Deputies: Search of nightclub uncovers drug lab
Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies with the Fairfield Co. Sheriff's Office say back in August they they searched Club Diamonds on Hwy. 321 North…
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SC AG Wilson joins legal fight against vaccine mandate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joining other states and businesses filing paperwork Friday to begin court proceedings against the federal government's vaccine mandate for private employees with 100 or more employees. Attorney General Wilson releasing a…
Truck driver shortage could make holiday shopping hard
(CNN) --- "Do your holiday shopping now" that's the advice that is being given by the owner of a truck company who says the trucker shortage in the United States will continue to…
West Columbia welcomes annual Fall Back Fest
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The holidays are upon us and while many people are trying to order ahead of time to make sure their special gifts get to their destination in time,…
A virtual veterans career fair gives vets a chance to meet with dozens of employers
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Governor McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs are encouraging all veterans in the palmetto state looking to continue a career of service to take part in the…
Deputies search for suspects accused of laundry mat burglaries
Lexington Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate three people accused of several burglaries in West Columbia. Authorities say the man and…
Richland coroner identifies victim killed in an apartment complex shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim of a deadly shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Columbia. Around 5 p.m. Tuesday, deputies say they were called to an apartment complex on National Guard…
AP: Republican lawmakers across country opposing Biden's vaccine mandate
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden's plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more. They have adopted…
Police arrest suspect accused in shooting near Lake Carolina
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- Richland County deputies have arrested a man accused in a shooting authorities say took place Wednesday afternoon in Northeast Columbia. According to authorities, around 1:45…
AAA cautioning drivers about Deer this time of year
ABC TEAM-- AAA is cautioning drivers in South Carolina to slow down and watch for deer, especially during this time of year. Deer mating season takes place now through December, which means you may see…
Local Living: Adoption Special and Autumn Faire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)---Now for a look at Local Living. The City of Columbia is kicking off its annual Dr. Martin Luther King 'Honor the Dream' food drive. It benefits Harvest Hope Food bank. Some…
Candidates for Mayor in City of Columbia ready for runoff
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Voters in the City of Columbia will head to the polls for a runoff in the Mayoral Election. The runoff is set for November, 16 2021. ABC Columbia's Miya Payton spoke with…
District: Students sickened after eating drug-laced candy
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Richland Co. School District says two Hand Middle School students were taken to the emergency room Tuesday after reportedly getting sick after eating gummies. School administrators are investigating…
Children across Nation get first shots approved for ages 5 to 11
CNN--Nearly 28 million children in the U.S. are now eligible to roll up their sleeves for a COVID-19 shot. Doctor Rochelle Walensky, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, moved to…
Many state agencies taking part in Veterans Virtual Career Fair next week
On November 9, the state will host a virtual career fair for veterans. More than 35 state agencies and institutions of higher learning will be represented in the event.
DHEC emphasizes the importance of health lifestyle choices during National Alzheimer's Awareness Month
November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month and DHEC is reminding South Carolinians that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's.
Alex Murdaugh facing new lawsuits from his brother and his former law firm partner
Alex Murdaugh faces two new lawsuits claiming he owes more than $523,000.
S. Carolina governor: Pandemic cash for free 2-year degrees
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster wants to spend the last $17 million of his COVID-19 education relief money to fully pay for anyone to go to a technical college for two years to train to enter high demand jobs.
DHEC: 424 new cases of COVID-19, 13 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 424 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths in the state.
Judge freezes Alex Murdaugh’s money as lawsuits grow
The family’s lawsuit says Murdaugh is trying to hide millions of dollars they could possibly collect in their lawsuit and he could shift money between unknown accounts and potentially sell off property and a boat after he turned all his affairs over to his surviving son, Buster Murdaugh.
