SC DHEC launches new tool focused on tackling overdose deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- In 2022 alone, almost 2,300 South Carolinians died of drug overdoses. The past decade has seen an increase every year in the number of deaths. “We wanted to find…
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City officials kick off Small Business Week at local farmers market
"At last check, Richland County has 4,200 small businesses and operations right here in Richland County. That's a 26% increase from our prior years," says Derrek Pugh, Vice Chair for Richland County Council.
Feds investigate Ford's hands-free driving tech
Federal Safety Regulators are investigating Ford’s hand-free driver assistance system.
IRS: 140K taxpayers used new pilot direct file system
The 2024 tax season ended with over 140 thousand taxpayers successfully filing their returns using IRS Direct File, a free tax filing pilot program.
Research shows widening wealth gap in the U.S.
The average wealth gap between white families and Black and hispanic families topped one million dollars in 2022.
Deputies: Suspect arrested in pellet gun shooting that injured one
Richland Co. Deputies say Isaac Goodman, 58, is charged in connection with a shooting on W. Lakeside Ave.
Volunteers needed to keep grounds clean during Myrtle Beach Classic
The upcoming Myrtle Beach golf tournament is searching for volunteers to keep the greens spotless during the PGA TOUR event.
Gas prices show slight decline in South Carolina: Gasbuddy report
Average gas prices in South Carolina have fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week. The average price for a gallon of gas in the Palmetto State is $3.21, according to Gasbuddy's survey of 3,028 gas stations in the state.
These are the hot new restaurants at the mall
The pandemic had an impact on nearly every aspect of daily life including the shopping mall food court.
Inflation rose faster than expected in March
Inflation remained stubbornly high last month but it hasn’t stopped Americans from spending.
Buses carrying South Carolina students has collision in NC
An accident involving two buses in North Carolina sent several South Carolina students to the hospital Friday.
Have you heard the one about Trump? Biden tries humor on the campaign trail
President Joe Biden is out to win votes by scoring some laughs at the expense of Donald Trump, unleashing mockery with the goal of getting under the former president's thin skin and reminding the country of his blunders.
One juvenile shot and two bit by K9s after chase in Richland County
An investigation is underway after deputies were involved in a shooting that resulted in one juvenile shot and two others being bit by canines, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Additional details released in shooting of Claflin administrator
We have learned a few new details surrounding a shooting that injured the Vice President for Student Development and Services at Claflin University
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrates 50th anniversary alongside governor
The zoo houses species of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. The zoo's CEO says that most popular exhibit is usually the sea lions.
Man wanted on multiple drug charges arrested during traffic stop
Narcotics agents with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department have arrested a man they say was wanted for multiple drug charges.
SCDOT honors workers killed on highways at annual ceremony
"What I will tell you is, for 29, David lived. He lived a beautiful life for a young man, and I try to bank on the way he lived his life and not the way he left," Jodi says.
Report: Mother's Day spending expected to top $33.5 billion
Mother’s Day is nearly two weeks away and the big question is how much are you planning to spend this year?
Safety regulators probes massive Tesla recall
Federal safety regulators are looking into whether Tesla has done enough to address issues with its self-driving feature.
Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
The 75-year-old monarch will resume his public duties next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation after he was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer, Buckingham Palace said Friday.
