Autopsy report released after body was found on Wilder Street
Sumter County Coroner's Office is releasing more details after a teenager's body was found in front of an abandoned home on Monday.
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SC State university names honors college after late Emily England Clyburn
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --South Carolina State University honors one of its alumna, the late Dr. Emily England0-Clyburn, by naming its honors college after her. Dr. Clyburn, was a Librarian, Activist, Philanthropist, trailblazer and the…
Three Midlands schools named 2020 'Palmetto Finest Awards' finalists
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Congratulations are in order for three Midlands schools. White Knoll Elementary school in Lexington School District One, Batesburg-Leesville High school in Lexington School District Three and Dutch Fork High…
House Minority Leader gives Democratic responds to State of the State
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- After Governor Henry McMaster finished his speech for the 2020 State of the State address, House Minority Leader and Richland County Representative Todd Rutherford gave the Democratic…
Home burglary suspect breaking into home caught on camera
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A burglar was caught on camera breaking into a home in Richland County. The Richland County Sheriff's Department released surveillance video showing…
Education, taxes and fetal heartbeat bill top priority for McMaster
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Governor Henry McMaster made education, taxes and the fetal heartbeat bill a top priority at this third state of the state address Wednesday night. McMaster made it clear that he wants to…
Preview of the 2020 State of the State address
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Education, health care, and tax cuts are all expected to be highlights of this evening's speech. Some of those goals were laid out in the governor's…
Senators discuss potential role of vouchers in future of public education
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --State lawmakers continue to go back-and-forth about the state of education in South Carolina, but some are making a stand against legislation pushing for the use of school choice vouchers. A…
Supporters push for legalization of medical marijuana in S.C.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Wednesday, people in support of legalizing medical marijuana took to the State House to call on legislators to pass a medical cannabis program this session. South Carolina patients, health…
Columbia Police make arrests in connection with murder of 22 year old
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they have arrested two people in connection with the death of a 22-year-old shot on Colleton Street Tuesday. Police say the shooting happened at the…
Richland Two offers Free Tax help at Adult Education Center
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Do you need help with your taxes? Richland School District Two is partnering with SC Thrive to offer free tax services. According to district officials, The Richland Two W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center will…
Governor McMaster to lay out goals in State of the State Speech Wednesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- At the State House on Wednesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will deliver the State of the State address at 7 pm. The speech will layout the…
Lexington deputies arrest woman accused of trafficking meth in Gaston
Lexington County deputies say they've arrested a woman accused of trafficking meth in Gaston and possessing a firearm.
One driver killed after colliding with culvert on U.S. Highway 21 near Chips Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one driver was killed after hitting a culvert early this morning on U.S. 21.
Update: One man killed after Gable Oaks Apartments shooting; two arrested
Columbia Police says one man has died after a shooting last night at the Gable Oaks apartment complex on Colleton Street.
Two men arrested for stealing multiple weapons and a Purple Heart in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County deputies say they arrested two men accused of multiple burglaries since December last year.
Teen says he accidentally shot 15-year-old girl while playing a game
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has charged Ja’cobi Worthy, 17, with attempted murder and possession of a pistol under the age of 18. On January 17th at approximately 5:20…
Water company explains possible rate hike in Irmo
IRMO,SC (WOLO)- A Midlands community says they're not going with the flow about a possible sewage bill increase. Residents in Irmo say they'll be flushing money down the drain if their sewer bill goes…
Lawmakers release plan to reform healthcare in South Carolina
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina lawmakers released their plan to reform the states healthcare system. Under the healthcare freedom agenda, individuals would pay a monthly fee for unlimited access to their physician,…
Richland District Two break ground on new state of the art center
Richland Co, SC (WOLO) --- Students in Richland District two will soon have another state of the art learning center at their disposal. Tuesday morning, district officials broke ground on the center for…
Suspected dog fighting operation dismantled after elderly woman attacked
York Co., SC (WOLO) --- The York County Sheriff's Office has arrested 38 year old Richard Edward Faulkenberry, Jr. accused of Animal Fighting. Deputies say they were called…
Thomas Cooper Library on UofSC Campus unveils 'Library of the future'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, University of South Carolina leaders cut the ribbon on what they're calling the 'library of the future'. Located on the 4th floor of the Thomas Cooper Library, the…
Senators start discussing amendments to education reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- For the fourth straight day, lawmakers discussed a bill that would shake up education in South Carolina. Tuesday marked the first day amendments to Senate Bill 419 could be added,…
Governor McMaster set to deliver State of the State Speech
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's Governor will lay out his plans for the state and the new year. Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his State of the State speech Wednesday,…
S.C.'s transition to eWIC complete
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, the South Carolina Department and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated the state's new electronic benefit card for families. The card is now offered by the Woman, Infants and Children program,…
