Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- One of the lawmakers who spoke during Governor Henry McMaster's Wednesday news conference on education was Horry Co. Republican Sen. Greg Hembree. Thursday the teaching advocacy group SCforED took exception to claims Sen. Hembree made during the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--There's been an increase in the weekly number of unemployment claims in the state. More than 19,000 people filed for the benefits last week, an increase of more than 3,000 from the previous week. Since the beginning of…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Now more than 1,000 people have died from COVID-19 in South Carolina. 69 deaths were reported Thursday but DHEC says there was another delay in reporting making the zero reported deaths Wednesday much less significant. DHEC says…
If you are a resident of Fairfield County, you and your family have a chance to pick up free food share boxes today.
Orangeburg County deputies have released a composite sketch of the suspect accused of a homicide on Sunday.
Newberry County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on I-26 East involving a tow-truck on Tuesday.
(CNN) - Kroger is the latest retailer to require customers to wear a mask while shopping there. The retail company made the announcement Wednesday. The National Retail Federation…
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A man well-known around the Orangeburg community was murdered Tuesday while helping someone inspect a refrigerator. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, the unnamed victim had gone with an acquaintance to a home on Irvin…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is calling on school districts to allow students to come back to their classrooms this fall. He told reporters that he instructed Superintendent of Education Molly…
Lexington-Richland School District Five is prepared to offer parents a choice between two possible plans when schools return this fall.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning tax payers of a 'tremendous increase' in the amount of scams.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police arrested a suspect in a deadly afternoon shooting at an apartment complex Tuesday. Leona Toatley, 19, was arrested and will face a murder charge in the domestic shooting death…
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Travelers from certain states landing at New York airports starting Tuesday could face a $2,000 fine for failing to fill out a form that state officials will use to track travelers and ensure they’re following quarantine…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies with the Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office are seeking a person of interest in a suspicious death. Investigators say on Sunday Chad Williams, 26, notified authorities after discovering a family member unconscious…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says every South Carolinian can play a role in curbing the COVID-19 pandemic by simply wearing a mask. The Republican Senator was in Columbia Tuesday to speak…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department says one of its own has died from COVID-19. Master Police Officer (MPO) Robert J. “Bob” Hall died early Tuesday…
Newberry County deputies say three men have been charged with murder for a fatal shooting at a party last year.
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington Medical Center will offer free COVID-19 testing Tuesday July 14th. The testing will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Lexington High School located at…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --School districts across the state are debating whether or not to bring students back to the classroom this fall. Some are considering distance learning, while others are considering hybrid models where…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --This weekend, South Carolina saw its first cases of a rare inflammatory condition affecting children who have had COVID-19. South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported least two…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Bureau of Protective Services says it is looking for a couple who stole a credit card while visiting the SC State Museum. Investigators say the man and the woman were captured…
Richland Co. (S.C.)--Richland County deputies say they've arrested a man who robbed a Family Dollar and assaulted a store employee. Investigators say on June 14th Raeshaun Stampley, 38, was confronted by an employee of the store's location on Two Notch…
The scholarship will be awarded to four incoming freshmen each year who will receive $10,000 per year for their education as well as other opportunities.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Monday, announced 1,532 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 13 additional confirmed deaths . Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 58,003, and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Mark your calendars. The Income Tax deadline is this Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The IRS postponed tax day from April 15, 2020 due to the coronavirus. People who cannot meet the…
