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,…
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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,…
Trio wanted after stealing cell phones from teens during armed robbery
Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are looking for one female and two males after they robbed two teenagers at gunpoint.
Victim of hit and run dies days after being struck on W. Beltline Boulevard: CPD
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a driver who police say failed to render aid.
Man dies after jumping from moving vehicle on I-77 Saturday
A man is dead after authorities say he jumped from a moving vehicle on I-77 over the weekend. The man was 24 year old Nelson Felipe
State Senator sponsors bill to raise jury duty age limit
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --One state Senator wants to raise the age limit someone can get out of jury duty from 65 to 75. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey says he his sponsoring the bill…
What some black voters in SC say they're looking for in a presidential candidate
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential candidates have been flocking to the palmetto state hoping to get the support of black voters, who play a crucial role in who will get the parties nomination during the…
Wreath laying ceremony held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Monday afternoon City leaders held their annual Martin Luther King, Jr. day ceremony at the historical marker that bears the name of the civil rights leader in Five…
Thousands march together to State House for "King Day at the Dome"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- For the last twenty years, more and more people have converged on the Capital City to celebrate the impact Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. had on others. On Monday,…
Democratic presidential candidates link arms, march together to honor MLK
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Hundreds followed the Democratic presidential candidates, as they marched from the prayer service to the State House for the King Day at the Dome ceremony. Arm in arm,…
Columbia 18th in STD's per capita
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--According to data released by the Centers for Disease Control, and compiled by the web site, innerbody.com Columbia is number 18 in the number of sexually transmitted per 100K people. The study included cases of HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea,…
Man's body found on Wilder Street in Sumter County
Deputies in Sumter say a death investigation is underway after a male was found in the yard of an abandoned residence on Wilder Street.
Inmate stabbed, held hostage by cellmate: SCDC
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Corrections say that an inmate at Kershaw County Correctional Institution was stabbed and held hostage by his cellmate Monday morning.
Man dropped off at hospital with gunshot wound after a shooting in Columbia Sunday
Columbia Police say one man is critically injured after a shooting on Sunday and was dropped off at a local hospital.
MLK walk at University of South Carolina Sumter today
Sumter police say they're preparing a route for a walk at University of South Carolina Sumter to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Troopers investigate fatal hit and run on I-77 South at mile marker 12
South Carolina Highway Patrol says they're investigating a fatal hit and run on I-77 South over the weekend.
Man killed from shots outside home in small SC city
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a man was killed in what appeared to be a shooting from a street into a home in a small South Carolina city. Newberry County deputies said the victim was dropped off Saturday night…
SC Gov. McMaster gets ready for State of the State speech
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is set to give his State of the State speech on Wednesday. The speech will be the governor's outline of his goals for 2020. McMaster gave some hints about his priorities…
Yes, it appears another Jeep is stuck along Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Jeep's and the sands of Myrtle Beach do not seem to go well together after now another SUV appears to be stuck on the beach. A viewer shared the photo below with ABC 15's Ed Piotrowski…
Buttigieg shifts plans, will attend King holiday event in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, who has been criticized for his slow outreach to black and other minority voters, has rearranged his schedule to make room for events in early-voting South Carolina that honor Martin Luther…
SC Forestry Commission looking for stolen firefighting bulldozer and transport
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Forestry Commission is asking for help finding two of its emergency vehicles that were stolen overnight. According to the Forestry Commission, a firefighting bulldozer and transport were stolen near Wildwood Lane and Wateree…
SC officer released from hospital after cruiser is struck, DUI arrest made
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCIV) — A Georgetown police officer is recovering after being involved in a crash on Friday night. According to officials, Sergeant Scott Scogin was in his police cruiser while he was helping a disabled motorist. The cruiser was then hit…
Mayor Benjamin to deliver State of the City
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to outline his plans for the new year in his annual State of the City Address. The address will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. The public is invited to…
