South Carolina's official website gets a makeover
The South Carolina Department of Administration, unveiled a new website this week.
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Delays expected on 1-20 Eastbound starting January 31 for power line installation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can expect delays on 1-20 Eastbound between mile marker 51 and 62 in Lexington County this weekend. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, there will be delays due to power line installation on the…
Newberry teen's funeral Friday after fatal crash on Kibler Bridge Road
A Newberry County teenager will be put to rest today after a fatal crash last week that took place on Kibler Bridge Road.
Orangeburg Co. man charged for attacking his wife with 'machete-like' knife
An Orangeburg County man has been arrested for attempted muder. After investigators say he attacked his wife with a machete-like knife.
Sumter deputies arrest four people for multiple burglaries in December
Sumter County Sheriff's Office have arrested four people accused of multiple burglaries in December last year.
Woolard Technology students use mobile lab to learn life saving techniques
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Thursday the Woolard Technology Center and Prisma Health teamed up to put students on the scene of a mock accident. Health Science students at WTC worked to save…
Coker University community mourns loss of student shot to death
Hartsville, SC (WOLO) -- while authorities work to bring the third suspect to justice, the Hartsville community works to remember those lost in that shooting. Nia Watson has more on how the Coker…
Senators mull bill that would ban anyone under 18 from using commercial tanning beds
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A group of Senators listened to testimony from people concerning House Bill 3807, which if passed, would ban anyone under the age of 18 from using a commercial tanning…
Hands-Free bill likely dead for year
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--A bill that would require anyone using a cellphone while driving in South Carolina to not hold the phone in their hands appears to be dead for the year. The Senate Transportation Committee decided Wednesday to not vote…
Prices at the Pump fall again in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices continue to fall as we near the end of the month. According to GasBuddy, drivers in Columbia are paying 6.1 cents less per gallon than last week. The average price of gas in Columbia is…
Local student battling sickle cell disease surprised with Super Bowl tickets
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There was a 'super' surprise Thursday morning at Crayton Middle School, when a student was gifted tickets to this weekend's face off between the Kansas City Chiefs and the…
SC Proposed ban on holding Cell phones while driving could be dead at State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill that would require anyone using a cellphone while driving in South Carolina to not hold the phone in their hands appears to be dead for the year. The Senate Transportation Committee decided Wednesday to…
Judy Scott, Walter Scott's mother, has died
Family of Judy Scott have confirmed she passed away on Tuesday, January 28.
Lawmakers move closer to putting an end to offshore drilling along SC coast
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- This week lawmakers could get one step closer to stopping offshore oil drilling off of the South Carolina coast, once and for all. Andrew James reports.
Orangeburg deputies arrest man who fired shots at a home
Orangeburg County deputies arrested a man they say shot at a home with children inside.29 year old, Kenneth Moorer
Lexington County man arrested on 15 child porn charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says a Lexington County man is arrested on 15 child porn charges.
DHEC discusses findings as they watch for coronavirus in SC
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday representatives from the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) met with lawmakers to discuss the coronavirus. Officials say there have been no confirmed cases in South…
Columbia Mayor responds to state's lawsuit over city gun ordinances: "We won’t stop, Mr. Attorney General"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia's Mayor pulled no punches Wednesday night as the city faces a lawsuit in the State supreme…
Residents warm up to Columbia police during Cocoa with a Cop
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Members of the community had the chance to get to know the Columbia Police Department a little better. People met with officers at the Richland Library for 'Cocoa with a…
Success of 'Wicked' opens the door for Broadway in Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Following the success of the debut of the musical 'Wicked' at the Koger Center for the Arts, The Roberts Group, the company behind the show has announced two…
Teachers meet with lawmakers, give feedback on education reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Hundreds of teachers came to the State House Wednesday to have conversations with lawmakers about the state of public education in South Carolina. Several teachers spoke about, among other…
Man arrested after deputies find nearly 8k worth of drugs, handgun
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- The Orangeburg County Sheriff's office has arrested 42 year old Londell Sackel and charged him with Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, and Intent to Distribute various drugs…
Coroner: Murder victim was strangled, beaten to death
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The Sumter Co. Coroner's Office says a woman found murdered in a hotel room yesterday was strangled and beaten to death. The coroner says the autopsy revealed strangulation and blunt force injuries to the head as…
Deputies: Student charged with assault after punching teacher
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A 17 year old student is charged with assault after deputies say she punched a teacher. Investigators say it happened Wednesday at 12:30 after the teacher escorted the student in the hallway to have a conversation about…
Twins to graduate from Fort Jackson after completing basic training together
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Thursday, two soldiers will get to say they've graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson with their sibling. But not only are they related, they're…
