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Death of inmate at Lee Correctional Institution confirmed as natural causes

According to the SC Department of Corrections, 40-year-old Leo Jermaine Cheeks was found unresponsive in his cell at Lee Correctional Institution on Friday night.

"We love you" -- family of missing USC student speaks out

According to the Columbia Police Department, 18-year-old University of South Carolina student Donaven Dempsey is missing.

ACLU says S.C. leads the nation in book bans

The ACLU says South Carolina leads the nation in book bans

Igloo expands a voluntary recall due to possible amputation, crushing hazards

Igloo is expanding an earlier recall due to possible amputations, crushing hazards

Google uses Ai to detect scams

Scammers are using Ai to trick internet users, and now Google says it's beefing up its Ai to fight them.

CCU responds after Rep. Mace accuses university of promoting cross-dressing on website

Coastal Carolina University has responded after U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace, who represents the Charleston area, accused the university of promoting cross-dressing on their website.

Governor McMaster signs Educator Assistance Act into law during Teacher Appreciation Week

In a move to alleviate the pressures faced by educators, Governor McMaster signed the Educator Assistance Act into law during teacher appreciation week.

SC lawmakers pass Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Bill

The gavel came down on this year's legislative session Thursday, May 9, but not before

Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war

President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among top U.S. and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war between the world's two largest economies.

CPD: Man found shot, killed in motel parking lot

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they responded to the Carolina Lodge on N. Main St. at 6:35 Friday morning to a report of shots fired. Investigators…

South Carolina legislature ends its 2025 session with some wins and some uncertainty

The South Carolina General Assembly wrapped up its regular 2025 session Thursday with a few accomplishments, but a number of things like the fate of the state treasurer and radical changes in the state's tax code are still up in the air.

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Car crashes into Irmo bakery

Irmo Police say everyone is okay after a car drove into the front of a local bakery

Benedict College changes graduation location due to inclement weather

Benedict College is changing the location of their convocation ceremony due to inclement weather

SC Reaction to the first American Pope

The Diocese of Charleston released a statement reacting to the news of the first American elected as Pope.

Inaugural Conference On Animal Abuse Attended By Officers Across State

Inaugural conference educates SC officers on handling animal abuse

"Hurting an animal is almost like a child or senior citizen. These individuals and animals can't take care of themselves, and so we have to take up for them. And that's what this training is about is encouraging those who work these type cases to don't give up, keep on working them," says Lott.