Higher Education Day at the State House
Governor Henry McMaster joined two organizations to celebrate Higher Education Day at the State House.
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Red Cross assisting families impacted by storms in Allendale County
After last night's tornadoes and thunderstorms in Allendale County, the American Red Cross is helping roughly 15 families impacted by the damage.
Gov. McMaster makes declaration honoring the Gamecocks' second national title
At the State House Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster declared April 2022 as South Carolina Gamecock NCAA Women's Basketball National Champions Month in the Palmetto State.
Sheriff: 2 wounded, suspect dead, in shooting at SC plant
Authorities say a suspect shot and wounded two employees at an industrial plant in South Carolina before taking his own life.
SC House passes transgender sports ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The bill known by some as the 'Save Women's Sports Act' and by others as an "Anti-transgender bill" passed a second reading late Tuesday evening in the House. The bill would…
Possible tornado touches down, causes damage in Allendale
Allendale, S.C. (WOLO)-- There were multiple reports and sightings of a possible tornado in Allendale Tuesday afternoon. Corey Tharin posted video of the funnel cloud on Facebook. There are reports of downed trees and…
Lawmakers, staff, others evacuated to State House basement
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Everyone in the state house was evacuated into the basement this evening while there was a tornado warning in downtown Columbia. Greenville representative Bobby Cox tweeted this photo of his colleagues hunkered down…
1,000 amendments: SC Democrats try to stall transgender bill
South Carolina Democrats have lined up more than 1,000 amendments in an attempt to delay a vote on a bill that would have their state ban transgender students from playing girls' or women's sports in public schools and colleges.
Severe weather advisories in place for parts of South Carolina
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of South Carolina and Georgia until 9 p.m.
Bill to fire Univ. of SC trustees is on House's fast track
The bill cuts the number of voting members from 20 to 13 and kicks all trustees off the board at the end of June 2023. It also redraws the districts for the trustees using U.S. House districts instead of judicial districts.
DHEC: 951 new cases of COVID-19, two new deaths in SC
In its latest weekly update, DHEC reports 951 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths in South Carolina.
Districts announce early dismissals ahead of potential storms
Several school districts are dismissing early Tuesday ahead of potential severe weather that could hit the Midlands.
House lawmakers to discuss proposal banning transgender girls from competing in female school sports
House lawmakers will discuss a proposal that would ban transgender girls and women from competing in female sports in South Carolina schools.
Police in Newberry are searching for three suspects who fled traffic accident
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies and Highway Patrol are searching for three Hispanic males fleeing from a traffic accident on I-26 at 85 mile marker, according to the Newberry Sheriff's Office. Investigators say the three men were wearing white t-shirts…
12 car pile up sends 'several' people to the hospital
Lexington, SC (WOLO)--- The Lexington Police Department spent Friday evening responding to and then shutting down portions of the an intersection where authorities say there was a 12 car pile up. Police tell…
Parents react after a 12-year-old is shot and killed by another student at Greenville middle school
One 12-year-old is dead and another is charged with murder, following a shooting at an Upstate middle school yesterday. Some parents say they are in shock and question whether their child will be safe at the school going forward.
DOJ Charges 9 anti-abortion protestors, police say 5 fetuses found in one's home
(ABC News) -- The Justice Department has charged nine anti-abortion protesters with conspiring to obstruct access to a women's reproductive health facility in Washington, D.C., in October 2020, according to an…
Student dies after shooting at Greenville middle school, officials confirm
A 12-year-old student has died following a shooting at a middle school in Greenville Thursday afternoon, the Greenville County Sheriff's Office has confirmed.
Police: Student shoots peer at South Carolina middle school
Authorities say a student has been shot at a South Carolina middle school and taken to the hospital. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office says the shooter appears to be another student who has not been taken into custody.
DHEC issues new recommendation on second booster shot for certain individuals
DHEC says it is recommending a second COVID-19 booster shot for certain individuals, largely mirroring guidance put out by the CDC on Tuesday.
