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Phone call recordings from Alex Murdaugh in jail

Murdaugh made 121 calls from October 2021 until February 2022.

SC Senate calls for amendments to restrain federal spending

The South Carolina Senate approved a proposal on Wednesday calling for the convention of states to pass constitutional amendments that restrain the federal government's power — but the state House failed to act on the bill before the session ended.

Family of Gloria Satterfield creating foundation in her honor

Loved ones say this foundation will try to start a new, “positive” chapter in their journey since Gloria’s death.

State leaders join members of the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

Today, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and other state leaders joined the Alzheimer's Association at the State House to honor families with a loved one in cognitive decline.

SC Supreme Court considers disbarring Alex Murdaugh, hearing set for Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — The Supreme Court of South Carolina will hold a hearing on Wednesday to consider if Alex Murdaugh should be disbarred. On Thursday, officials said Murdaugh will appear in front of the Supreme Court on June 22 "to…

3rd-place Republican backs Weaver in South Carolina Ed race

The third-place finisher in the GOP primary for South Carolina's top education job has endorsed school choice advocate Ellen Weaver, aiming to give the think tank CEO a boost in the Republican runoff.

SCDEW: Increase in first time unemployment insurance claims last week

According to SCDEW, there was an increase in the number of South Carolinians who applied for fist time unemployment insurance benefits last week.

Lawmaker's return to capital to address state budget

Lawmakers were back at the state capital Wednesday to address some unfinished business. One of the main issues on the agenda was the state's budget.

Cunningham speaks out just hours after Democratic governor primary win

Democratic Congressman Joe Cunningham speaks out hours after becoming Democratic nominee to run against Republican Governor Henry McMaster in November.

Gov. McMaster signs Rena Grant Sickle Cell Disease Voluntary Patient Recovery Act into law

The measure calls on DHEC to create a voluntary registry of sickle cell patients in South Carolina, in order to study the prevalence of the disease in the state and improve the overall treatment of those patients.

Study ranks SC as 8th worst state for working dads

South Carolina isn't doing its dads any favors according to a new study.

Summer Break Cafe give free meals to children age 18 and under

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Education is giving free meals for children during the summer months. Its through a program called Summer Break Cafe that is funded by the USDA. “We can not do this mission…

Review: 2022 South Carolina primary election

Yesterday’s primaries narrowed down the race for governor of the Palmetto State to two candidates. It was a decisive victory for current Governor Henry McMaster, but things were a little closer on the Democratic side.

Deputies arrest man in elaborate fuel theft scheme

Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Newberry Co. Sheriff's Office says deputies were looking into a large diesel fuel theft at a truck stop when they caught the alleged thief red-handed. Investigators say…

Calhoun Co. deputies shut down "nuisance" club

Calhoun Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A local club has closed its doors after officials say it was a public nuisance. The Calhoun Co. Sheriff's office and the county council say Club Rolex…

Calhoun Co. man charged with disturbing 9 church services

Calhoun Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies with the Calhoun Co. Sheriff's Office say a man entered several churches in the Sandy Run and Sandy plains area the morning of Sunday, June 12th and…