Lots of new faces and maybe a more conservative tilt as South Carolina Legislature starts session
More introductions than normal were needed Tuesday as the South Carolina General Assembly started its latest two-year session.
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What is it like to fight a forest fire first hand? Asst. Chief Valentino knows
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - Over the last several days, we have watched the devastation that fire has done to Los Angeles County, with a net result, as of this writing, 135 wildfires, over 40,000…
Columbia Police investigate deadly shooting
Columbia Police investigate double shooting at the Colony Apartment Complex along West Beltline Boulevard
SC lawmakers gavel in to a new session and outline goals
Another long debated topic will be discussed now that Republicans enjoy a super majority, a more restrictive abortion ban.
SC departments offer support during Birth Defects Awareness Month
January is Birth Defects Awareness Month.
As five respiratory illnesses spread, local doctors encourage vaccines and handwashing
With many of those pesky, annual bugs going around, local doctors are encouraging folks to wash their hands -- and get vaccinated!
ASGDC inmate charged with assault, battery of a high and aggravated nature
Richland County deputies have announced a follow up to the multiple arrests at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Local Living: Chappelle Memorial AME Church’s annual MLK Day program
Local Living: Chappelle Memorial AME Church’s annual MLK Day program
SCDCA warns parents after PowerSchool breach, urges credit checks for kids
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is reminding parents of ways to protect their child's information following last week's data breach involving PowerSchool.
Police: Man randomly stabbed in Columbia store
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they responded to Walgreens at the intersection of Devine St. and Beltline Blvd. Tuesday morning to a report of a stabbing. Investigators say witnesses told them Jermaine Nedd, 47, stabbed the victim in the…
Gasoline prices rise in South Carolina amid national fluctuations
Average gasoline prices in South Carolina have increased by two cents per gallon over the past week, reaching an average of $2.76 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,028 stations across the state.
Advocacy groups push for Medicaid expansion as South Carolina's legislative session nears
On the eve of South Carolina's 2025 legislative session, external organizations continue to advocate for expanding Medicaid coverage in the Palmetto State.
Saluda County Sheriff's Office hosts space heater drive
With this cold weather not going anywhere for a while, some of our neighbors need help staying warm.
Traffic Safety Unit investigating after collision on Sunset Blvd/US-378 at Palmetto Park Blvd
Lexington Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a collision that happened on Monday, said officers.
Man wanted for multiple charges arrested, say Irmo Police
The Irmo Police Department is searching for a man wanted for multiple charges, said officers.
Lexington Police searching for person accused of auto tampering in Wellesley neighborhood
Lexington Police needs help identifying someone accused of auto tampering and theft in the Wellesley neighborhood, said LPD.
Multiple lanes blocked on I-26 after incident, say Irmo Fire
Irmo Fire District is asking people on 26 Eastbound near malfunction junction to expect delays in the area as they tend to incident in the area, say officials.
2 men arrested for drug trafficking, say Sumter Co. deputies
Two men have been arrested in connection with drug trafficking, say Sumter County deputies.
Forest Acres Police investigating multiple Monday night fires, say officers
The Forest Acres Police Department (FAPD) is investigating 6 fires that occurred last night in the Area of Old Mill Circle and Lakeview Circle, off Trenholm Road, say the department.
Firefighters respond to morning fire at Spring Hill High School
Firefighters responded to a morning fire at Spring Hill High School, said the fire department.
Woman accused of causing fire that killed cat, dog
Fairfield County deputies have arrested a woman accused of causing a fire that killed a cat and a dog, said FCSO.
South Carolina State University opens first lactation spaces for nursing mothers
South Carolina State University has announced the opening of its first two lactation spaces, designed to provide a supportive and comfortable environment for nursing employees and students.
Man wanted in connection with home invasion that resulted in a death, say Lexington Co. deputies
Deputies are asking for help finding a 19-year-old wanted for two counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, said Lexington County deputies.
Missing endangered woman found dead, say Batesburg-Leesville Police
Batesburg-Leesville Police Department says 82-year-old Edwinton K. Henderson was found deceased.
Gov. McMaster makes SC budget requests ahead of legislative session
In addition to investing in power and roads, the governor asks lawmakers to drop the state income tax to 6 percent, putting almost $200 million back into the pockets of South Carolina taxpayers.
