Kershaw Police say 'repeat' drug offender back in custody after traffic stop
Kershaw, SC (WOLO) --- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says a man pulled over during a traffic stop is behind bars accused of trafficking multiple…
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Sumter man identified as murder suspect for May shooting
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - A 24-year-old Sumter man is wanted for a murder that happened on May 25. Juwone D'Angelo Kelley Jay, faces charges of murder, possession of a weapon during a violent…
Wet weather eliminates drought across state, committee says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina committee that monitors how dry South Carolina is has declared the state is drought free for now. The South Carolina Drought Response Committee voted Wednesday to remove six counties in the northeast part…
No more tolls for Hilton Head's Cross Island Parkway
At the end of the month, motorists traveling Hilton Head Island's Cross Island Parkway will no longer have to pay a toll. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said it will stop collecting tolls June 30.
Dept. of Juvenile Justice looking to fill Corrections Officer positions with hiring event Thursday
Those looking for a job within state government can attend a hiring event with the Department of Juvenile Justice tomorrow. According to officials, they are looking to fill several Juvenile Corrections Officer positions.
DHEC: 68 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, one new death in SC
DHEC reports 68 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one additional death in South Carolina.
DHEC emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated amid the presence of the Delta variant
On Wednesday, DHEC once again urged South Carolinians to get their COVID-19 vaccine if they have not already. Health officials say this is especially important as cases of the Delta variant increase across the country.
Death investigation back open following information obtained in Murdaugh murder case
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has opened an investigation into a 19-year-old's 2015 death based on information gathered during the course of the Murdaugh murder case.
President Biden urges shots for young adults as variant concern grows
President Joe Biden is urging more COVID-19 vaccinations for young adults in the United States as concerns of the Delta variant is growing.
Lexington police search for man accused of Harassment, Unlawful Communication
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington Police Department is asking for your help to find a man who has been accused of Harassment in the 2nd degree, and Unlawful Communication. Police have…
GOP filibuster blocks Democrats’ big voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law has suffered a major setback in the U.S. Senate. The bill failed in a key test vote Tuesday, blocked by a filibuster wall of Republican opposition.…
New reports shed little new light on South Carolina killings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State police have released a number of additional reports on the shooting deaths of a mother and her son from a prominent South Carolina legal family. But the reports released Monday some two weeks after the…
SC Department of Corrections hosting statewide hiring event Wednesday
The Department of Corrections is looking to hire more than 100 full and part-time positions at 21 different prisons across the state. You could be hired on the spot at their job fair tomorrow.
Prisma Health and Siemens announce partnership on Tuesday
Today, Prisma Health CEO Mark O'Halla and Siemens USA CEO Dave Pacitti, had a virtual conference call about a new partnership between the two healthcare providers. The agreement will provide overall better patient care , technology enhancements as well as more detailed workforce development and training.
DHEC: 34 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 34 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
Santee Cooper: Executives' great work deserves 6 more months
The board that runs Santee Cooper has agreed to ask two executives hired to overhaul and stabilize the state-owned utility to stay in their jobs for six more months. The board also voted Monday to reward Santee Cooper CEO Mark Bonsall and deputy CEO Charles Duckworth with more than $400,000 in bonuses.
High court backs Nestle, Cargill in child slave labor suit
The Supreme Court is backing Nestle and Cargill and threw out a child slave labor lawsuit against both of the companies.
City officials unveil new 20 acre public park along Bull Street
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- City officials unveiled a new location that will let you get outside and enjoy some summer sights and sounds. This 20 acre Page Ellington park sits along bull street…
Lawmakers consider bill to let mental health professionals refuse care for religious beliefs
Columbia, SC (Associated Press) -- South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to let mental health professionals refuse to provide care that violates their religious beliefs. The legislation was introduced in response to a…
CDC investigates increase in cardiac conditions in vaccinated young people
(CNN) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an increase in reports of a cardiac condition in young people who have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine. While a link…
