SC Health Officials Say 6 More Have Died from Flu
State health officials say six more people died of flu in South Carolina during the last flu season.
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Drought Continues in Mountains of South Carolina
While parts of South Carolina are cleaning up from severe storms and flooding this week, most of the northern part of the state continues to deal with drought.
Templeton: Raised Over $700,000 in Fundraising for Governor's Race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former labor and public health chief Catherine Templeton says she's posted historic fundraising numbers in her pursuit of the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Numbers posted online Thursday show Templeton raised more than $700,000 in the first quarter…
Breaking: Strike on Syria: President Trump's Statement on Missile Attack
ABC NEWS--President Donald Trump made a statement on the Missile Strike against Syria late Thursday evening. Below is a portion of the President's Statement: "My fellow Americans. On Tuesday, Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad launched a horrible chemical weapons attack…
RCSD Warns of Skimmers on Midlands ATM’S
[gtxvideo vid='kf9eTgPl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kf9eTgPl.jpg' vtitle='RCSD Warns of Skimmers on Midlands ATM'S'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The next time you head to the ATM, you may want to think about skimmers says Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Lott says skimmer devices are being placed…
Breaking: U.S. Launches Military Strike on Syria
ABC NEWS-- The U.S. has launched a military strike on an airbase in Syria, a U.S. official has confirmed. The official says the airstrikes have been completed. The Tomahawk missiles were fired at Shayrat Air Base in Homs Province, according…
SCE&G Working to Restore Power to Over a Thousand Midlands Homes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Wednesday's storms left behind a trail of damage for homeowners all over the state. Thursday's high winds led to even more power outages, down trees and debris. SCE&G…
Bill Letting People Openly Carry Handguns Sent to Senate
The House has approved legislation allowing adults to openly carry a handgun in South Carolina without a permit.
Bill Shoring Up Pension System Heading to Governor's Desk
A bill designed to stabilize South Carolina's pension system for public workers is heading to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk.
Man in Drunk Lives Matter Shirt Charged with Drunken Driving
Police in Pennsylvania say they arrested a man wearing a Drunk Lives Matter shirt for drunken driving.
Legendary Comedian Don Rickles Has Died
Comedian Don Rickles died Thursday morning as a result of kidney failure, his publicist confirmed to ABC News.
Senate OKs 'Nuclear Option,' Clears Path for High Court Nomination Vote
The Senate has altered the longstanding practice for confirming Supreme Court justices after Democrats today blocked the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch. In order to bypass Democrats’ opposition, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., first invoked the so-called nuclear option.…
Woman Falls Off Bridge Taking Selfie
A woman, who was trying to take a selfie, fell off the tallest bridge in California. The Placer County Sheriff's Office said is very lucky to be alive.
Doctor Who Stopped to Help Teens in Car Accident Dies
A Detroit doctor who stopped to help passengers in an overturned car died after being struck by a car herself.
Two Teenage Girls Dead After Falling From Myrtle Beach Hotel
A death investigation is underway after two teenage girls died from a fall on Wednesday at a Myrtle Beach hotel, according to Lt. Joey Crosby with Myrtle Beach police and Coroner Robert Edge.
Pepsi Yanks Controversial Ad
New Pepsi ad pulled after it fizzles following social media outcry.
Grand Jury Indicts SC Man Suspected of Wanting to Join ISIS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The FBI says a South Carolina man arrested as he tried to get on a plane to the Middle East to fight for the Islamic State told an undercover agent he wanted to torture an American.…
Storms Push Through Midlands Leaving trail of Damage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Heavy rain and thunderstorms brought strong winds, flooded roadways and even hail on Wednesday. Relentless rain flooded highways and overflowed into streets. Powerful winds knocking down trees into power lines…
Governor's Picks for SC Ports Authority Clear Hurdle
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster's picks for the South Carolina Ports Authority board have cleared a key confirmation hurdle after again telling legislators their nominations had nothing to do with embattled political consultant Richard Quinn. The nominations come…
Storms Bring Hail to the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='Lr72z81j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lr72z81j.jpg' vtitle='Storms Bring Hail to the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday afternoon brought raging winds, rain and even hail, as a massive southeastern storm moved across the Midlands. In Lexington, people reported hail from Cayce, to West Columbia…
