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A Midlands college joins effort to help inmates earn their degrees

A Midlands college is joining the effort to help those incarcerated in South Carolina earn their degrees.

Hundreds protest 'Project 2025' at S.C. State House

Dozens gather at the State House to protest 'Project 2025'on President's Day

Officials: Worker killed after trench collapse

Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials in Newberry Co. say a worker has died after being buried in a ditch. According to the Newberry Co. Sheriff's Office, Fairview Fire and Lake Murray Rescue responded…

Delta flight crashes at Toronto airport, all expected to survive

ABC News (Toronto, Canada)--A Delta flight crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday and the plane was seen upside-down on the snow-covered ground. Eight people are injured, according to Peel Regional Police, whose jurisdiction includes the airport.…

SC Flu cases on the rise: Prisma Health Doctors speak out on how to spot symptoms, get treatment

Flu cases are on the rise in South Carolina. State health officials say 37 flu related deaths were reported in just the first week of February.

No. 4 South Carolina sees 71-game home winning streak end

South Carolina’s coach and her defending national champions certainly need some support after the last of their impressive streaks, a run of 71 straight wins at loud, supportive Colonial Life Arena, ended in an 87-58 loss to No. 7 UConn on Sunday.

Flu got you down? -- Here's when to stay home and when to see a doctor

"Tylenol and Motrin are mainstays. Other things to help control symptoms would be things like Sudafed, Afrin nasal sprays, antihistamines like Benadryl, and there are some cough suppressants as well for folks who are struggling with managing their cough," he says.

RCSD: Missing teen found safe

Fourteen-year-old Ainsley Burch was last seen on February 11th around 10:45 p.m. in Blythewood. She is described as a white female, 5'3" tall, and 110 lbs.

New York police find body of missing man they say was tortured for more than a month by 5 people

New York State Police charged five people Friday with murder in the killing of a missing man who authorities said died following repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field.

Deputies investigate shots fired into South Sumter home

The Sumter County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting that took place in the Country Springs neighborhood Friday evening.

Sumter police search for gunman in driveby shooting

Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place around 6:30 Friday night. According to authorities, police were called to North Main street after…

Deputies: Midlands man arrested for torturing dog

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say Darius Golson is charged with ill treatment of animals. Investigators say on February…

One injured in shooting at Midlands Walmart

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter say they responded to a shooting Friday afternoon at Walmart on Broad St. Investigators say one person was injured. Police say they ultimately determined the incident started as a dispute between two people. Police…

Isuzu to establish new manufacturing facility in Greenville

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Another car manufacturer is setting up shop in the Palmetto State. Wednesday Governor Henry McMaster announced Isuzu will invest $280 million in a new facility in Greenville. McMaster released a statement saying, “Isuzu’s decision to establish operations and…

Scout Motors’ effort to directly sell its electric SUVs where they’ll make them stalls

Columbia, S.C. (AP)--Legislation to let Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors sell its electric SUVs directly to people in South Carolina, where the vehicles will be built, has stalled after fierce opposition from traditional automobile dealers. A House subcommittee held a carefully prepared meeting this…

RCSD: Individual hit by car following traffic stop

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say around 12pm Friday RCSD initiated a traffic stop on I-20 Westbound near MM 74 which is not far from the I-277 interchange. Deputies say the individual pulled over to the shoulder and…

Racist comments force Goose Creek police to end series celebrating Black employees

by Ian Kayanja Goose Creek, S.C. (WCIV)--The Goose Creek Police Department has ended its social media series highlighting Black employees during Black History Month as a result of racist comments levied at those featured in the series, the police department said…