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.
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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.
Early voting begins in South Carolina; hundreds show up in Richland Co. to cast their votes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Monday marked the first day of early voting for the November election, and thousands showed up at voting offices across the state to make their voices heard. In Richland County,…
Sumter County deputies searching for suspects wanted for October 2020 shooting
Sumter County deputies say a man was fatally shot at a home on Nicole Lane on October 1, 2020.
Sumter County Sheriff seeking information after man's body is found behind building
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are seeking information about an alleged shooting death. Investigators say 38-year-old Russell Eugene Gleghorn was found dead behind a building on the 1100 block of Old Pocalla Road after 1 a.m. October 4.
DHEC: 545 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 4 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
UPDATE: Body found in downtown Columbia Sunday morning identified
Columbia Police say they have identified the man whose body was found at the 1700 block of Senate Street Sunday morning as 26-year-old Wesley Colin Brown of Greenville.
Richland Co. bomb squad responds after "suspicious materials" found
Richland, Co. S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies say while they were investigating a domestic incident on Claudia Dr. Monday morning deputies found what they are calling suspicious materials. No further detail or description was…
SLED investigating officer involved shooting in Laurens County
Officers with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division say they are investigating an officer involved shooting which took place in Laurens County.
Pedestrian dead after early morning vehicle collision in Orangeburg County
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision in Orangeburg Saturday.It happened on South Carolina Highway 6...
DHEC: More than 100 mobile Coronavirus test sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials are urging anyone who wants to get tested for Coronavirus to check out the testing locations. According to DHEC, testing for COVID-19 is essential because it…
