Residents recover in Saluda County despite majority without power
More than half of Dominion Energy customers in Saluda County are still without power as of Wednesday afternoon.
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Chapin family rescued via helicopter after being stranded in NC by Hurricane Helene
"It was absolutely amazing, and just incredible. But then it was also hard too, because we knew somebody was coming to get us, and it was just sad to think of all we were leaving behind, and two it was just a vacation for us, but these people lost everything," says Wanda Hein.
Fairfield Co. deputies investigating animal cruelty case
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Fairfield County are investigating a case of animal cruelty. Investigators say a good Samaritan found an emaciated dog stuffed inside a dog food bag…
Congressman Fry co-introduces bill to crack down on synthetic drugs
South Carolina Congressman Russell Fry recently co-introduced a bill to crack down on synthetic drugs meant to mimic already-controlled substances.
Sen. Lindsey Graham proposes changes to birthright citizenship rules in US
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R, S.C.) said on Wednesday he would introduce legislation to alter birthright citizenship in the country, his latest attempt in what has become a long-standing goal for the lawmaker.
New breast cancer data revealed in report
A new report found cases increased 1% each year from 2012 to 2021.
Long water and power outages from Helene test patience in the Carolinas and Georgia
Many residents of the Carolinas still lacked running water, cellphone service and electricity Wednesday as rescuers searched for people unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast and killed at least 166 people.
Harris and Biden are fanning out across the Southeast as devastation from Helene grows
Over the past four years, President Joe Biden has jetted off to survey damage and console victims after tornadoes, wildfires and tropical storms. It's not a role that Kamala Harris has played as vice president.
State leaders give updates on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Governor Henry McMaster says 36 South Carolinians are now confirmed dead due to Hurricane Helene, with over 629,000 people still without power across the state.
USPS temporarily suspends retail operations in portions of South Carolina
Retail operations at several locations are are temporarily suspended until further notice due to Hurricane Helene, according to USPS officials.
Court dismisses Alex Murdaugh's appeal of 40-year sentence for financial crimes
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the government's motion Tuesday to dismiss convicted killer Alex Murdaugh's appealof his federal sentence for financial crimes.
Santee Cooper tower collapses
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with Santee Cooper confirm that one of the company's towers collapsed into the Congaree River. Officials say it is not affecting power distribution. A spokesperson for the Congaree Riverkeeper says the tower is just downstream of…
Iran fires dozens of missiles into Israel as retaliation for killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders
Iran said it fired dozens of missiles into Israel on Tuesday, a sharp escalation of the monthslong conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militias Hezbollah and Hamas.
Vance and Walz prepare to face off in VP debate
Tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 1, there will be a Vice Presidential debate.
Death toll in South Carolina rises to 33 after Hurricane Helene
The death toll in South Carolina after Hurricane Helene passed through the southeast has risen to 33 Tuesday morning, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president's 100th birthday
Jimmy Carter reached his 100th birthday Tuesday, the first time an American president has lived a full century and the latest milestone in a life that took the son of a Depression-era farmer to the White House and across the world as a Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian and advocate for democracy.
Crews search for survivors in North Carolina's mountains days after Helene's deluge
Rescuers fanned out across the mountains of western North Carolina on Tuesday in search of anyone still unaccounted for since Hurricane Helene’s remnants caused catastrophic damage to the Southeast, with a death toll nearing 140 people.
SC 2024 General Election Guide: Registration deadlines & when to vote early
Deadlines are just around the corner for the 2024 General Election on November 5.
One SC Fund takes donations toward statewide Helene relief
Those who want to support South Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene can now send a financial donation to the One SC Fund.
Dockworkers go on a strike that could reignite inflation and cause shortages in the holiday season
From Maine to Texas, dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern U.S. are now on strike for the first time in decades. And the work stoppage could snarl supply chains — leading to shortages and higher prices if it stretches on for more than a few weeks.
