2 Marines eject and survive South Carolina fighter jet crash
Military officials say two Marines were able to eject and survive when their fighter jet crashed in South Carolina.
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DHEC asking residents to submit dead birds to help track West Nile virus
DHEC says residents can help the health agency track West Nile virus by submitting certain species of dead birds for testing.
DHEC: 411 new cases of COVID-19, three new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 411 new cases of COVID-19 and three new deaths in South Carolina.
Forestry Commission urges 'extreme caution' with outdoor burning
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Forestry Commission is asking anyone planning to do any outdoor burning whatsoever to use extreme caution. This request comes after the agency reports a huge…
S. Carolina lawmakers stall abortion bills through walkout
Two South Carolina lawmakers have managed to delay two abortion-related bills by simply leaving the room.
SCDEW reports drop in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce reports a drop in first time unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
Every SC taxpayer gets at least $100 rebate in Senate bill
Everybody who files an income tax return in South Carolina would get a rebate check of at least $100 in a bill being considered by the state Senate.
DHEC updating guidelines for its response to the pandemic
As COVID-19 cases drop across the state, DHEC is changing some of its guidelines for how it is responding to the pandemic.
AG Wilson joins coalition investigating TikTok
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining several other states in an investigation into TikTok and its impact on young Americans.
Bill to break up South Carolina health agency moves forward
The Senate Medical Affairs committee voted Thursday to send the bill that would split up the Department of Health and Environmental Control to the Senate floor.
DHEC: 421 new cases of COVID-19, 32 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 421 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 additional virus related deaths in the state.
South Carolina voting changes unite Democrats, Republicans
The South Carolina House has unanimously approved allowing two weeks of early voting and other changes to the state election laws.
Kershaw County names late K-9 'Officer of the Year'
Kershaw Co, SC (WOLO) --- Sometimes the best officers have paws. Tuesday night the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office recognized K-9 officer Nala as its Officer of the Year. Her handler officer Randy Bass accepted…
Local Living: Shoe Drive, Craftsmen's Classic, Fair food, and more
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Here's a look at your Local Living packed full of events happening in the Midlands! Keep the Midlands Beautiful Shoe Drive The organization Keep the Midlands Beautiful is…
Suspect arrested in Cayce church fire
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--Police in Cayce say a man is in custody accused of setting fire to a church. Investigators say Paul Lavoie,53, is charged with burglary and arson. Police say he…
Coffee shop hiring people with disabilities opening in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A new coffee shop will soon make its debut in Columbia, one that focuses on giving opportunities to people with disabilities. Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is coming…
Attorneys for Dylann Roof ask US Supreme Court to weigh in
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Attorneys for convicted church shooter Dylann Roof have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide how to handle disagreements over mental illness-related evidence between capital defendants and their attorneys. Authorities have said Roof opened fire during…
Man wanted in Lexington for using counterfeit money
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Lexington are looking for a man they say is using counterfeit bills. Investigators say the man used the fraudulent money at the Fab'rik store in the Lexington Pavilion on Sunset…
Sumter couple wanted for fraudulent purchases
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Sumter say a couple is accused of making more than $200 in fraudulent charges. Investigators say the purchases were made at a business on Camden Highway in Dalzell on…
SC AG joins Tik Tok investigation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General has joined a nation-wide investigation into social media platform Tik-Tok. The investigation focuses on whether nor not Tik Tok markets its platform to children and young adults while experts say its use can…
