Batesberg-Leesville councilman Steve Cain arrested in D.C.
Lexington County deputies say Batesberg-Leesville councilman Steve Cain was arrested in Washington, D.C. early this week.
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Richland deputies search for three burglary suspects
Richland County deputies need your help to find three suspects wanted for burglarizing multiple businesses this month.
Irmo firefighters investigate fatal fire that killed 1 person
Irmo firefighters say 1 person is dead after an early morning house fire in Irmo and one is injured after the blaze.
McMaster and lawmakers meet with Carolina Panthers owner to bring team to SC
[gtxvideo vid='IVm0Qhpt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IVm0Qhpt.jpg' vtitle='Panther OPS'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-State lawmakers met with Carolina Panthers owners on Monday to discuss bringing training facilities and headquarters to South Carolina. "Team South Carolina is a phrase we've been using for a number of years,…
US health officials move to tighten sales of e-cigarettes
U.S. health regulators are moving ahead with a plan designed to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of teenagers by restricting sales of most flavored products in convenience stores, gas stations, pharmacies and other retail locations.
Orangeburg man charged with murder after fatal shooting, deputies say
Orangeburg County Sheriff says the arrest of a man charged in Cordova shooting left a 35-year old male victim dead.
Reading readiness discussed during education overhaul debate
[gtxvideo vid='WLovjw8D' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WLovjw8D.jpg' vtitle='Reading readiness discussed during education overhaul debate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State senators discussed the overhaul of the state's education system Wednesday (3/13). Members of the State Education Subcommittee met to discuss the state's reading curriculum. The…
Man charged with possession with intent to distribute after drug-related complaints, deputies say
The Orangeburg County Sheriff says a quantity of marijuana was seized after an operation was set up in response to drug-related complaints.
Suspect wanted for using stolen credit card in Lexington
Lexington County deputies need your help to find a man accused of fraudulently using a stolen credit card.
Lexington High School student struck by car in serious but stable condition
Lexington County deputies say a Lexington High School student is in serious but stable condition after being hit by a car.
Statewide tornado drill starts at 9 this morning
South Carolina Emergency Management Division says the statewide tornado drill starts at 9 this morning at many locations.
SC lawmakers approve second reading for $9 billion spending plan
South Carolina lawmakers have voted this morning for a second reading of the $9 billion spending budget for the Palmetto State.
At age 30, World Wide Web is 'not the web we wanted'
At the ripe old age of 30 and with half the globe using it, the World Wide Web is facing growing pains with issues like hate speech, privacy concerns and state-sponsored hacking, its creator says, trumpeting a call to make it better for humanity.
Lexington Police investigating string of car break-ins
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police are advising residents to be aware when parking at local businesses after a string of car break-ins. "If they can see the purse then they're going to…
Democrat activist Steyer discusses impeachment in SC
Billionaire investor and Democratic activist Tom Steyer is bringing his call for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump back to South Carolina.
26 charged in federal indictment in drug charges, illegal firearm across SC and Georgia
The US Attorney office announced that 26 individuals, many of them associates of a violent criminal street gang, have been indicted on drug and firearms charges after a series of investigations in South Carolina and Georgia.
4 SC men sentenced for international wildlife smuggling of protected turtles
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO) - The US Attorney announced that four South Carolina men were sentenced for international wildlife smuggling. Steven Verren Baker, 38, of Holly Hill, pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to smuggle wildlife. A judge also ordered…
Rep. Joe Cunningham introduces legislation to prevent carbon monoxide deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - One of South Carolina's representatives in Washington wants to make sure what happened at Allen-Benedict Court Apartments never happens again. Today, Congressman Joe Cunningham introduced the Safe Housing for Families Act. The bill would require the…
SC 4-H program visits State House for annual legislative day to speak with lawmakers
Kids from the South Carolina 4-H program stopped by at the State House on Tuesday for their annual legislative day.
Blythewood HS teacher surprised with "Teacher of the Year" nomination
[gtxvideo vid='9oq7io5J' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9oq7io5J.jpg' vtitle='teacher of the year'] BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WOLO) - A midlands teacher got a big surprise Tuesday (3/12) morning. Blythewood High School's teacher Sue Weems was named one of the finalists for "South Carolina Teacher of the Year."…
