A House subcommittee approved a bill Tuesday that would create a three-year program to give $5,000 in tuition assistance to 5,000 students whose families are eligible for Medicaid or who have parents in the military.
DHEC reports 2,373 new cases of COVID-19 and 56 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- According to the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Black people in South Carolina are disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS. Monday is National Black HIV, AIDS Awareness day.…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Saluda County sheriff's office wants to make sure everyone stays warm this winter. The law enforcement agency is holding a coat drive throughout the month of February.…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police are hoping you can help them locate three individuals accused of swiping two iPhones from a Lexington Walmart. According to authorities the men seen in…
“We know that approximately 1 in 10 Americans have unclaimed property. Each year billions of dollars get returned to State Treasurer’s Offices across the country,” said Treasurer Loftis.
DHEC reports 3,369 new cases of COVID-19 and 66 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
State Attorney General Alan Wilson and 15 other attorneys general are filing another lawsuit to block President Biden's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers.
People in 12 states prefer candy hearts, including California, Florida and South Carolina.
Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and DHEC is offering free HIV and STD testing tomorrow at participating health departments.
The debate over whether to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina is extending into a third week in the state Senate starting Tuesday.
The South Carolina House has approved a bill that increases the penalties for passing a stopped school bus and requires all buses to have longer stop sign arms to extend across a lane of traffic. The proposal now heads to the Senate.
Gilbert, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a small plane crash Saturday in Gilbert in Lexington Co. A spokesperson for the agency says, "The pilot of a single-engine de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver crashed while attempting to depart…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the Sumter Co. Coroner's Office, a 9 year old was crossing Hwy. 378 Wednesday. Officials say Za’Hiar Hammet, died Friday at Palmetto Health Richland. The Highway Patrol is investigating.
DHEC reports 6,009 new cases of COVID-19 and 47 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The FBI is warning of 'romance scams' ahead of the Valentine's Day holiday. Romance scams happen when criminal actors deceive victims into believing they're engaging in a trusting relationship, then…
(CNN) --- A popular brand of salad dressing is being recalled . Conagra Brands says it's issuing a voluntary recall for some bottles of Wish-Bone Chunky blue cheese dressing and thousand island dressing. Both contain egg which is not stated on…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Racism and inequalities can be seen throughout black history and while there has been progress, discrimination is still present today. When it comes to health care doctors…
Consumer News: Energy costs rise, high car prices expected to stick around this year and more.
A panel of South Carolina lawmakers has advanced the appointment of a Columbia-area attorney to head the state's health board.
