Study shows alcohol deaths increased during pandemic
New research shows alcohol deaths increase dramatically during pandemic, especially in younger adults.
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Senator Tim Scott meets with Paris Hilton
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--US Senator from South Carolina Tim Scott had a famous visitor Tuesday. Reality television star and hotel heiress Paris Hilton stopped by the senate to discuss ways to better serve America's youth and to continue her ongoing advocacy…
State lawmakers to return for special session on abortion
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--The South Carolina Senate has agreed to come back in special session later this year to take up abortion bills to respond to the possibility the U.S. Supreme Court allows states to ban the procedure. Republicans rejected a…
Local law enforcement respond to the129 officers killed in the line of duty in the U.S. last year
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) In the Midlands police officers are putting themselves on the front lives daily to serve and protect, no matter the risk and no matter the cost. Everyday police officers…
Midlands residents react to prices at the pump
Midlands residents react to the rising price of gas that have jumped nearly .$15 cents in just the past week in Columbia
Former corrections officer dies after being apprehended with escaped inmate
Former Alabama corrections officer Casey White is dead after 10 days on the run with a escaped inmate. Authorities located the duo in Indiana Monday, when police say White shot herself. She died at the hospital a few hours later
South Carolina marks Confederate Memorial Day on Tuesday
South Carolina is among a handful of states in the South with such an official holiday.
DHEC recognizing SC heroes during National Nurses Week
This week is National Nurses Week, and South Carolina is celebrating its heroes.
SC bill to end state control of hospital expansion is dead
A bill that would remove the need for South Carolina hospitals to seek state permission to build new facilities, make expansions or buy expensive equipment is dead for this year's legislative session.
Happy Mother's Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - ABC Columbia News is showing thanks and appreciation to all mothers for their love, support, and at many times their patience. For some people Mother's Day is a day of remembrance for…
Deadly hit-and-run suspect denied bond
(Source: RCSD) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The driver responsible for the death of a pedestrian on Fairfield Road is now in jail. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to Fairfield Road and Eisenhower Drive around 3 p.m.…
One man shot at Lexington apartment complex
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - An investigation is underway after one man was shot at a Lexington apartment complex on May 8th. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, the shooting happened on the 100 block of Brevard Parkway. The man…
Deadly pedestrian vehicle strike and shooting on Fairfield Road
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department received reports of shots fired on Fairfield Road. When deputies arrived on scene they found a deceased individual near the roadway. Investigators determined that the individual was struck by a vehicle.…
New charges for local photographer accused of taking inappropriate photos of young girl
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - There are new additional charges for a local photographer who was previously arrested for crimes against a child. According the Richland County Sheriff's Department, 53-year-old…
Proposed bill could force drivers in deadly DUI's to pay child support
A new bill proposed in the state house could impose stiffer penalties for those convicted of a DUI that takes someone's life
S.C. State University clears dozens of students debt
The university, which held their Spring graduation ceremonies Friday cleared the account balance for 35 of their students
SCHP searches for driver involved in deadly hit & run
South Carolina Highway Patrol continue to search for the driver of an SUV authorities say struck and killed a pedestrian and kept going
Storms down trees, damage homes
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)--Though Friday's storm moved through the Midlands rather quickly, not everyone escaped unscathed. In Irmo, firefighters tell us a massive oak tree crashed into a home on Ramer Mill Court. Fire…
Tennessee, South Carolina extend health care for new moms
Tennessee and South Carolina are joining five other states in extending health care coverage to women with low-to-modest incomes for a full year after childbirth.
Emergency officials join Governor McMaster to discuss preparation ahead of hurricane season
State emergency officials discussed hurricane evacuation routes like lane reversals, as well as preparation for those most at-risk on the Carolina coasts and issues that could arise following an unexpected storm.
