2022 Legislative Session ends - Here's a look at the last day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Thursday the gavel came down on the 2022 Legislative session. The final day of the current legislative session at the statehouse sparked a lot of…
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Car jacking caught on camera
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Orangeburg Co. are looking for two men they say carjacked a man Wednesday. Deputies say around 4:30 that afternoon a white Lexus pulled up to a home on Shadowlane Dr. where the victim was…
Two inmates found dead in same unit at jail in South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say two inmates have been found dead in the same unit of a local jail in South Carolina. The Greenville County Coroner's Office says the Greenville County jail inmates were found unconscious by employees around…
SC Election Commission: Register to vote before the deadline on May 15
With the South Carolina Primaries next month on June 14th, the State Election Commission you need to register to vote by May 15.
Elderly Marion Co. man attacked while visiting wife's grave
An Elderly Marion County man speaks out after being attacked, robbed while cleaning his wife's tombstone.
COVID deaths hit the 1 million mark
A grim milestone here in the u-s.. the white house marking 1 million COVID related deaths since the pandemic began.
Mercedes-Benz recalls nearly 300k vehicles over brake concerns
Mercedes - Benz recalls nearly 300,000 vehicles over concerns that the brakes on some 2006 to 2012 models could fail. Owners will be notified by mail starting May 27, 2022
Dog attack in the Lowcountry sends a mother and her kids to the hospital
A heartbreaking story from the Lowcountry this evening, as a family is in the process of healing after a terrifying pit bull attack. A mother and her two kids were trying to help an elderly woman with dementia when the dog attacked all three of them, sending them to the hospital. WARNING: Some of the images in this story may be disturbing.
SCDEW reports decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says there was a decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
Richland 2 school board member speaks out after fellow member arrested
A Richland District Two School Board member has been arrested and charged, accused of making threats to another board member. One fellow board member is speaking out for the first time since the alleged altercation
SCDJJ confirms new Executive Director
Nearly a month after the South Carolina Department of juvenile Justice agrees to reform the youth detention center, Governor McMaster's Executive Director nominee is officially confirmed
Lexington 2 superintendent resigns
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington School District Two is in the market for a new superintendent. Wednesday evening the district's board of trustees announced the resignation of Dr. Nicholas Wade. Dr. Wade says he is leaving to pursue new professional opportunities.…
Governor McMaster signs bill to strengthen foster care
A South Carolina bill signed today will provide an extended voluntary foster care program when a child ages out of foster care on their 18th birthday.
Law enforcement officers from across SC recognized at awards ceremony in Lexington
Some special law enforcement officers from across the state were honored Wednesday.
Edgefield County man dies from heart attack after burying girlfriend he murdered
In Edgefield County, police say a man died of a heart attack right after he murdered and buried his girlfriend in their backyard.
Authorities urge you to share the road during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and all year
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety tell us motorcyclists deaths accounted for 14% of all highway deaths in 2020.
DHEC: 4,458 new cases of COVID-19, four additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 4,458 new cases of COVID-19 and four additional virus related deaths in its latest weekly data update.
Toddler dies after apparently falling into septic tank
A toddler visiting with his family from New York died Tuesday after he apparently fell into a septic tank in South Carolina.
President Biden unveils plan to lower rising costs for American families
Tuesday night President Biden unveiled his plan to help lower the cost Americans are paying for goods and services across the country
Columbia Police continue searching for suspects in deadly shooting
The Columbia Police Department continues searching for answers in the shooting death of a 24 year old woman last month
