After passing in the House, hate crime legislation is now making its way through the South Carolina Senate. Wednesday morning, a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee heard testimony from various organizations and the business community in favor of passing the bill that would create harsher penalties for crimes based on race, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity.
The South Carolina House has approved its nearly $10 billion budget. The spending plan provides small raises for teachers and some law enforcement officers, but not all state employees.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says they've received more than 83,000 first doses of vaccines this week, and they want to get them into peoples arms sooner than later. Both DHEC and Prisma Health have additional vaccine appointments available this week.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The family of a hit and run victim is asking for your help. The family of Laer Hohmann has set up a GoFundMe page to help offset the cost of his treatment…
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday.
(CNN) -- Some people who had prolonged effects from COVID-19 say they're experiencing an unexpected benefit from their coronavirus vaccine. As Mandy Gaither reports for us, many say their symptoms are improving, …
Dallas, TX (WOLO) --- In his 50 year music career, B.J. Thomas has sung a lot of hits that have helped him earn 8 #1 top hits, 26 top 10 singles, sold made…
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - The suspect accused of opening fire inside a crowded Colorado supermarket was a 21-year-old man who purchased an assault weapon less than a week earlier. That was the word from authorities on Tuesday, a day after…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State Sen. Tom Corbin has introduced a bill that would make everyone over 17 who can legally own a gun a member of a militia. South Carolina's constitution allows the…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they are in the early stages of a death investigation. According to authorities, Tuesday evening the body of…
Two organizations are offering $5,000 rewards for information leading to cockfighting arrests and convictions in South Carolina. According to a spokeseperson for the organizations, Animal Wellness Action and the Animal Wellness Foundation announced the reward following a raid in Spartanburg County earlier in the month, where authorities arrested three men.
On Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster joined Prisma Health in recognizing the hard work of University of South Carolina students, to improve the lives of children with Dance Marathon.
One state senator introduced a bill Tuesday which would allow businesses to publicly promote and display the number of employees that have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Budget debate continued Tuesday at the Statehouse, and abortion was a hot button issue once again.
The organization tasked with helping South Carolina's communities in need protect themselves during the pandemic received a big financial boost. Tuesday morning, officials announced the Duke Endowment's gift of $1.5 million to the One SC Fund's COVID-19 response effort. It is the largest single gift the group has ever seen.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Monday.
On Tuesday, acting U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina M. Rhett DeHart announced that South Carolinians lost more than $30 million to cyber criminals in the past year, according to the 2020 Internet Crime Report. The report prompted DeHart to urge South Carolinians to be vigilant and aware of scams, so they do not become victims.
Columbia, SC 9WOLO) -- More than 30 religious leaders from Richland and Lexington counties gathered for a 'More Justice' rally Monday night. The group of various denominations say as members of the faith…
Fire crews in South Carolina have rescued a red tail hawk that was caught in netting at a driving range. The Myrtle Beach Fire Department says the hawk was 40 feet (12m) up at Top Golf on Saturday night.
Authorities say two people suspected in more than 20 armed robberies in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia were found dead in a hotel room after police heard gunshots as they knocked on the door to arrest them.
