SC governor proposes overhaul to school funding formula
South Carolina's governor is proposing a simplification of the formula the state uses to pay its portion for public schools.
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Lots of money to spend as SC lawmakers start 2022 session
South Carolina lawmakers return to Columbia on Tuesday with a lot of money to spend. The General Assembly has some $4 billion extra to spend between the booming economy, federal COVID-19 relief money and money set aside in case the economy crashed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family announces funeral service for kayaker found in Lake Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Funeral services have been announced for a missing kayaker that was found dead at Lake Carolina. 20-year-old Theron Wallace went missing on Christmas morning and after days of searching his body was discovered. Theron was…
Proudly Pro-life March and Rally held in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Hundreds of people marched from USC Russell House to the State House for the Stand Up for Life March and Rally. The rally was formed by the South Carolina…
Community supports fundraiser held for local youth basketball team
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - This weekend a community fundraiser was held for a Camden youth basketball team. Team803 held a car wash for donations and local restaurant Haile Street Grill provided hot…
Coronavirus surge leads Prisma Health to restrict most visitation in emergency departments
Due to the rise on COVID-19 cases, Prisma Health says most patients in the emergency department will not be allowed to have visitors except for special conditions.
McMaster names lawyer to chair South Carolina's health board
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named a Columbia-area attorney to become the next chair of the state's health board.
DHEC wants South Carolinians to know about free radon test kit program
January is National Radon Action Month, and DHEC wants you to know of a free way to test for the radioactive natural gas.
South Carolina Republicans want judge off redistricting case
South Carolina Republican legislative leaders want to toss a judge from a lawsuit over redistricting plans. Attorneys for House Speaker Jay Lucas argue in papers filed Thursday that U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel can't fairly consider the case in part because of similar prior legal work.
DHEC: 12,996 new cases of COVID-19, six additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 12,996 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
Police arrest woman for murder of man she reported missing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Police have arrested a woman for the murder of a man she had reported missing. Columbia Police announced the arrest of Taylor Wardlaw, 29, for the shooting death of…
Body found in Midlands hotel room
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Cayce Dept. of Public Safety say a body was found inside a room at the Masters Inn on Commerce Dr. at approximately 2pm Thursday. The cause of death remains under investigation by the Lexington…
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…
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.
