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Richland County Legislators Recommend Six New Recreation Commissioners
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Nearly a year after legislators called for the suspension of the Richland County Recreation Commission, county delegates recommended six new commissioners for the agency. "I'm very excited about…
Senate Confirms Carson, Perry for Housing, Energy Posts
Two of President Donald Trump's former rivals for the GOP White House nomination won Senate confirmation Thursday to join his administration.
House Passes Bill Allowing Licenses That Comply with REAL ID
The House has passed a bill allowing South Carolinians to obtain a driver's license that meets federal identification requirements and can be used to get onto military bases and board a plane.
Parents Charged with Neglect After Son Shot Himself
A Branchville couple was arrested after their 3-year-old son suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Coroner Identifies 3 Killed in St. Stephen Fire
Crews from multiple agencies responded to a mobile home fire around 3:33 a.m. Thursday.
Deputies: Mother and Son Arrested After Chase, Drugs Found in Car
A Newberry woman and her son numerous charges after a car chase Sunday night.
Arrest Made in 2016 Shooting Death of Sumter County Teen
A suspect has been arrested in the September 2016 shooting death of a Sumter County teen.
Deputies Say Shootings Possibly Related
A rash of shooting last month in Richland County are likely related and deputies need your help identifying who was involved.
Carson Wins Confirmation as Housing Secretary
The Senate has confirmed retired neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson as housing secretary.
UPDATE: RCSD: Burglary Suspect Captured In Georgia
A suspect was arrested in Georgia in connection to an January burglary at Old Woodlands Road home.
Roads Bill Passes in House With Vote of 97-18
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Despite Governor McMaster saying increasing the gas tax should be a last resort for our state, the 2017 infrastructure bill passed overwhemingly in the House.
Couple Overdoses Simultaneously in Front of Kids
An Ohio couple were arrested on child endangerment charges Tuesday after each was discovered overdosed, according to police, in separate locations in the company of their children.
Sessions Twice Met with Russian Ambassador in 2016 Despite Denial
Attorney General Jeff Sessions met twice with Russia's ambassador to the United States during the 2016 presidential election season, the Department of Justice confirmed, at a time when he was a close adviser to then-candidate Donald Trump. Sessions later did not disclose those discussions when questioned under oath during his confirmation hearing.
Mental Health Advocates Push this Session's Issues
[gtxvideo vid='DXShsyCh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DXShsyCh.jpg' vtitle='mental health day'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Citizens will gather in the State House rotunda Thursday for Mental Health Advocacy Day. The press conference takes place at 10:30 a.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.…
Suspect Drowns After Trying to Escape Sumter Co. Deputies
Sumter County Officials find suspect drowning after they say he ran from a license check point.
6 White Knoll Students on School Bus Burned by Steam From Cooling System
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Authorities say six soccer players riding inside a school bus were scalded when steam and hot water from the cooling system in the bus sprayed inside the vehicle. Lexington…
House Passes Bill Raising $600M Additional Yearly for Roads
The House has passed a bill that eventually pumps $600 million yearly into fixing South Carolina's roads after defeating efforts to offset a gas tax increase with income tax cuts.
RCSD: Man, 66, Severely Beaten
A 66-year-old man was severely beaten and deputies need your help locating who was involved.
Oprah for President? Winfrey Rethinks A Run After Trump Win
Oprah Winfrey says President Donald Trump's victory has her rethinking whether she could be elected to the White House.
