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.
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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…
Voters head to polls for Town of Irmo Special Election
Voters in Irmo are headed to the polls Tuesday for a special election.
AG Wilson announces $7.4 billion settlement against Purdue Pharma
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a $7.4 billion settlement against Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. Wilson says a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached the settlement with the company for their role in creating and driving…
Deputies arrest suspect in fraudulent purchases
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say Javon Reeves is accused of obtaining goods under false pretenses. Deputies say Reeves created multiple Facebook accounts using fake names to offer to buy UTVs and other vehicles in order to get…
State health officials have tips to limit spread of mosquitos
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Summer means mosquitos in South Carolina. Officials with the State Department of Public Health say there are 61 different species of mosquitos in the Palmetto State. Often, mosquitoes are simply a nuisance, but some species can pose…
FDA warns recalled tomatoes can cause illness, death
A new and more serious warning from the federal government about the recall of tomatoes distributed in three states including the Palmetto state.
SCHP investigates deadly Anderson Co. crash
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office continues searching for a robbery suspect
Deputies: Man arrested, accused of stealing $50K in equipment
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Fairfield Co. deputies say Christopher Andrews is accused of stealing more than $50,000 in equipment from a property on US Highway 21 N. near Ridgeway. Investigators say the theft took place on April 15th when several…
