Lawmakers learn about interested parties in purchasing Santee Cooper
State lawmakers learned more about the parties interested in purchasing Santee Cooper.
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Report: SC still ranks worst among domestic violence, but improvements being made
Members of the South Carolina Domestic Violence Advisory Committee discussed its annual report at the State House Wednesday morning.
Barnwell man sentenced to life in death of unborn son 16 year old pregnant mother
The State of South Carolina Fourteen Judicial Circuit court says a Bamberg man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the murder of a 16-year-old pregnant woman, and the unborn child she was carrying.
Black lawmakers protest judicial elections in South Carolina
South Carolina lawmakers have elected an attorney to the state Court of Appeals who has never been a judge, leading some black lawmakers to temporarily walk out of the chamber.
Mississippi man accused of assaulting two SC girls, others
A Mississippi man stands accused of sexually abusing two girls from South Carolina and four other girls in Ohio, and police are concerned there may be more victims in nine other states.
Columbia Housing Authority officials give update on former Allen Benedict Court residents
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Program highlights benefits of shared parenting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A shared parenting event at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center shed light on the child benefits of 50-50 custody. Capitol for Kids is part of the *fathers rights movement* and *equal…
Lawmakers get 1st chance to discuss Santee Cooper sale
South Carolina lawmakers plan to hear more about bids to buy the state-owned utility Santee Cooper Wednesday afternoon.
Columbia firefighters investigate overnight house fire on Hendrix Street
Columbia Fire Department says it's investigating the cause of an overnight house fire on the 1300 block of Hendrix Street.
SLED, FAPD update search for robbery suspect
FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO) - A manhunt continues Wednesday for a man suspected of robbing a Forest Acres bank at gunpoint Tuesday (2/5). Wednesday morning the Forest Acres Police Department announced they believe Samuel Neathery is no longer in the…
Recap: State of the Union Address
Washington, DC (CNN) --- President Trump delivered his second state of the union address in front of a very different audience on Capitol Hill. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats control the House…
Columbia council pass motion to support Allen Benedict Court investigation
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia city council has thrown its weight behind an official investigation into why two men died in government housing from carbon monoxide poisoning. Hundreds of people were displaced in the…
Columbia Art Center celebrates African American culture for Black History Month
Columbia Art Center celebrates Black History Month with an art and music series. Click here to find out more.
"Armed and dangerous" Forest Acres bank robbery suspect identified, manhunt continues
FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO) - A man suspected of robbing a Forest Acres bank at gunpoint Tuesday (2/5) morning has been identified. Forest Acres Police released the above picture of Samuel Neathery, 29. He is considered armed and dangerous. The Florida…
Bank robbery suspect still on the run, one suspect in custody after being shot by officers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A suspect shot and one suspect is still on the loose. Multiple local and state agencies blocked off Forest Drive most of the day, looking for a suspect wanted in…
South Carolina teen missing since December found shot to death off highway
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says human remains found in Bamberg County on January 22 have been identified as 18-year-old Malik Spencer.
Lexington County announces new Fire Service chief
The County of Lexington has named Mark A. Davis as the new Lexington County Fire Service fire chief, replacing former Fire Chief Brad Cox, who retired Jan. 25, 2019.
State House steps covered in shoes in support of cancer patients, survivors
The front steps of the State House was covered in sneakers today.
Orangeburg home invasion suspect arrested in Tennessee
Orangeburg deputies arrested the last suspect for taking part in a home invasion has been captured in Tennessee.
Report is beginning, not end of possible Santee Cooper sale
A consultant's report that South Carolina's state-owned utility has at least three potential buyers who could wipe out its $8 billion debt and slow rate increases brought optimism that the problems with a pair of failed nuclear plants could end better than expected.
