Santee Cooper leaders say increasing fuel costs have led the state-owned utility to cut $100 million from its budget. Santee Cooper can't increase electricity rates on its customers for three more years after its role in the failed building of two nuclear reactors.
New and expecting mothers in South Carolina can now look forward to more support in health care.
South Carolina is one of only a few states that restrict hunting on Sundays, a prohibition going back to blue laws at the founding of the United States that banned many activities on what early churchgoers considered a day a rest.
(CNN) --- As new Covid-19 case numbers continue to drop in the U.S., cases of the flu and hospitalizations are rising and the increase is coming at an unusual time this year. Mandy Gaither…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A bill that would allow hunting on Sundays in areas run by the state is getting a hearing Tuesday by a House Subcommittee. South Carolina is one of only…
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - The United States Geological Survey reports an earthquake near Elgin on Sunday. Official records say the quake happened at 2:27 p.m. just 3.3 miles east of Elgin. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the quake measured…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Richland Co. Coroner's Office confirmed Saturday evening that former Police Chief Randall Scott,53, has died. Officials say Scott's body was found in his home around 9:30am Saturday. According to the coroner, foul play is not suspected.…
The National weather service confirms two tornados touched down in Pickens County this week and left some picking up the pieces. Although the damage isn't widespread, it is severe.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado ripped through parts of South Carolina.
The owner of three dogs accused of mauling an Upstate woman was in court Thursday.
The South Carolina Senate is debating a bill that would give some poorer or disabled students money so they could pick a private school or public school outside their district.
DHEC says the South Carolina Women, Infants and Children Program's temporary cash value benefit increases for fruit and vegetable purchases are extending through the end of September.
Prices at the pump are slowly falling in the Palmetto State.
SCDEW reports a slight decrease in the number of first time unemployment insurance claims filed in the state last week.
(CNN) --- A 38-year-old upstate mother of three is currently fighting for her life after she was attacked by dogs Monday morning. Kyleen Waltman has already lost both her arms and doctors plan…
(ABC News) --- The Oscars have announced this year's performers. Music superstar Beyonce' is one of the performers taking the stage at this year's Academy Awards. Queen Bey is nominated for the song "Be…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Easter is right around the corner and if you are looking for something the entire family can enjoy then you're in luck! The 52nd annual Cottontail Festival is happening this weekend, Saturday March 27, 2022 from…
After nearly two years of work, supporters of a bill that would ban transgender students from playing girls' and women's sports in South Carolina high schools and public colleges have gotten a proposal out of committee.
Today, Joe Cunningham officially filed to run for governor of South Carolina. The Democrat previously represented South Carolina’s first congressional district.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - It’s official for the state of South Carolina, March is American Red Cross Month. “Everyone may not appreciate something but nobody doesn't appreciate the Red Cross,” says Governor…
