South Carolina participates in 'Operation Southern Shield' to reduce road fatalities
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the amount of cars on the roadways greatly increases and makes it more dangerous for people on the roads.
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Police: Teen girl had knife when shot by officer
A police report says a 16-year-old girl shot by an officer in South Carolina was armed with a knife and had threatened suicide.
Alleged thief tried to use stolen credit card to purchase gift cards at Kroger
A suspect was captured on store surveillance video after trying to purchase several hundred dollars worth of gift cards with a stolen credit card.
Hummus recalled over Listeria concern
Before you spread that hummus, check to see if you could be spreading something else.
The latest surrounding the selection of UofSC's next president
The latest surrounding the selection of UofSC's next president
Earthquake reported north of Irmo
Irmo, SC (WOLO)-- Things were shaking in Irmo this morning. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says the US Geological Survey reported a 2.2 earthquake centered just north of the Harbison State Forest. The survey says it happened at 8:06…
Federal Judge rules against 20/20 citizenship question
(CNN) -- President Trump's push for a citizenship questionaire on the 20-20 census has been shot down. Tuesday, a federal judge in New York issued an order that prevents adding the question…
SCDC: Prison postal director arrested for giving contraband to inmates
(WOLO) - A postal director at a state prison has been arrested, accused of providing contraband to inmates. According to SCDC, Brenda Wideman provided inmates with…
City Council gives first approval in gun seizure ordinance
The Columbia City Council has give first approval to an ordinance that would allow law enforcement to confiscate guns — if they're used in a violent crime.
Richland County Council gives homeowners clarity after assessment notice
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Council addressed concerns after 97,000 of homeowners got a notice that their property values went up, which could raise their taxes as well. "South Carolina requires us…
Clemson student killed in crash is fifth to die in 3 months
A Clemson University student hit and killed by a car in Jacksonville, Florida, is the fifth student from the school to die in the past three months.
McMaster: Idea of impropriety in leader search preposterous
A spokesman for Gov. Henry McMaster says it's preposterous to suggest the governor did anything improper during the search for a new University of South Carolina president.
Food Lion donates new refrigerator truck to Harvest Hope
Today Food Lion donated a new refrigerator truck to Harvest Hope Food Bank worth over $100,000 dollars to help feed families across the state.
Trading school supplies for parking fines: City Council discusses new ordinance
The Columbia City Council is discussing a new way for people to pay off their parking tickets.
Former SC governor, congressman Mark Sanford may run against Trump in 2020
Mark Sanford is considering a run for president in 2020.
SC agents investigating fire that destroyed rural church
A fire has destroyed a rural church in Williamsburg County and South Carolina agents are investigating.
Authorities ID skydiver killed while landing in SC
Authorities have released the identity of a skydiver who died during a hard landing near the South Carolina-North Carolina border.
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Richland Co. communities
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- West Nile virus is confirmed in two places in Richland Co., after mosquitoes tested positive in Forest Acres and St. Andrews. Now, Richland Co. Vector Control is trying to minimize…
Valet arrested after taking customers car home, says he didn't have money to fix his car
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A Midlands woman came home to a missing car at the airport because a valet employee took her car for a spin. "I was very upset," Joye Johnson said. "I felt violated…
Deals, protests during Amazon Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Day is coming with a wave of deals — and protests.
