Sumter Co. Sheriff's Office makes major bust
Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter County has made a major drug seizure keeping several types of illegal drugs from making their way on to the street. Authorities say they…
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One dead in Columbia apartment shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Richland County sheriff’s department is investigating a shooting at a Columbia apartment complex. Investigators say they responded to the Park apartments on Longcreek Dr. just after midnight Tuesday morning. Deputies say…
Fire Dept. responds to gas leak in Rosewood Community
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Some Midlands residents were asked to stay in their homes Tuesday evening after a gas leak. The Columbia Fire Department confirms it happened earlier this evening on South Ott St. in the Rosewood community. A spokesperson for Dominion…
State Forestry Commission set to lift red flag alert
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- If you have been doing a little Spring cleaning and you have some trash left in your yard after sprucing things up, the South Carolina Forestry Commission says you'll be…
Univ of SC trustees blistered for secret trip, coach buyouts
A small group of powerful lawmakers is refusing to approve reelection bids for five University of South Carolina trustees. They are upset over $10 million loaned to the athletic department buy out a football coach's contract and a secret plane trip to meet with a presidential candidate.
DHEC: 1,095 new cases of COVID-19, 10 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,095 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina last week.
AG Wilson joins multistate action against mask mandate on public transportation
Wilson says the mandate is unlawful and exceeds the authority of the CDC.
Santee Cooper cuts budget since it can't raise power rates
Santee Cooper leaders say increasing fuel costs have led the state-owned utility to cut $100 million from its budget. Santee Cooper can't increase electricity rates on its customers for three more years after its role in the failed building of two nuclear reactors.
SCDHHS extending Medicaid coverage for new and expecting mothers
New and expecting mothers in South Carolina can now look forward to more support in health care.
Bill to allow Sunday hunting on SC-owned lands gets hearing
South Carolina is one of only a few states that restrict hunting on Sundays, a prohibition going back to blue laws at the founding of the United States that banned many activities on what early churchgoers considered a day a rest.
Why cases of the flu are on the rise
(CNN) --- As new Covid-19 case numbers continue to drop in the U.S., cases of the flu and hospitalizations are rising and the increase is coming at an unusual time this year. Mandy Gaither…
Hearing held Tuesday on Bill to allow hunting on Sundays
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A bill that would allow hunting on Sundays in areas run by the state is getting a hearing Tuesday by a House Subcommittee. South Carolina is one of only…
Earthquake hits near Elgin
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - The United States Geological Survey reports an earthquake near Elgin on Sunday. Official records say the quake happened at 2:27 p.m. just 3.3 miles east of Elgin. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the quake measured…
Former Police Chief Randall Scott found dead
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Richland Co. Coroner's Office confirmed Saturday evening that former Police Chief Randall Scott,53, has died. Officials say Scott's body was found in his home around 9:30am Saturday. According to the coroner, foul play is not suspected.…
Some Pickens County residents left picking up the pieces after tornado touches down
The National weather service confirms two tornados touched down in Pickens County this week and left some picking up the pieces. Although the damage isn't widespread, it is severe.
Tornado touches down in Pickens County, damaging at least 12 homes
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado ripped through parts of South Carolina.
Owner of dogs accused of mauling Upstate woman appears in court
The owner of three dogs accused of mauling an Upstate woman was in court Thursday.
SC Senate debates private school choice for poorer students
The South Carolina Senate is debating a bill that would give some poorer or disabled students money so they could pick a private school or public school outside their district.
DHEC: Increase in WIC Program benefit extended through September
DHEC says the South Carolina Women, Infants and Children Program's temporary cash value benefit increases for fruit and vegetable purchases are extending through the end of September.
Gas prices in SC slowly falling
Prices at the pump are slowly falling in the Palmetto State.
