…
One injured in shooting at Midlands Walmart
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter say they responded to a shooting Friday afternoon at Walmart on Broad St. Investigators say one person was injured. Police say they ultimately determined the incident started as a dispute between two people. Police…
Scout Motors’ effort to directly sell its electric SUVs where they’ll make them stalls
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--Legislation to let Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors sell its electric SUVs directly to people in South Carolina, where the vehicles will be built, has stalled after fierce opposition from traditional automobile dealers. A House subcommittee held a carefully prepared meeting this…
Gas prices on the rise in the Midlands
If you are filling up at the pump this weekend, expect to pay more
RCSD: Individual hit by car following traffic stop
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say around 12pm Friday RCSD initiated a traffic stop on I-20 Westbound near MM 74 which is not far from the I-277 interchange. Deputies say the individual pulled over to the shoulder and…
