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'The Art of Being a Woman' exhibit

Columbia, SC (WOLO ) --- The Richland Library is getting ready to unveil the artwork of more than a dozen local artists and poets. Organizers say the goal of the exhibit is…

Hands-free cellphone bill passes the South Carolina Senate

The proposal faces one last routine vote before heading to the House, which has failed to pass a number of similar bills in recent years.

Democrats and Republicans praise tax cuts in South Carolina

The Republican-dominated South Carolina House has unanimously passed a $600 million income tax cut in less than 15 minutes of debate.

DHEC: 999 new cases of COVID-19, 14 additional virus related deaths in SC

DHEC reports 999 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.

COVID vaccine ban bill headed to South Carolina Senate floor

A bill to fine businesses that fire workers who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 is headed to the South Carolina Senate floor.

Columbia PD investigate a double shooting leaving 2 hospitalized

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department is hoping you have information that can help them in the preliminary stages of their investigation of a Tuesday night shooting. According to authorities…

Family request FBI for investigation into Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center after inmate death

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The family of an inmate who died at the Alvin S. Glen Detention Center is calling for an FBI investigation into the facility. The family says 27-year-old…

SC House income tax cut likely coming up for quick vote

The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the bill that would cut the state's top 7% income tax rate to 6.5% next year and push all other taxpayers into a 3% bracket.

DHEC updates school and childcare center guidance towards endemic phase

Officials say the updated guidance helps transition from Test to Stay and quarantine procedures towards living with the virus with minimal disruptions.

DHEC: 737 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths in SC

DHEC reports 737 new cases of COVID-19 and no new virus related deaths in its latest update.

Governor McMaster names next executive director of SCDJJ

Hendrick served as acting director starting in September 2021, after Freddie Pough resigned.

Senator Graham speaks on the effect of a Russian invasion of Ukraine

South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham says gas is going to go up significantly and cause a ripple effect if Russia invades Ukraine.

Bowling alley brawl under investigation

York County, SC (WOLO) -- a huge brawl breaks out at a bowling alley near Rock Hill. The video has gone viral, showing people throwing chairs and punching one another. Tonight deputies are…

UofSC updates mask mandates as cases drop

The University of South Carolina updates its mask mandates as they follow their coronavirus case counts which have drastically dropped on the campus.

Consumer News: More bad news at the gas pump, sales to look out for this week

Consumer News: More bad news at the gas pump, sales to look out for this week.

Upstate grandfather appears in court after grandson brings loaded gun to school

In the Upstate this weekend, a grandfather appeared in court after his grandson took a loaded gun to school. The grandfather is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child in the case. No one was injured when the 6-year-old brought the gun to "shoot zombies," but authorities say it was a close call.

UofSC history professor encourages people to celebrate President's Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - It's President's Day, a day that honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. University of South Carolina History Professor Woody Holton says today is not a day…

Senator Lindsey Graham to discuss Ukraine border situation at media event Tuesday

South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham says he plans on holding a media event tomorrow to discuss the current situation between Ukraine and Russia. Graham took to Twitter Sunday night, saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "playing the West like a fiddle."