South Carolina House to take a week off; Senate still meets
The South Carolina House is taking the week off after passing its version of the state's $14 billion budget.
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SC Senate seeks regular money to put more sand on beaches
The state Senate may soon take up a bill that would provide money on a regular basis to help pump sand onto eroding South Carolina beaches.
Bond denied for suspect accused of stabbing two people in Camden
(SOURCE: Kershaw County Sheriff's Office) KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - On Saturday, March 19th, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office and Camden Police Department responded to a stabbing incident inside a vehicle on Hwy 521 near I-20 in Camden. At this…
Irmo man arrested after stabbing brother
(Credit: Irmo Police Department) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Irmo Police arrested a man for stabbing his brother. On Saturday, March 19th around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the 300 Block of Wharfsdale Road. A person at the residence called 9-1-1…
'We feel for the family. This was not something we created': Sheriff address officer-involved shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Columbia. According to investigators, deputies responded to Heyward Brockington Road just before 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19 for a domestic call with a weapon.…
Fatal officer-involved shooting in North Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Columbia. According to investigators, deputies responded to Heyward Brockington Road just before 6:00…
Search underway for suspect after homicide in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Two people were arrested and a search is underway for a third suspect connected with a homicide that happened on 2030 Russell Street. According to the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety on March 16th, Terri Lynn Maynard…
Tips to keep your allergies under control
(CNN) --- Those temperatures are warming up this weekend and health experts say that means future allergy seasons will start more than a month earlier, and it'll be more intense because of climate…
SCDC now able to carry out executions by firing squad
The South Carolina Department of Corrections says it can now carry out executions by firing squad.
Orangeburg Rep. Jerry Govan announces his run for superintendent of education
A Midlands lawmaker is throwing his hat in the ring to lead South Carolina's schools.
Senator Tim Scott files for re-election
This afternoon, the Republican filed for re-election at the South Carolina Republican Party headquarters in downtown Columbia.
Survey finds SC ranks second in states with highest job resignation rates
Is it quitting time? A new survey says more South Carolinians have quit their jobs than in most other states.
Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens say goodbye to one of their residents
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- One of the zoo's favorite residents is on the move. California Sea Lion Annette will be moving to Texas early next week. Annette has…
Consumer News: Slight relief at the gas pump in SC, Federal Reserve raises interest rates
Consumer News: Slight relief at the gas pump in SC, Federal Reserve raises interest rates
Judge sets $100,000 bond for suspended attorney Corey Fleming
A judge has set a $100,000 bond for suspended Beaufort County attorney Cory Fleming. The longtime friend of Alex Murdaugh was indicted on 18 charges in connection with the settlement in the death of Gloria Satterfield, Murdaugh’s former housekeeper.
SCDEW reports dip in first time unemployment insurance claims last week
SCDEW says there was a decrease in the number of first time unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
Average price at the pump takes slight dip in SC
AAA says the average price for gallon of gas is now $4.02 in South Carolina. That's a decrease of 2 cents compared to Wednesday's report.
One injured after SUV crashes into home
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officers with the Columbia Police Dept. say an SUV crashed into a home on Tree St. Wednesday evening. Investigators say no one inside the home was hurt but a passenger in…
Attorney General Alan Wilson gets support on heartbeat law
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Attorney General Alan Wilson says he has received support from other states in his defense of South Carolina's law banning abortion after a heartbeat is detected which is…
Columbia police pull over drivers with simple traffic violations
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- If you get pulled over by a Columbia Police officer this week, it might not be a bad thing. You could be getting a surprise and we're not talking…
