Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- As Black History Month draws near, the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs are set to celebrate the many contributions that African Americans have made in the world of healthcare.…
A South Carolina representative being drawn into a district with another House member is trying to convince the city of Orangeburg to join a lawsuit over the new redistricting maps.
The snow this weekend brought a freezing night for a poor pup in Horry County, and charges against its owner are pending.
A group of state senators are getting ready to hear from the public on a bill that would ban all abortions in South Carolina if the U.S. Supreme Court allows it.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is considering whether to sign into law a bill that would make it easier for businesses that recycle plastic by melting it to open in the state.
President Joe Biden often cites the critical role that South Carolina played when he won the Democratic nomination in 2020. He points to his long political ties to a state whose Black voters handed him a major victory during the primary season at a desperate time for his campaign. But now, one year into his presidency, some who supported Biden reluctantly or not at all say they're unimpressed and even dispirited.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina senator who has fought to allow medical marijuana in the state for seven years appears to finally be getting a debate on the Senate floor. Sen. Tom Davis' medical marijuana bill was put…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on the winter weather. According to John, the Wintry mix Friday evening will make its way out of the Midlands Saturday afternoon. Most significant impacts will be slippery roads…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Emergency Management Division urges Midlands residents to stay off the roads for unnecessary travel as the winter weather moves out of the Midlands this weekend. If you have to drive, make sure you check…
(CNN) Another recall, this time -- frozen chopped spinach. Frozen food development is recalling specific lots of Lidl branded 12-ounce packages of frozen spinach. The recall is for a possible listeria contamination. The greens…
Elgin, S.C. (WOLO)--The US Geological Survey announced Friday afternoon that a 1.94 magnitude earthquake less than 5 miles south of Elgin. It is the 16th earthquake in the Elgin area since December 27th and the…
DHEC received its first shipment of more than 140,000 at-home rapid COVIDd-19 tests, and is ready to hand them out to South Carolinians.
DHEC reports 13,898 new cases of COVID-19 and 55 additional virus related deaths in the state.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says the State Grand Jury issued four new indictments against Alex Murdaugh. Officials say the indictments against the former attorney include 23 new charges.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- ABC Columbia is tracking winter weather. According to Chief Meteorologist John Farley, thr wintry mix on Friday started out as freezing rain and sleet, then changed to all snow. The main issue with this storm will be…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Every year, the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association awards officers who go above and beyond the call of duty with a Medal of Valor. Columbia 25 officers from around the state…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A bill that would make it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone in their hands in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor. The proposal passed the…
We're going to see a wintry mix on Friday - focused mainly in the afternoon, evening, and overnight. It'll start out as freezing rain and sleet, then change to all snow. As for accumulations, don't expect much. There just won't…
The South Carolina Senate has passed a new map for the state's U.S. House seats that makes minimal changes to the current seven districts.
Aside from coronavirus, flu season is still here and DHEC says South Carolina is in its fourth straight week of widespread flu activity.
