Truck fire shuts down portion of I-77
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- A tractor trailer full of tires burst into flames this afternoon on I-77. According to the Cayce Fire Dept. the interstate is shut down at mile marker 2 as…
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Survey: SC among the worst states to live in the country
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A new survey says South Carolina is one of the worst places to live in the country. According to Wallethub, the Palmetto State is the sixth worst state in which to live.…
DSS offering tuition assistance for students seeking social work degree
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Students considering a career in social work could be eligible for tuition assistance. The Department of Social Services has partnered with Uof SC, South Carolina State University, and Winthrop University for…
Caution before posting those back to school pics!
Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Law Enforcement agencies in the Midlands are urging caution before you post your child's back to school pictures on social media. The Newberry County Sheriff's Office has a few tips to make sure your child's pictures…
Judge: Sen. Graham must testify in Georgia election probe
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Monday said U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify before a special grand jury in Atlanta that is investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies broke any laws while trying to overturn his narrow…
Saluda County Sheriff's Office: Suspect arrested after stabbing man multiple times
(SOURCE: SCSO) SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A suspect is now behind bars after stabbing a man multiple times. According to the Saluda County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to John J. Rushton Road after a stabbing on Sunday, August 14th.…
SLED investigating officer-involved shooting in Orangeburg
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Investigators with SLED are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Orangeburg Co. According to authorities a Eutawville police officer responded to a call for service and there was an exchange of gunfire between police and an armed man. SLED…
New CDC Guidelines on COVID-19
ABC NEWS--Now to the latest on COVID-19 and the new guidelines released by the CDC this week. Health officials easing recommendations for unvaccinated people who are exposed to the virus. ABC's Reena Roy has…
Anne Heche dies following car crash, family says
ABC NEWS-Anne Heche has died at the age of 53 after suffering serious injuries in a fiery car accident in Los Angeles, her family says. Heche suffered a "severe anoxic brain injury," her family…
CPD: Man charged for fatal collision on Farrow and 277
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police have arrested a man for a fatal collision involving two people on a moped Thursday night. Johnathan Gajadhar is charged with two counts of felony DUI with death. Investigators say it happened at Farrow…
Police: Good Samaritans stop sexual assault inside business
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say Christ Davis is charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Criminal Sexual Conduct. According to police on Wednesday night Davis grabbed a 41 year old woman and threw her to the floor at Walgreens…
What parents need to know about 'BeReal' app
ABC NEWS--There is a new online platform that is encouraging authenticity. The "Be Real" App is seeing a huge spike in popularity , with some saying it could be a solution to…
Bond revoked for alleged Murdaugh co-conspirator
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Bond was revoked today for Curtis Smith, the alleged accomplice of former attorney Alex Murdaugh. Assistant attorney general Creighton Waters was seeking the revocation due to Smith allegedly misrepresenting…
Deputies: Hawaii juvenile made threat against Lugoff-Elgin HS
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Turns out Social media threats made against Lugoff-Elgin High School actually came from more than 4,500 miles away in Hawaii According to the Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office the FBI and…
Kershaw Co. Deputy involved in chase, crash
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies with the Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office say around 1pm Thursday they along with Camden Police responded to a call of someone threatening to use a gun at Walmart in Camden.…
Body of missing boater recovered in Lake Murray
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say the body of a man who disappeared on Lake Murray has been found. Officials say the body of Terrance Butler, 31, of Edgefield was found near Dreher Island…
Gas prices dip just below $4 for the first time in 5 months
(AP)-- U.S. gas prices have dipped under $4 a gallon for the first time in more than five months. AAA says the national average is $3.99 for a gallon of regular. That's down 15 cents in just the last week,…
Harvest Hope Food Bank working to get meals to thousands of students
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Harvest Hope Food Bank says throughout the school year it sends nutrition bags to children in the Midlands who do not have access to food on the weekends but with…
Columbia police search for accused peeping Tom
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police Wednesday released surveillance footage of a man looking into the windows of a home on Devine Street. If you recognize this man call the Columbia Police Department or leave a…
President Joe Biden makes trip to SC Lowcountry for vacation
ABC NEWS-- President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrived in the low country Wednesday afternoon. The couple is vacationing on Kiawah Island at the oceanfront golf resort. White House officials said…
