Three dead after train strikes SUV in SC
In North Charleston, authorities say three people were killed after an Amtrak passenger train struck a car over the weekend.
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Columbia mayor tops list of local races in South Carolina
About 200 city, county and other local elections are scheduled for Tuesday, according to the South Carolina Election Commission. The highest profile race is in Columbia, where Mayor Steve Benjamin decided not to run for a fourth term in the state’s capital and second-largest city amid his growing political profile.
Halloween Safety tips
CNN-- Another year of Halloween during the pandemic, but this year will be different with a successful vaccine rollout for those 12 and older. Top U.S. health officials say kids should enjoy this…
RCSD reporting shots fired at deputies; no details shared
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department is reporting that shots have been fired at deputies, though have not shared any information regarding the circumstances. In an alert sent to news outlets, RCSD said Sheriff Lott will meet…
Judge to decide next week who controls Murdaugh's money
Judge to decide next week who controls Murdaugh's money
UPDATE: Lexington police find missing student on River Bluff HS campus
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- UPDATE: The Lexington Police Department says Brendon Edwards was found on the campus of River Bluff High School. Officials say he was hiding in the woods before walking out to first responders. ORIGINAL POST (10/29/2021 3:02 p.m.)…
US average mortgage rates rises as pandemic, supply shortages linger
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average long-term mortgage rate rose this week as inflation pressures, the coronavirus pandemic and some supply shortages linger. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reports that the average rate for a 30-year mortgage jumped to 3.14% from 3.09% last…
SCDEW: Increase in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says there was an increase in the the number of first time unemployment insurance claims last week.
Families of 9 killed in SC church settle with feds over gun
Families of nine victims killed in a racist attack at a Black South Carolina church have reached a settlement with the Justice Department over a faulty background check that allowed Dylann Roof to purchase the gun he used in the 2015 massacre.
DHEC: 729 new cases of COVID-19, 66 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 729 new cases of COVID-19 and 66 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
Police announce arrests in murder of Columbia seven-year old
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say two suspects are in custody in connection with the shooting death of a seven year old boy. Wednesday evening Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Travon Wilson and Kwatez Carter are charged with murder…
DHEC officials speak on when younger kids could get COVID-19 vaccines, pending approval
Pending FDA emergency use authorization and CDC approval, officials with DHEC say children older than five could be vaccinated in South Carolina as early as the end of next week.
Governor McMaster pens letter to congressional leaders regarding tax proposals on electric vehicles made by labor unions
Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster said he and 10 other governors sent a letter to leaders in the U.S. House and Senate opposing proposals of tax credits for manufacturers and buyers of electric vehicles assembled by labor unions.
DHEC: 630 new cases of COVID-19, 39 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 630 new cases of COVID-19 and 39 additional virus related deaths in the state.
State Superintendent of Education says she will not seek re-election
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman says she will not seek re-election.
Former teacher wins Richland One school board special election
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A former teacher has won a special election Tuesday night for the Richland One School board. Rober Lominack garnered more than 64%…
RCSD charges 16 year old for bringing knife to school
Richland Co. SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has charged a 16 year old student with bringing a knife to school. Authorities say both a Columbia High School administrator and school resource…
Search for missing man on Lake Murray paused overnight
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - The search for a missing man last seen on Lake Murray has been paused Tuesday evening after an all day search. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says the search will…
Second student charged in case of gun found at Richland Northeast HS
Richland Co. SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has charged a second student for bringing a weapon on school property Monday. Tuesday RCSD charged a 14 year old female student from Richland…
S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson joins lawsuit to stop abortion funding
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- State Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a lawsuit to stop the federal funding of abortion. According to the Attorney General's office, the lawsuit which was filed by Ohio's…
