The South Carolina House is insisting the state continue to accept offers to sell Santee Cooper. That means the fate of a bill to overhaul the state-owned utility will go down to the wire at this year's session.
DHEC reports 397 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 11 new deaths in South Carolina.
According to Acting U.S. Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, a jury in Columbia returned a multi-count federal indictment in connection with fires that damaged Bishopville City Hall and Post Office. Authorities say 61-year-old Jeffrey Albert Scott is accused of setting fire to Bishopville's Post Office and City Hall in October 2020.
South Carolina's effort to become the next-to-last state to pass a hate crimes law has survived a challenge from some Republican senators. The senators had questioned whether it is necessary to add penalties to violent crimes based on someone's motives.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Animal Services is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a special pet adoption this week. According to organizers with Columbia Animal Services, they are hosting adoption specials during the…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- Lexington - Richland School District Five has decided to end their mask mandate. The Board of Trustees called a special meeting Tuesday night where the only item on…
Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating a business owner they say was operating a dog training facility out of a location on Bradley…
Mother's Day is this Sunday and the South Carolina State Museum has a treat for Mom! The museum is giving Moms free general admission this Mother's Day.
On Tuesday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that he won a lawsuit filed against the City of Columbia over gun laws.
Private schools and colleges have asked a federal judge to strike down the provision in South Carolina's constitution that bars public money for private and religious schools.
DHEC reports 294 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
South Carolina's Clemson University has announced it is freezing tuition rates and fees for the upcoming school year. School officials announced Tuesday that the freeze would apply for all in-state and out-of-state undergraduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year.
A man in Conway will have to pay more than half a million dollars in restitution after forcing a man with intellectual disabilities to work in a restaurant without pay.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Happening Tuesday, Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham will hold an evening campaign kickoff event in Columbia. Cunningham also announced he will be making an earlier stop Tuesday afternoon in Columbia The former U.S. Representative will meet…
A subway in Mexico City on an overpass collapsed onto a busy road, killing at least 23 and injuring at least 70.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---- It was an emotional day for family and friends who gathered for a celebration of life in memory of 15 year old Sanaa Amenhotep. Three people have been arrested in…
(CNN) -- -The U.S. may never see herd immunity against COVID-19. That's what at least one physician says. The good news is that even without herd immunity, most people could still be able…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham will hold a campaign kickoff event Tuesday in Columbia. The former U.S. Representative will meet with supporters at the River Rat Brewery at 6pm. Cunningham will face activist Gary Votour in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The time for you to give back to Midlands Non Profits is almost here. The annual ‘Midlands Gives’ kicks off Tuesday, May 4 with 18 hours of online giving. The online…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are filling up at the pump, gas prices are rising...again. Right now in the Midlands, drivers are paying an average of $2.54 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. Prices…
