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Severe weather advisories in place for parts of South Carolina

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of South Carolina and Georgia until 9 p.m.

Bill to fire Univ. of SC trustees is on House's fast track

The bill cuts the number of voting members from 20 to 13 and kicks all trustees off the board at the end of June 2023. It also redraws the districts for the trustees using U.S. House districts instead of judicial districts.

DHEC: 951 new cases of COVID-19, two new deaths in SC

In its latest weekly update, DHEC reports 951 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths in South Carolina.

Districts announce early dismissals ahead of potential storms

Several school districts are dismissing early Tuesday ahead of potential severe weather that could hit the Midlands.

House lawmakers to discuss proposal banning transgender girls from competing in female school sports

House lawmakers will discuss a proposal that would ban transgender girls and women from competing in female sports in South Carolina schools.

Police in Newberry are searching for three suspects who fled traffic accident

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies and Highway Patrol are searching for three Hispanic males fleeing from a traffic accident on I-26 at 85 mile marker, according to the Newberry Sheriff's Office. Investigators say the three men were wearing white t-shirts…

12 car pile up sends 'several' people to the hospital

Lexington, SC (WOLO)--- The Lexington Police Department spent Friday evening responding to and then shutting down portions of the an intersection where authorities say there was a 12 car pile up. Police tell…

Parents react after a 12-year-old is shot and killed by another student at Greenville middle school

One 12-year-old is dead and another is charged with murder, following a shooting at an Upstate middle school yesterday. Some parents say they are in shock and question whether their child will be safe at the school going forward.

DOJ Charges 9 anti-abortion protestors, police say 5 fetuses found in one's home

(ABC News) -- The Justice Department has charged nine anti-abortion protesters with conspiring to obstruct access to a women's reproductive health facility in Washington, D.C., in October 2020, according to an…

Student dies after shooting at Greenville middle school, officials confirm

A 12-year-old student has died following a shooting at a middle school in Greenville Thursday afternoon, the Greenville County Sheriff's Office has confirmed.

Police: Student shoots peer at South Carolina middle school

Authorities say a student has been shot at a South Carolina middle school and taken to the hospital. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office says the shooter appears to be another student who has not been taken into custody.

DHEC issues new recommendation on second booster shot for certain individuals

DHEC says it is recommending a second COVID-19 booster shot for certain individuals, largely mirroring guidance put out by the CDC on Tuesday.

SCDEW reports decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims filed last week

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says there was a decrease in the number of first time unemployment insurance filed last week.

Missing Arizona girl found safe in South Carolina apartment

Authorities say a 12-year-old southern Arizona girl missing for more than a week has been found safe in South Carolina and a man is facing charges of kidnapping and custodial interference.

Transgender athlete ban heading to S Carolina House floor

A proposal to stop transgender students from playing girls' and women's sports in public South Carolina high schools and colleges is moving through the state House after stalling twice last year.

SC House committee sets public hearing on medical marijuana

A House committee will hold a public hearing Monday on a bill to allow the use of medical marijuana in South Carolina.

'Feeding the Carolinas' gets $120K donation

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- – Wednesday Feed the Carolinas received a huge financial boost to help them continue putting food on the tables of those in need throughout the state. South Carolina…

President Biden sends 'urgent' message to Congress

(ABC News) --- President Joe Biden is urging Congress to act now or be forced to react if the country faces another surge of COVID cases. The administration has been signaling for weeks…