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Governor McMaster announces vetoes to state budget

Governor Henry McMaster announced his vetoes to the state's nearly $14 billion budget Wednesday.

Texas school district police chief placed on administrative leave

Texas school district police chief, Pete Arredondo has been placed on administrative leave according to the school superintendent. This following criticism of how the Uvalde School shooting was handled

State officials roll out guide for approved uses of opioid settlement funds

According to State House officials, 1,700 people in South Carolina died from an opioid overdose last year.

COVID vaccines recommended for children under 5

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Over the weekend the CDC approved vaccinations for ages 6 months through 5 years old. This comes as DHEC says there is an increase in cases across South Carolina particularly in the Midlands. Vaccines for the youngest age…

AG Wilson joins letter urging lawmakers to protect kids from THC products designed to look like popular snack items

Attorney General Alan Wilson says he joined a bipartisan letter that urges Congress to help protect kids from copycat THC edible products designed to look like popular snacks.

South Carolina deputy killed in ambush; suspect hospitalized

A deputy was fatally shot while being “ambushed” when he approached a home in South Carolina where someone called about a domestic disturbance, authorities said Wednesday.

Watch The 100th Running Of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb On Bahakel Sports

Watch the 100th Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, on Bahakel Sports on Sunday, June 26th.

Child dies after authorities say he was left in a hot car

(ABC News) --- Summer is here in the Midlands and so is the heat. A good time to remember the dangers of hot cars. As much of the country faces extreme heat,…

Orangeburg deputies search for man accused of stealing funeral home van

Orangeburg County deputies are looking for a suspect they say stole a van from a funeral home Tuesday.

UBER slowly reinstating shared rides for users

UBER is letting some users share rides again with it's new "UBER-X Share"

Krispy Kreme adds new sweet treat to menu

While Krispy Kreme is known for it's decadent doughnuts, it is adding a new item to the menu that could give some good goose bumps.

FDA looks to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes

Tobacco makers are looking into the possibility of lowering levels of nicotine in cigarettes in the near future.

South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh likely to lose license

The South Carolina Supreme Court said Murdaugh's attorneys said Tuesday they would not contest any arguments scheduled for a disbarment hearing Wednesday. As a result, the justices canceled the proceedings.

SC medical ethics law prompts concerns re: LGBTQ healthcare

A new South Carolina law that allows physicians, medical students and nurses to refrain from doing procedures that violate their conscience has prompted concern that the measure will restrict healthcare options for the state's LGBTQ population.

New state law impacting wake surfers in SC waterways

A new law in South Carolina prohibits wake surfing in state waters within 200 feet of a dock, person in the water or anchored boat.

20 S. Carolina airports to share nearly $19M in FAA grants

Twenty airports in South Carolina will received a share of nearly $19 million in federal grants to help pay for terminal upgrades, runway repairs and other improvement projects.