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Woman Duct Taped To Seat On American Airlines Flight To Charlotte

A woman was duct taped to a seat on an American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Charlotte last week, according to a spokesperson for American Airlines.

South Carolina boy with heart defect would love cards in the hospital to cheer him up

A four-year-old from Hartsville has spent a lot of time in hospitals due to a congenital birth defect and would love nothing more than to read some mail while he recovers from another surgery at MUSC.

DHEC: 158 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, no new deaths in SC

DHEC reports 158 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths in South Carolina.

Congressman James Clyburn "Help is Here Town Hall Tour' to make stop in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Happening this week, Congressman James Clyburn will host a "Help is Here Town Hall Tour". Clyburn says he will use the tour to discuss child tax credit payments and affordable care.…

General Motors recalls 400k pickup trucks over airbag issue

(CNN) -- General Motors is recalling more than 400-thousand trucks over an airbag issue. There a problem with inflator components that can fail and cause an airbag to suddenly deploy for no reason. Impacted…

Two women accused of stealing prescriptions from nursing home residents

Greenville, SC (WOLO) -- A Greenville Grand Jury has indicted 36 year old Kelly Michelle Morgan and 24 year old Breyanna Marie Govin both accused stealing prescription medications from individuals who were living in…

Authorities search for suspect accused of stealing American flags in Lexington neighborhood

Authorities in the Town of Lexington are hoping you can help them track down a person they say has stolen several American flags from homes in the Wellesly neighborhood.

"A Ride to Remember" raises over $600,000 for the fight against Alzheimer's

An Alzheimer's fundraiser we told you about last week was a success! Officials with the Alzheimer's Association say last week's "A Ride to Remember" raised $600,000.

SC sees record number of mortgage applications, highest credit scores ever in 2020

South Carolina saw a record number of mortgage applications in 2020.

Mayor of Swansea accused of Embezzlement, Misconduct in Office

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Attorney General's Office says a Midlands mayor is under indictment. Attorney General Alan Wilson says a Lexington Co. grand jury indicted Swansea Mayor Jerald Sanders on charges…

Eutawville man arrested following deadly hit and run

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Troopers with the highway patrol say one person was killed when a man driving a U-Haul van struck them head on. It happened Monday morning on Big Buck Blvd. near Bethel Forest Rd. in Orangeburg Co.…

DHEC: 229 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two new deaths in SC

DHEC reports 229 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths in the Palmetto State.

SC officials want opinions on Sunday hunting on public land

South Carolina is asking for public input on whether state leased Wildlife Management Areas should be open for hunting on Sundays. The Department of Natural Resources has an online survey up until July 28 as well as four public hearings planned across the state over the next two weeks.

Man gets life for killing wife after lying about wreck

A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his wife in front of her two children after luring her to a secluded peach orchard by texting he had been in a wreck, prosecutors said.

Cunningham would legalize marijuana if elected SC governor

Joe Cunningham — the former one-term Democratic congressman now running to unseat South Carolina Republican Gov. Henry McMaster — is pushing for medicinal and recreational legalization of marijuana, changes he says would offer health care options and spin off millions in tax revenue for state coffers.