Court halts South Carolina plan for firing squad execution
Wednesday's order by the state’s high court temporarily halts a scheduled April 29 execution of inmate Richard Moore.
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SCDR receives execution order for Brad Sigmon
Officials say Brad Keith Sigmon's execution date is set for May 13.
UofSC alumna to appear on Jeopardy this week
On Wednesday, April 20, University of South Carolina alumna Alana “Loni” Lewis will compete on Jeopardy!
Governor McMaster on Panthers' decision to to terminate construction agreement in Rock Hill
A statement from Governor Henry McMaster said "Today’s announcement by the Panthers is a disappointment, as we had hoped they would be a part of South Carolina’s record breaking, booming economy."
Panthers end agreement with Rock Hill over practice facility
Panthers owner David Tepper’s real estate company announced Tuesday they’ve terminated their agreement with the City of Rock Hill, leaving the future of the NFL team’s planned $800 million headquarters and practice facility up in the air.
DHEC: 1,521 new cases of COVID-19, seven additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,521 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
Pie in the face prank leads to charges in SC for YouTuber
According to the arrest warrant, Gerald is accused of hitting a woman walking with her child in the face with a whipped cream pie.
AG Wilson reacts to federal judge's ruling on public transportation mask mandate
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson responded to the news that a federal judge ruled the public transportation mask mandate unlawful. The attorney general called the ruling a victory.
5 Univ. of South Carolina trustees can't run for reelection
The decision comes as the state Senate prepares to review a bill that passed the House nearly unanimously earlier this month that would fire all current trustees at the end of June 2023 and redraw their districts, cutting the board from 20 members to 13.
SLED: Easter shooting at club in Hampton County injures nine
SLED says gunfire broke out at a nightclub in Hampton County early Sunday morning, when the owners say someone fired up to 30 shots.
Columbiana Centre shooting: Suspect bond set at $25k, ankle monitor required
(Source: Lexington County Detention Center) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A bond hearing was held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 17th for Columbiana Centre shooting suspect 22-year-old Jewayne Price. Price was initially detained by…
Tips to have a 'sweet' and healthy holiday
(CNN) --- Candy, Chocolate and perhaps even some of those marshmallow peeps, they are all things the Easter bunny may very well fill those Easter baskets with this year. But, how do…
Columbiana Centre shooting: One person charged; additional suspect wanted
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department has arrested a 22-year-old male in connection with the shooting incident at Columbiana Centre. Columbia Police Department investigators say they are continuing to work to identify at least two additional suspects who were observed…
12 injured in shooting at South Carolina mall; 3 detained
Ten people were shot and two others injured in a shooting at a shopping mall in South Carolina’s capital that authorities do not believe was a random attack.
Father, Son charged with attempted murder in alleged shooting spree
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --An alleged crime spree was a family affair -- spanning from Lexington to Kershaw county landing a father and son behind…
Law enforcement increases presence for Easter weekend
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Don't be in too much of a hurry to get to your Easter destination this weekend if you're hitting the roads. You can expect to see additional enforcement over the next…
Millions of people are traveling for the holiday weekend
(ABC News) --- Millions of people are on the move for the start of the long holiday weekend. Travelers taking to the skies and the roads for Easter and Passover, despite high gas…
Darius Rucker performs concert celebrating UofSC women's basketball champions
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Singer and former Gamecock Darius Rucker made a promise to give a free concert for students at the University of South Carolina if the Gamecock Women's Basketball Team beat Louisville in the Final Four. Well, not…
Darlington County Coroner releases ID of man killed in officer involved shooting
We now know the identity of a man killed during an officer involved shooting Thursday.
State senator introduces bill banning gender affirming care for transgender youth
The bill would stop physicians from performing irreversible gender reassignment surgery and stop them from prescribing puberty blocking medication to transgender minors.
