DHEC: 893 new cases of COVID-19, 40 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 893 new cases of COVID-19 and 40 additional virus related deaths in the state.
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SC’s Tim Scott gives early nod to McMaster in governor race
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott didn’t endorse a primary candidate in South Carolina’s 2018 gubernatorial race, but for 2022, he’s offering an early nod to incumbent Republican Gov. Henry McMaster.
Midlands H.S. on lockdown as search for gunman continues
Richland Co, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is in the beginning stages of a investigating a shooting where a man was found shot to death in the 300 block of Dornoch…
Cause of death released in Gabby Petito case
Gabby Petito, the 22 year old woman found dead in a Wyoming national park died by strangulation. Investigators continue their search for Brian Laundrie, Petito's fiancé who disappeared after becoming a person of…
Columbia City Hall to 'Shed a Light' on metastatic breast cancer
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia City Hall is going green, teal and pink Wednesday night. The Shine the Light event raises awareness for metastatic breast cancer research. October 13th is National Metastatic…
Tifani Moore to win Lexington-Richland 5 Board seat in special election
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - The race to fill a vacant school board seat in Lexington-Richland District 5 has come to an close. Tifani Moore will win the seat in a special election held Tuesday. Unofficial results from the Richland County…
State Fiscal Accountability Authority holds meeting Tuesday
State funding and spending has become increasingly more important during the pandemic. Serving as the chairman, Governor Henry McMaster sat in on the State Fiscal Accountability Authority meeting Tuesday.
Lawsuit says South Carolina redistricting is taking too long
Two civil rights groups are suing South Carolina, saying state lawmakers are taking too long to draw new maps for U.S. and state House districts.
Nikki Haley to serve on Clemson's Board of Trustees
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will serve on the Board of Trustees at her alma mater.
DHEC: 970 new cases of COVID-19, 22 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 970 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
The S.C. State Fair returns tomorrow "Stronger, Safer than ever"
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The fall season is finally here and that means that the 2021 South Carolina State Fair is less than a month away. Last year in 2020, like with…
Officer injured in prison incident
Lancaster Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the SC Department of Corrections says an inmate at an Upstate prison assaulted a guard and held him against his will. Officials say it happened at Kershaw Correctional Institution in Lancaster County Monday.…
Southwest cancels hundreds more flights; passengers stranded
DALLAS (AP) - Southwest Airlines has canceled hundreds more flights following a weekend of major service disruptions that it blamed on bad weather and air traffic control issues. The pilots union accused the company of a botched response to what…
DHEC: 1,252 new cases of COVID-19, eight new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,252 new cases of COVID-19 and eight new deaths in South Carolina.
Appellate court sets hearing in South Carolina abortion case
An appellate court is set to debate a lawsuit challenging South Carolina’s abortion law about a week after the U.S. Supreme Court considers a similar measure in Mississippi.
Plane crashes into trees in SC neighborhood, pilot escapes with minor injuries
A pilot says a parachute saved his life after his small plane crashed in a Greenville neighborhood Sunday.
Census means less state money for 35 South Carolina counties
The 2020 U.S. Census numbers mean less state funding for 35 of South Carolina’s 46 counties.
SLED investigates deputy shot, man killed while serving search warrant
Lancaster Co., SC (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer involved shooting that took place Friday between deputy and a civilian armed with a gun. Authorities say deputies were trying to issue a search…
Some children ages 5-11 could be fully vaccinated by Thanksgiving
(CNN) -- Experts say some 5 to 11 year olds could be fully vaccinated by Thanksgiving. Britt Conway has five things parents should know as this process moves forward.
US official: American, Taliban officials to talk on evacuees
WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. official says Americans will meet with senior Taliban officials for talks to ease evacuations of foreign nationals and some Afghans from Afghanistan. The focus of talks Saturday and Sunday in Doha, Qatar, will be holding…
