Carolina Clemson Blood Battle coming to an end
The battle to donate blood and save lives is wrapping up at the University of South Carolina.
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Newborn found dead outside Chesterfield County home
Investigators in Chesterfield County say a newborn was found dead outside a home.
SCDOT reveals plans to fix Malfunction Junction and combat interstate congestion
The State Department of Transportation held a meeting to show the public plans for the Carolina Crossroads project. The goal is to fix Malfunction Junction and interstate congestion.
DHEC: 937 new cases of COVID-19, 18 additional virus related deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday. DHEC reports 629 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 308 probable cases, for a total of 937 new cases…
AG Wilson: State Grand Jury issues indictments against Alex Murdaugh
This morning, Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the State Grand Jury issued five indictments against former attorney Alex Murdaugh.
Hundreds expected at funeral for late Sen. Hugh Leatherman
Hundreds are expected to gather Friday for the funeral of state Sen. Hugh Leatherman. Long South Carolina's oldest and most powerful state lawmaker, Leatherman died earlier this month at age 90.
Man thinking scratch off is $20 dollar winner gets huge surprise
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A Midlands man is still in shock after a stop at The Circle K along Bush River Road helped him snag a huge win. According to the…
Chapin police chief announces retirement
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Town of Chapin announced this evening that Police Chief Seth Zeigler will retire after 25 years of service. His retirement will be effective Friday.…
Camden man in custody after woman's body found in Sumter Co. backyard
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Sumter County deputies say the body of a 48 year old woman was found in the backyard of a home on Horatio-Hagood Rd. in Rembert Thursday afternoon. The Sumter County Coroner has…
Richland Co. Deputies investigating Shakespeare Rd. shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Richland Co. Sheriff's Department is investigating an early evening shooting. Deputies confirmed they responded to a shooting on Shakespeare Rd. just before five Thursday evening. Investigators say one man was…
SCDEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
SCDEW reports a decrease in the number of first time unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
BMW to expand in South Carolina with $100M logistics center
BMW says it will expand its South Carolina operations with the construction of a $100 million logistics center.
Conversations around COVID-19 boosters continue across the country
The discussions over COVID-19 booster shots continue as multiple states, including South Carolina, sued over one of the federal government's earlier vaccine mandates.
Public meeting about Carolina Crossroads Project to be held Thursday
The State Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday for the first phase of the Carolina Crossroads Project.
DHEC: 798 new cases of COVID-19, 15 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 798 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
SC State University police arrest student accused of on campus armed robbery
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina State University has identified a man they say is accused of robbing two people, one who officials say had his vehicle, keys to his on campus apartment, and cell phone stolen at gunpoint. The…
DHEC urges vaccinations before holiday gatherings
Officials with DHEC are urging residents to get vaccinated before the holidays to prevent another surge of COVID-19.
SC House to return Dec. 1 for redistricting special session
The South Carolina House will return to Columbia to meet in a special session about redistricting in early December. House Speaker Jay Lucas said the House will first meet at 2 p.m. Dec. 1 with the primary focus on approving the new state House, Senate and U.S. House districts based on 2020 U.S. Census data.
DHEC officials confirm first flu related death of the season
Officials with DHEC announced the state's first flu-related death of the season.
DHEC: 597 new cases of COVID-19, 24 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 597 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 additional virus related deaths in the state.
