Saluda Co. Sheriff's office wants to keep you warm
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Saluda County sheriff's office wants to make sure everyone stays warm this winter. The law enforcement agency is holding a coat drive throughout the month of February.…
News
Lexington police search for suspected IPhone thieves
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police are hoping you can help them locate three individuals accused of swiping two iPhones from a Lexington Walmart. According to authorities the men seen in…
State Treasurer: More than 615,000 new properties added to Unclaimed Property Program
“We know that approximately 1 in 10 Americans have unclaimed property. Each year billions of dollars get returned to State Treasurer’s Offices across the country,” said Treasurer Loftis.
DHEC: 3,369 new cases of COVID-19, 66 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,369 new cases of COVID-19 and 66 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
AG Wilson, 15 other AGs file another lawsuit aimed blocking the president's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
State Attorney General Alan Wilson and 15 other attorneys general are filing another lawsuit to block President Biden's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers.
Each state's favorite Valentine's Day candy
People in 12 states prefer candy hearts, including California, Florida and South Carolina.
DHEC offering free testing in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and DHEC is offering free HIV and STD testing tomorrow at participating health departments.
SC Senate medical marijuana debate stretches to third week
The debate over whether to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina is extending into a third week in the state Senate starting Tuesday.
SC House OKs higher fines for passing stopped school buses
The South Carolina House has approved a bill that increases the penalties for passing a stopped school bus and requires all buses to have longer stop sign arms to extend across a lane of traffic. The proposal now heads to the Senate.
FAA investigating plane crash in Lexington Co.
Gilbert, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a small plane crash Saturday in Gilbert in Lexington Co. A spokesperson for the agency says, "The pilot of a single-engine de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver crashed while attempting to depart…
Nine year old struck, killed
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the Sumter Co. Coroner's Office, a 9 year old was crossing Hwy. 378 Wednesday. Officials say Za’Hiar Hammet, died Friday at Palmetto Health Richland. The Highway Patrol is investigating.
DHEC: 6,009 new cases of COVID-19, 47 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 6,009 new cases of COVID-19 and 47 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
Beware of 'romance scams' when looking for love online
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The FBI is warning of 'romance scams' ahead of the Valentine's Day holiday. Romance scams happen when criminal actors deceive victims into believing they're engaging in a trusting relationship, then…
Recall: Salad lovers may need to check the refrigerator
(CNN) --- A popular brand of salad dressing is being recalled . Conagra Brands says it's issuing a voluntary recall for some bottles of Wish-Bone Chunky blue cheese dressing and thousand island dressing. Both contain egg which is not stated on…
Local doctors address racial inequalities in health care
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Racism and inequalities can be seen throughout black history and while there has been progress, discrimination is still present today. When it comes to health care doctors…
Consumer News: Energy costs rise, high car prices expected to stick around this year and more
Consumer News: Energy costs rise, high car prices expected to stick around this year and more.
Committee advances lawyer's nomination to state health board
A panel of South Carolina lawmakers has advanced the appointment of a Columbia-area attorney to head the state's health board.
S Carolina House leaders want to just tackle income tax cut
Republican leaders in the South Carolina House appear ready to tackle cutting income taxes in the state before this year's General Assembly session ends in May.
SCDEW: Increase in first time unemployment insurance claims last week
SCDEW says there was an increase in the number of first time unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
DHEC: 5,136 new cases of COVID-19, 137 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 5,136 new cases of COVID-19 and 137 additional virus related deaths in the state.
