Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Because of the pandemic, many college students finished the school year with virtual learning, and had internships cancelled or put on hold. But despite that, the Richland County Sheriff's Department…
Richland Co., SC (WOLO)--We now know the identity of a toddler deputies say accidentally shot and killed himself Wednesday night. According to the coroner's office 3 year old Liam Myers died from a…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- People that produce liquor in South Carolina are asking congress for economic relief. In a letter to the South Carolina congressional delegation, trade associations representing more than 34 distillers throughout the state urged the lawmakers to provide…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Police are cracking down on speeding in Lexington and across the state. A spokesperson for the Lexington Police Department says police are taking part in Operation Southern Shield. It is a statewide initiative to intensify enforcement of posted…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Orangeburg are looking for several people they say robbed a convenience store in broad daylight. Investigators say around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon the suspects robbed Quick Mart in Rowesville at…
One of the executives at the center of the VC Summer nuclear power plant debacle pleaded guilty in federal court this morning.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Flags atop the state house were flown at half staff Thursday in honor of a fallen officer. Governor Henry McMaster ordered that flags be flown at half staff…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The Lexington Co. Coroner's Office released the identity of a drowning victim Thursday. Coroner Margaret Fisher says Javion Cannon, 17, of Columbia went into the Congaree River at approximately…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several school districts across South Carolina are finalizing plans to reopen the door to learning this fall. However, the state's Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman says her team has not approved…
CAYCE, SC (WOLO) - A missing swimmer has been found dead in the Congaree River Wednesday night. The Cayce Department of Public Safety confirmed the news after a three…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A three-year-old who shot himself with a gun has died from his injuries. The Richland County Sheriff's Office responded to the what witnesses called an accidental shooting at the Brighton Hill Apartments Wednesday at 6 p.m.…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- People on unemployment in South Carolina will have more time before those benefits expire. The Department of Employment and Workforce announced Wednesday that the state is now eligible to offer an additional six weeks to the extended…
Clemson, SC (WOLO)-- Clemson University will start its fall semester on-line. University President Jim Clements said Wenesday afternoon, "The safety of our Clemson community is paramount. As a result, we will start the semester online and delay in-person classes by…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A judge has approved a $520 million settlement in a class action customer lawsuit against Santee Cooper for the increased rates for the failed VC Summer nuclear construction project. The settlement is expected to provide refunds for nearly…
One of the executives at the center of the VC Summer nuclear power plant debacle will plead guilty Thursday in federal court. The US Attorney's office announced former SCANA Executive Vice President Stephen Byrne will plead guilty to conspiracy to…
A state agency is helping students across the state gain access to the internet. Wednesday the state Office of Regulatory Staff, the education department and Commission on Higher Education announced they will distribute a minimum of 100,000 mobile hot spots…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Hundreds of photographers across the country, including here in South Carolina, made an impact Wednesday through the '10,000 Headshots' photo initiative. This was the largest, single-day initiative that provided thousands…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- A judge has temporarily blocked Gov. Henry McMaster's decision to use CARES Act funds on private school vouchers. Orangeburg Co. Circuit Court Judge Edgar Dickson granted the block after attorney Skyler Hutto argued that the governor's decision…
(CNN) - Lawmakers on capitol hill Tuesday voted to limit the amount of military equipment police departments can receive from the Department of Defense.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Some new faces are heading to local hospitals to help out with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the state's Department…
