Senate Finance Committee Chairman Harvey Peeler says he expects the Senate on Tuesday to discuss the plan to spend $1.7 billion in COVID-19 relief on rural water and sewer systems and rural broadband internet.
Sen. Lindsey Graham is among a handful of Republicans declaring a willingness to back President Joe Biden's yet-to-be-announced Supreme Court nominee.
South Carolina remains one of only two states without a hate crimes law, and proponents worry that efforts in the Legislature are stalling to increase penalties for crimes committed against minorities and others victimized by prejudice.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a homicide that happened at a night club early this morning. The Richland County Sheriff's Department says, on February 13 around 3 a.m. deputies responded to reports of a shooting…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)) - A body was discovered earlier today in a wooded area in Forest Acres between Two Notch Road and Linbrook Drive, according to the Forest Acres Police Department. Investigators say when they responded to the scene they…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - An investigation into the death of an inmate at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is underway. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, deputies were notified by jail staff that an inmate was found dead at…
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - One man is being charged with murder after a shooting in Bowman. According to the Bowman Police Department on February 3rd, officers arrived to the 800 block of Rail Street and found the victim, Stephen…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - According to SLED, a couple in Sumter are being charged with human trafficking and have been released on bond. SLED says on February 4, Will Fullwood was charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Local doctors are discussing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the community. A group of Prisma Health psychiatrists are sharing the symptoms and possible…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Today South Carolina DHEC reports the first confirmed cases of the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant in the state, coming out of the Midlands region. Doctor Brannon Traxler with S.C. DHEC says early…
Summerville, SC (ABC/WCIV) -- New changes are being implemented at the Summerville Police Department, after a 3rd audit by SLED. A former officer is accused of stealing evidence, and selling it to a pawn…
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- This lack history month West Columbia is announcing February 12th as black business day celebration in the City. The city tells us black business owners…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- Lexington Police need your help identifying this man on your screen -- take a look. Officers tell us he's accused of stealing two separate pressure washers valued at nearly…
Horry Co., SC (ABC/WPDE) --- Helping those who’ve been wronged by the justice system. That’s the goal one lawmaker says is behind a newly filed legislation at the State House. The motivation for…
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released an opinion saying doctors in the state can prescribe "off-label" drugs to treat COVID-19.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A controversial bill advanced in the State House Thursday. According to the Campaign for Southern Equality, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee advanced Senate bill 811 known as the Right of…
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A teacher's aide is in hot water after officials with the West Columbia Police Department say she was caught with marijuana in her possession while…
The City of Columbia is doing its part to help curb the severe blood shortage that's been happening across the country, including right here in Columbia South Carolina.
DHEC welcomed Columbia attorney Robert Bolchoz as its new Board Chairman today.
SCDEW says there was an increase in the number of South Carolinians who filed first time unemployment insurance claims last week.
