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.
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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.
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 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.
UPDATE: Traffic back open after sinkhole appears on I-26 in Calhoun Co.
CALHOUN CO., S.C. (WOLO)--Traffic on I-26 eastbound is back open today due to a sinkhole at mile-marker 121 Thursday. SCDOT says traffic was backed…
New details released in fatal accident involving concrete truck
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police have released additional information in a fatal accident involving a concrete truck and a cyclist. Police say the truck was traveling south on main street and had a green light while turning right onto Calhoun…
Deputies: Suspect arrested in '24 stabbing death
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A man wanted in connection with a murder last year was arrested in Horry County. Lexington County deputies say Horry County Police arrested Donovan Holman after he was reported as an unwanted person at a home.…
Lawyers for man executed by firing squad in South Carolina say bullets mostly missed his heart
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who was put to death last month in South Carolina’s second firing squad execution was conscious and likely suffered in extreme pain for as long as a minute after the bullets, meant to quickly stop his…
SC Health Dept. urges moms to make health a Mother's Day priority
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Mother's Day is this weekend and the state Department of Public Health is encouraging all moms to make their physical and mental health a priority. Officials with the department say they have a wide array of services available…
SC Legislative session set to end today
Out of the State House- Lawmakers will adjourn this year's Legislative Session on Thursday
New Pope elected
Vatican City (AP)--White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the…
Sumter Police need help locating teen being taken to hospital for care
The Sumter Police Department is trying to help family find a teenager they say left before they could take him to an area hospital for care
Deputies arrest man accused of stabbing person after argument
Sumter deputies arrest a man accused of stabbing another person at a home following May 1, 2025 argument
Ex-Miss Teen SC moving forward with help from mental health app
In 2007, Lexington's Caitlin Upton went viral after her response to a question in the Miss Teen USA Pageant.
Over 2,300 high school seniors attend College & Career Decision Day at Statehouse
Over 2,300 high school seniors rallied on Statehouse grounds Wednesday morning for the 4th Annual SC College and Career Decision Day -- celebrating their decisions to commit to higher education, begin a vocational or training program, join the military, or enter the workforce.
