Unemployment claims up in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the Department first time unemployment claims increased by more than 500 in the past week. Officials say in the week between October 2nd and October 8th 2,051 people filed…
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SC Air National Guard extending operations at CAE
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- You can expect to see a military presence at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a little while longer. Today a spokesperson for the South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Fighter Wing is extending its stay at the airport…
Murder suspect accused of killing five people arrested
In Spartanburg County Tuesday officials announced an arrest in the shooting deaths of five people.
Brookland-Cayce High School holding Trunk or Treat event Oct. 18
The Brookland-Cayce High School is holding a Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 18th.
Subway’s newest menu paying off, record-setting sales reported
Since debuting its new menu, Subway says sales at its stores rose 8.4%.
Disney raises ticket prices at California park
Ahead of Disney's 100th anniversary celebration next year, the house of mouse has once again raised its ticket prices.
Delta and Starbucks ink new rewards deal
Delta announced they just signed a deal with Starbucks.
United Airlines adding trans-Atlantic flights for 2023
According to United Airlines, new trans-Atlantic flights will be added next summer.
Paxlovid can negatively interact with common heart medications
A new study warns the oral anti-viral covid-19 treatment Paxlovid can negatively interact with common heart medications.
CDC signs off on Covid-19 booster for children ages 5 through 11
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention signed off Wednesday on the use of updated covid-19 boosters shots for children as young as five.
Alex Jones ordered to pay hundreds of millions in Sandy Hook defamation trial
This is the second trial Jones has faced about his false claims.
Bond hearing for former RCSD1 employee Travis Braddy underway
A former Richland County School District One Procurement Manager, Travis Antonio Braddy, was arrested by SC Law Enforcement Division agents for allegedly spending school funds for personal use.
DHEC: Shellfish harvesting beds reopening in Georgetown and Charleston
DHEC announced plans to reopen Georgetown and Charleston county’s shellfish harvesting beds on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
SC Highway Patrol searching for fatal hit and run suspect
The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is investigating a hit and run collision that killed a pedestrian.
Slight improvement for SC students' ACT scores
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The SC Dept. of Education reports high school juniors in South Carolina scored slightly higher in 2021 on the annual college readiness exam. According to a department spokesperson students in SC had an average composite score of…
Former VP Pence to visit SC
Spartanburg, S.C. (WOLO)--According to a spokesperson for Wofford College, former Vice President Mike Pence will speak with students on Tuesday, October 18th. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Officials say the visit is…
Agricultural hemp company setting up shop in the Midlands
Clarendon Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the Governor's Office, SC Canna, LLC, will establish its indoor growing operations in Clarendon Co. The agricultural hemp company will invest more than $8 million and create 37 new jobs. A spokesperson for the…
SC victims' services groups awarded more than $32 million in grants
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Groups that help crime victims across the state will soon receive more than $32 million dollars in federal and state grants. According to the Attorney General's Office, The S.C.…
No bond for man accused of killing family members in Richland, Horry Counties
Horry Co., SC (WPDE)--The man accused of killing an Atlantic Beach councilman and two of his family members appeared in bond court Wednesday morning. The court has no jurisdiction to set bond and Matthew DeWitt, 25, will go before a circuit court…
Supreme Court declines appeal from Dylann Roof
Dylann Roof, a white nationalist, was sentenced to death for killing nine people in 2015 at a historically black church in Charleston
