Ford recalls over 550k vehicles
Ford has recalled more than 550,000 vehicles because of airbag and structural issues that could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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Supreme Court makes it easier to claim 'reverse discrimination' in employment, in a case from Ohio
A unanimous Supreme Court made it easier Thursday to bring lawsuits over so-called reverse discrimination, siding with an Ohio woman who claims she didn’t get a job and then was demoted because she is straight.
Update: Woman killed in South Lake Drive collision has been identified
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a two vehicle collision on South Lake Drive Thursday morning.
Trump orders investigation into Biden's actions as president, ratcheting up targeting of predecessor
President Donald Trump on Wednesday directed his administration to investigate Joe Biden’s actions as president, alleging aides masked his predecessor’s “cognitive decline” and casting doubts on the legitimacy of his use of the autopen to sign pardons and other documents.
Trump says after Xi call that US and China will resume trade talks
President Donald Trump said Thursday that his first call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since returning to office was “very positive,” announcing that the two countries will hold trade talks in hopes of breaking an impasse over tariffs and global supplies of rare earth minerals.
SCSO: Man with machete, drugs found unconscious behind the wheel
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrest a man they say was armed and unconscious while behind the wheel of his car and also accused of having with narcotics with him.
President Trump issues travel ban to the U.S. to a dozen countries
President Donald Trump issues a travel ban to the United States from a dozen countries.
McMaster discusses details of state budget for FY 2025-2026
At a press conference Wednesday morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced the release of the final state budget, including 11 vetoed lines, for the upcoming fiscal year.
Richland County Council Members pass hate crime ordinance
On Tuesday, June 3, Richland County Council Members passed a hate crime ordinance.
Mike Ward projected winner in Irmo Town Council Special Election
Irmo Town officials report Mike Ward is the projected winner of Tuesday's Special Election
Federal prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to transgender inmates, a judge says
The federal Bureau of Prisons must continue providing hormone therapy and social accommodations to hundreds of transgender inmates following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that led to a disruption in medical treatment, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
US and Europe trade negotiators discuss tariffs in Paris
Europe and the United States are meeting in Paris to negotiate a settlement of a tense tariff spat with global economic ramifications between two global economic powerhouses.
Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th
President Donald Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by the Fourth of July, and he's pushing the slow-rolling Senate to make it happen sooner rather than later.
Musk calls Trump's big tax break bill a 'disgusting abomination,' testing his influence over the GOP
Elon Musk blasted President Donald Trump's“big, beautiful bill" of tax breaks and spending cuts as a “disgusting abomination" on Tuesday, testing the limits of his political influence as he targeted the centerpiece of Republicans' legislative agenda.
Immigration official defends tactics against criticism of a heavy hand as arrests rise nationwide
The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday defended his tactics against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed as they ramp up arrests toward President Donald Trump's promises of mass deportations.
Preliminary results are in for S.C. special elections
South Carolina holds special elections to fill several vacant seats. We have the preliminary results here
What in the World with Doug Currin
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- In tonight's What in the World file it's a twofer! First we begin in the friendly skies. On a British Airways flight from San Francisco to…
"He's with me every day" -- busts at Allen University honor the Emanuel 9
"It's more than I can express. It really tells of the love and compassion and humanity of the people here in SC and abroad of how much they love, admire and honor these that have fallen," says Rose.
Local law enforcement warns of toll text message scam
Local law enforcement agencies warn people not to fall for toll text message scam
SCDMV to close Blythewood location
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the SC Department of Motor Vehicles say they are closing the customer service location in Blythewood. The closure will take effect on July 3rd. Officials say the reason for the closure is reduced parking availability…
