SC House on traditional week before Easter spring break
The South Carolina House will be on spring break this week. Speaker Jay Lucas is continuing his tradition of allowing the chamber to have a week off leading into Easter.
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Sumter teen reported missing has been found safe
The Sumter Police Department says a teenage girl recently reported missing has been found safe and returned home.
Teenager dead after shooting in Richland County; police investigating
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting in Northeast Columbia that left a teenager dead. On April 9th, deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the 500 block of Halleck Lane at around…
Firefighters respond to 2-alarm apartment fire
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Nearly 50 firefighters responded to a two alarm fire this evening at a Midlands apartment complex. A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Department says crews responded to Columbia Garden Apartments on…
Inmate asks judges to halt firing squad or electrocution
Lawyers for 57-year-old Richard Moore say he shouldn't face execution until judges can determine if either method is cruel and unusual punishment. Moore is set to die on April 29 unless a court steps in.
Leaders from SC react to the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
History was made in the nation's capitol Thursday, as the Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Many Democratic lawmakers here at home are praising the judge's confirmation. On the other side of the aisle, some South Carolina Republicans are not as enthusiastic.
S. Carolina schedules 1st execution with firing squad ready
The state of South Carolina has scheduled its first execution after prison officials indicated they are ready to conduct executions by firing squad.
S.C Mother is preaching peace after son is shot
Florence, SC (WOLO) --- A Dillon County woman is preaching peace and says it's time to stop the violence. Her son remains in the hospital after he was severely hurt in…
Initial damage report from S.C severe storms released
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- We are starting to get a better idea of how much of the state was impacted by the severe weather that blew through the Palmetto state this week. The South…
City announces road closures for national championship parade
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In case you haven't heard, the city of Columbia is hosting a celebration parade for UofSC's women's basketball national championship. Thursday afternoon city officials announced road closures ahead of Wednesday's festivities. Beginning at 4pm portions of Richland,…
Plant and Flower Festival taking place at the State Farmers Market
The State Farmers Market is in full bloom this weekend. The Plant and Flower Festival is happening now through Sunday.
Medical marijuana bill heads to South Carolina House floor
A bill allowing limited use of medical marijuana in South Carolina is heading to the House floor. That is the furthest the proposal has made it during the eight years its passionate supporters have been pushing for it.
SCDEW: Decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims last week
SCDEW reports a decrease in the number of residents filing first time unemployment insurance claims last week.
SCHP searches for driver involved in deadly hit & run
Charleston, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Highway patrol is hoping you can help them locate a pickup truck they say was…
Higher Education Day at the State House
Governor Henry McMaster joined two organizations to celebrate Higher Education Day at the State House.
Red Cross assisting families impacted by storms in Allendale County
After last night's tornadoes and thunderstorms in Allendale County, the American Red Cross is helping roughly 15 families impacted by the damage.
Gov. McMaster makes declaration honoring the Gamecocks' second national title
At the State House Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster declared April 2022 as South Carolina Gamecock NCAA Women's Basketball National Champions Month in the Palmetto State.
Sheriff: 2 wounded, suspect dead, in shooting at SC plant
Authorities say a suspect shot and wounded two employees at an industrial plant in South Carolina before taking his own life.
SC House passes transgender sports ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The bill known by some as the 'Save Women's Sports Act' and by others as an "Anti-transgender bill" passed a second reading late Tuesday evening in the House. The bill would…
Possible tornado touches down, causes damage in Allendale
Allendale, S.C. (WOLO)-- There were multiple reports and sightings of a possible tornado in Allendale Tuesday afternoon. Corey Tharin posted video of the funnel cloud on Facebook. There are reports of downed trees and…
