SCDEW reports increase in initial unemployment insurance claims
SCDEW says there was an increase in the number of first time unemployment insurance claims filed in the Palmetto State last week.
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Owner of Carolina Panthers breaks silence over Rock Hill facility
The owner of the Carolina Panthers speaks out for the first time concerning the Rock Hill practice facility. This is the first news conference David Tepper has held of any kind since December of 2020
New images from the Gills Creek Apartment fire
The Columbia - Richland Fire department continues searching for the cause of an apartment fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon
Hate Crime bill fails to pass S.C. Senate
The Hate Crime bill failed to pass the Senate leaving South Carolina as just one of two states that does not have a law on the books to criminalize acts of hate.
Racist massacre survivor urges hate crimes law in S Carolina
Backers of the bill turned Wednesday to one of the survivors of one of the most heinous racist shooting attacks in memory to press their case.
A few SC senators regret $1B tax rebate during budget debate
Some Republicans in the South Carolina Senate have a little remorse over taking $1 billion out of the state budget to give income taxpayers rebates.
Three killed, one hurt in Rock Hill shooting
A deadly night in Rock Hill has police are trying to piece everything together.
Governor McMaster orders flags to fly at half staff to honor fallen Cayce officer
Governor Henry McMaster ordered that all flags on state buildings be lowered to half staff on Thursday, in honor of fallen Cayce Police Officer Drew Barr. He was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance over the weekend.
South Carolina governor's minor heart procedure a success
The governor's office says the problem was found when the 74-year-old governor was scheduled for arthroscopic knee surgery. McMaster had suffered a slight meniscus tear while playing tennis with his wife.
DHEC warns of hot car deaths as we get closer to summer
Since 1998, DHEC says there have been 22 hot car deaths in the state.
Groups sue over conditions in S. Carolina's juvenile lockups
The lawsuit filed in federal court Tuesday describes violence and neglect across facilities run by the state Department of Juvenile Justice.
Registration opens for free Ram Foundation summer camp
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Ram Foundation is opening up registration for their free summer camp that promises to exercise children's minds just as much as their bodies while school is out…
'Cola Concert Series' returns this summer
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It's back! The 'Cola Concert Series' is coming back to the Midlands with summer shows expected to heat things up. Tuesday organizers announced the series kick-off…
DHEC confirms Rabid bat in Richland County
Elgin, SC (WOLO) -- Health Officials say a rabid bat was confirmed in Richland County. DHEC officials say it was found near Wood Fox Drive and Singing Wood…
Cayce Police release new details on officer killed in the line of the duty
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) - The Cayce Police Department releasing new details behind the tragic death of Officer Drew Barr who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, April 24th. …
Gunshots near youth baseball game in North Charleston sends players ducking for cover
North Charleston Police say no one was injured when the flurry of gunshots unfolded around 8:45 p.m.
RCSD: Missing teen with medical conditions found safe
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a teen with medical conditions who went missing has been found safe.
How you can donate in honor of Officer Drew Barr
Cayce, SC (WOLO) --- If you would like to send your condolences in honor of Officer Drew Barr who was killed in the line of duty, you can mail your…
Columbia Mayor declares Monday 'Benedict College Championships Celebration Day'
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The City of Columbia is honoring one of the capital city's HBCU's by declaring Monday April 25, 2022 'Benedict College Tigers 2021-22 SIAC Championships Celebration Day'. The recognition comes…
1 dead in single car crash in Sumter County
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is investigating a deadly crash they say took place Monday night around 6pm. According to SCHP, there was only one car involved…
