South Carolina House begins $9 billion state budget talks
Members of the South Carolina House have started debating the state's nearly $9 billion spending plan.
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CPD investigating shooting outside Family Dollar on Monticello
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting outside of the Family Dollar on Monticello Road. A male victim was shot in the arm and leg. The male victim doesn't appear to have life-threatening injuries. Stay…
State lawmakers fighting to keep Denmark Tech open, in spite of low attendance rate
A group of State lawmakers are pushing to keep a small technical college open that would be shut down under the proposed budget.
South Carolina deputies search for escaped inmate
Sheriff's deputies in South Carolina are looking for an inmate who escaped from a county jail.
SC Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week encourages ways to prepare for increasing storms this spring
Spring is right around the corner and as we've already seen, that can mean an increase in severe weather across the state.
Cayce Police investigating shooting incident, 2 men detained
CAYCE, SC (WOLO) - According to authorities, two men have been detained after a shooting in Cayce. Cayce Public Safety is on the scene of the shooting incident in the 2200 block of Taylor Road. About 12 911 calls were…
Free Pancake Day at IHOP on Tuesday to raise money for children's charities
IHOP will be hosting Free Pancake Day on Tuesday, March 12, to help raise $4 million for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, which includes Prisma Health Children's Hospital.
SC jobless rate unchanged at 3.2 percent
South Carolina's unemployment rate was unchanged last month at 3.2 percent of the workforce.
South Carolina deputies search for escaped inmate
Sheriff’s deputies in South Carolina are looking for an inmate who escaped from a county jail Sunday afternoon.
Highway Patrol investigates fatal crash at Bonner Avenue in Orangeburg
Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash on Bonner Avenue outside of Santee on Sunday.
Palmetto State job fair will be hosted tomorrow for the 6th year with more than 100 employers
ECPI University will be holding the 6th annual Palmetto State Job Fair on Tuesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Center.
Lexington Police say email and phone lines restored after technical issues
Lexington Police say email and phone lines are back up this morning after experiencing technical issues on Sunday.
Suspect who shot at a Richland County deputy in Eastover at large
Richland County deputies need your help to find a suspect who's accused of shooting at a deputy on Sunday.
Police investigating after shooting in Columbia injures one
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Police are investigating a shooting in Columbia. The incident happened around 2p.m. in the 1500 block of Carousel Circle. Witnesses tell police that two male acquaintances were arguing before the shooting occurred. One…
South Carolina urges prep for severe weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina emergency officials are getting ready to mark severe weather awareness week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is joining with the National Weather Service starting Sunday to remind people about the dangers of tornadoes…
Coroner identifies bicyclist killed in Saturday night crash
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- An investigation is underway after a cyclist was hit and killed by a car Saturday night in Richland county. The incident happened at 10:30p.m. in the 6700 block of Lower…
Homeless man urinates in preschool parking lot, deputies say
MARATHON, Fla. (WPLG)- A 75-year-old homeless man was arrested Wednesday morning after he urinated in the parking lot of a Christian preschool in the Florida Keys while standing in the pastor's parking spot, deputies said. Evaristo Rosa faces charges of disorderly…
Lawmakers expect fierce debate on $61M lottery tax windfall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - In South Carolina's nearly $9 billion budget, one small pile of $61 million is likely to get a lot more attention than any other when the House starts debating Monday. The money comes from income taxes…
Pedestrian killed in Sumter County
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was killed Saturday morning in Sumter County. The incident happened on US Highway 521 North in Rembert at 1:00a.m. Sumter County…
R. Kelly released from jail after child support payment made
CHICAGO, IL, (WOLO/Associated Press)- R&B Singer R.Kelly has been released from jail for the second time after a back child support payment was made on his behalf. According to the Associated press,…
