Suspect arrested in 1986 disappearance of Lexington 4 yr. old
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington Co. deputies say a suspect is in custody in the kidnapping of a four year old girl back in 1986. Investigators say after taking a fresh…
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Warren won't test McMaster with South Carolina gov rematch
Multimillionaire businessman John Warren has opted not to challenge South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to a rematch of their 2018 GOP primary face-off.
DHEC: 13,320 new cases of COVID-19, 25 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 13,320 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Sen. Lindsey Graham reacts to the president and VP's speeches over the Capitol insurrection
In a string of Tweets sent out this morning, Senator Lindsey Graham responded to speeches from President Biden and Vice President Harris on the insurrection at the Capitol a year ago.
SCDEW: First time unemployment insurance claims up by over 2,000 last week
SCDEW says first time unemployment insurance claims shot up by over 2,000 last week.
South Carolina sees drop in infant mortality numbers
South Carolina has reported a 7% drop in infant deaths from 2019 and 2020, but DHEC says the rate of babies dying before their first birthday is likely still above the national average.
Authorities hope to find family of man who died at nursing home
Authorities are looking for the family of a man who died at a Sumter County nursing home.
S.C. surpasses 1 million positive COVID cases since the pandemic began
Today, South Carolina DHEC announced nearly 7000 new cases of COVID-19. The governor held a press conference today saying there is no need for a state of emergency. This comes just as the state surpasses 1 million positive COVID cases since the pandemic began.
Richland District One COVID guidelines under review after holidays
Record numbers of COVID cases across South Carolina and the spike comes as students and staff return back to school this week after the holidays.
NEW YEAR BLOOD DRIVE: Midlands residents give gift of life to help blood supply shortage
Donors today either gave a whole blood donation or a power red donation, which consists of just your red blood cells.
DHEC reports 65% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations from last week
DHEC reports a 65.1% increase in COVID-19 positive patients hospitalized in just the past week.
Governor, health officials: No need to close SC over omicron
McMaster says state officials have learned lessons from the first two years of the pandemic and the variant doesn't seem to be as serious or deadly, especially among the vaccinated.
Gov. McMaster, state officials appoint the state's Chef Ambassadors for 2022
At the State House today, a group of chefs were appointed as South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2022. They will help highlight South Carolina's signature dishes and locally grown foods.
DHEC: 6,992 new cases of COVID-19, 41 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 6,992 new cases of COVID-19 and 41 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
SC State University extends registration deadline
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina State University has announced the extension of the class registration for the Spring 2022 semester. Returning students now have until Friday January 7 at 5…
COVID-19 cases in South Carolina surge to record highs
South Carolina health officials say the state saw a record-high number of COVID-19 cases in the first two days of 2022.
SCDPS: Preliminary report shows 10 people died on SC roads during New Year's travel
Over the New Year's holiday travel period, the South Carolna Department of Public Safety says at least 10 people died on state roads.
DHEC: 5,491 new cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 5,491 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
FDA authorizes boosters for ages 12-15
In the midst of the surge of COVID cases the FDA is now allowing Pfizer booster shots for children as young as 12 years old.
Strong winds topple South Carolina church steeple
Strong winds have tumbled a steeple from its perch atop a church in South Carolina's Lowcountry.
