SC Senate medical marijuana bill to go into another week
The South Carolina Senate debate on medical marijuana is going into another week.
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Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA & UofSC athlete, dies at 30
Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a former athlete for UofSC, has died at age 30.
Local Living: "Spring Break Camp", "Annual Black Market" and more!
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Here is a look at some of the events happening in your Local Living. South Carolina State Museum Spring Break Camp Although it may not seem like it with these…
SC state senator brings medical marijuana bill to chamber floor after years of effort
Davis has been proposing medical marijuana since 2014 and has invested years of research into the issue. He has answered questions about concerns over the bill at the statehouse this week.
Get those emergency winter weather kits ready
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) encourages every household to have an emergency preparedness plan in place in case you lose power. that includes a winter weather supplies kit…
Consumer News
(CNN) --- Inflation Prices continue jumping A key inflation measure rose again last year at the fastest pace since 1982. The Bureau of Economic Analysis says inflation was up 5.8% between December…
Irmo police searching for missing teen
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)--Irmo police are searching for Devon White, 16. Police say White was last seen at a foster home on January 25th. Investigators believe he ran away. He was last seen…
Columbia Police investigate Bluff Rd. shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are investigating a a shooting at the BP gas station on Bluff Rd. near Williams-Brice Stadium. Police say a man received a non-life threatening injury to the foot. If you…
No charges filed in Richland School verbal altercation
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- no charges are being filed after the Richland School District Two superintendent was involved in a verbal altercation prior to…
Deputies search for suspected trailer thief
Chester County, SC (WOLO) --- Deputies in Chester County are hoping you can help them locate a person accused of stealing a black Arising Industries enclosed, twin axle trailer from a businesses…
Another earthquake in the Midlands
Elgin, S.C. (WOLO)--The flurry of earthquakes continues in the Midlands. The USGS reports a magnitude 2.1 earthquake happened at 6:46 Thursday evening just east of Elgin. This is the 17th earthquake in the area since December 27th. The strongest quake…
Consumer News: 2021 U.S. economy grew at fastest pace since Reagan administration, latest SC rent report and more!
Consumer News: 2021 U.S. economy grew at fastest pace since Reagan administration, latest SC rent report and more!
Travis Price's mother reacts after former Rock Hill Police officer found not guilty of assault
A jury has found a former Rock Hill Police Officer not guilty after a controversial arrest last year. Travis Price's mother spoke about the not guilty verdict, saying things in the community need to change.
SC Health Care Virtual Career Fair taking place next week
If you're in the market for a new job, health care professionals are invited to take part in the South Carolina Health Care Virtual Career Fair next week.
SCDEW: Decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims last week
SCDEW says there was a decrease in the number of first time unemployment insurance claims filed in the Palmetto State last week.
DHEC: 9,934 new cases of COVID-19, 26 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 9,934 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
Republicans want input from education voucher bill opponents
The proposal would allow parents to spend up to about $7,000 of public school money on private schools as well as tutoring, equipment or other needs.
SLED: SCDMV accused of accepting bribes
A South Carolina DMV employee is behind bars for accepting bribes, according to SLED.
DHEC: Vendor testing backlog cleared, back to standard turnaround time
DHEC says testing vendors have cleared data backlogs and will now be able to return COVID-19 testing data in the standard 48-hour time period.
Bill aims to prohibit use of critical race theory in SC schools
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Lawmakers discussed a bill that would prohibit teachers from using critical race theory when teaching history and civics in South Carolina. Critical race theory is a graduate-level academic and legal framework…
