One of the executives at the center of the VC Summer nuclear power plant debacle will plead guilty Thursday in federal court. The US Attorney's office announced former SCANA Executive Vice President Stephen Byrne will plead guilty to conspiracy to…
A state agency is helping students across the state gain access to the internet. Wednesday the state Office of Regulatory Staff, the education department and Commission on Higher Education announced they will distribute a minimum of 100,000 mobile hot spots…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Hundreds of photographers across the country, including here in South Carolina, made an impact Wednesday through the '10,000 Headshots' photo initiative. This was the largest, single-day initiative that provided thousands…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- A judge has temporarily blocked Gov. Henry McMaster's decision to use CARES Act funds on private school vouchers. Orangeburg Co. Circuit Court Judge Edgar Dickson granted the block after attorney Skyler Hutto argued that the governor's decision…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Wednesday, announced 1,654 new confirmed cases and one new probable case of the coronavirus and 39 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Some new faces are heading to local hospitals to help out with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the state's Department…
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A gun theft ring at a midlands UPS hub was busted last week by Lexington County deputies. The guns were stolen from incoming packages at the shipping company’s hub in West Columbia. Tre’von…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. say Daniel Thomas, 19, is charged with sex trafficking, two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Deputies say on…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Walmart is building a new warehouse in South Carolina. The addition is expected to bring 1,000 jobs to the state. According to a news release from the Governor's office, the $220 million…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced a high number of deaths at 56 and 1,870 new confirmed cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, there are several mobile testing sites across the Midlands and the state this week. Right now there are 83 mobile testing events…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting. Investigators say just before Midnight Monday, a 23 year old man was shot and killed at Gable Oaks Apartments off Colleton Street. Columbia Police say…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he will not force South Carolinians to wear masks, but other Governors are choosing to go a different route. Some are enforcing a statewide mask mandate,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Monday, 1,445 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed to get gas this week, you'll notice prices are on the rise. According to AAA, prices jumped ten cents over last month. Drivers in the Midlands…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Vice President and his wife will be in Columbia Tuesday. According to the White House, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence will visit with Governor Henry McMaster and his wife Peggy McMaster Tuesday…
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster was in Greenville Monday to announce the creation of the Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) grants.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It is a celebration 100 years in the making! Saturday, friends and family held a parade in Hopkins, and the guest of honor was Lula G. Daniels. Lula is getting ready to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina has reached a new record high number of confirmed Coronavirus cases. Sunday, DHEC reported 2,335 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 19 additional confirmed deaths. State Health officials say this brings the total number of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Sunday announced 2,335 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 19 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you need to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting more than 80 mobile testing sites across the State. State Health officials say, as part of ongoing efforts to increase testing in underserved and rural communities,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is set to host a tax free weekend. The state's annual Tax Free holiday is set for August 7-9, 2020. During the weekend, certain items will be exempt…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Two teenagers are in custody in South Carolina accused of a shooting that left the husband of a provost at the College of Charleston dead. Authorities say it happened about 6:15 a.m. Friday in a robbery…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Saturday announced 1,481 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and a record 39 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 67,396 and confirmed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has ordered flags at the State House to be flown at half staff on Saturday. According to a release from the office: As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding…
