McKissick easily wins 3rd term as South Carolina GOP chair
South Carolina Republicans on Saturday selected Drew McKissick to lead them for a third term as chairman.
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Solicitor's Office to review case of inmate death at a Charleston County jail
The Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office is reviewing the case of the death of Jamal Sutherland. He died at a detention center in North Charleston on January 5.
New law makes inmates choose electric chair or firing squad
SC Gov. Henry McMaster signs a bill forcing death row inmates for now to choose between the electric chair or a newly formed firing squad.
SC for Ed cancels Monday protest at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC for Ed says it has canceled Monday's protest at the State House due to what it calls threatening messages. In a statement the group says it has received 'harassing and threatening messages from groups with extreme…
Gas stations slowly refuel as prices continue to rise
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Colonial Pipeline is trying to push out gas to stations across the Southeast and hopes to get all fuel the flow smoothly again. Meanwhile, the stations here in South…
Majority Whip Jim Clyburn reacts to death of mentally ill inmate
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina Congressman, and Majority Whip Jim Clyburn is reacting to the death of Jamal Sutherland who officials say suffered from schizophrenia and a bipolar disorder and died after authorities say he was tased six times…
Video released from Charleston County Jail where an inmate died in January
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office has released security camera footage from inside the jail where a man died. Jamal sutherland, who suffered from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, died at the Charleston County Jail the morning of January 5, after his arrest the previous night.
SC Lottery: Mega Millions up to $430 million for Friday drawing
The SC Lottery says Friday night's Mega Millions is now up to $430 million. If you are interested, tickets are $2 and can be purchased up until one hour before the drawing is held at 11 p.m.
DHEC: 337 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, four additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 337 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths in South Carolina.
DHEC releases statement on new CDC mask guidelines
On Friday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released a statement regarding the new update to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's mask guidelines.
Law firm represents families of students on hijacked bus to get answers
CNN/ABC News-- The families of two victims of the school bus hijacking last week are demanding answers from Fort Jackson and Richland school district two. Richland County deputies say on May 6-th., 23-year-old…
Carolina Panthers give Kershaw students prom
Kershaw, SC (WOLO)--- The students at North Central High School have missed out on a lot of events, and celebrations after a EF2 tornado destroyed their school last year. One thing they're not…
Columbia's mask ordinance is now just an advisory and will not be enforced
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - The city of Columbia has reassessed its mask mandate after the CDC issued new guidance for those vaccinated. The ordinance that was just extended to June 5 is now just an advisory and will not be…
Governor McMaster and UofSC students react to Bob Caslen's resignation
Governor McMaster and UofSC students react to Bob Caslen's resignation .
Governor McMaster: "no reason for anyone to hoard gas or rush to the gas station"
Governor McMaster: "no reason for anyone to hoard gas or rush to the gas station"
South Carolina lawmakers end formal session, to return soon
South Carolina's Legislature ends its regular session Thursday, ceremonially wrapping up duties. But lawmakers expect several returns later in the year to handle more work.
DHEC: 229 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 14 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 229 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 14 new deaths in South Carolina.
GasBuddy: 52% of SC gas stations experiencing fuel outages
GasBuddy.com says 52% of South Carolina gas stations are dealing with gas outages. The website also reports gas prices in the Midlands have risen more than 13 cents in the past week.
Firing squad bill headed to South Carolina governor's desk
Legislation adding a firing squad to South Carolina's execution methods amid a lack of lethal-injection drugs is headed to the desk of Gov. Henry McMaster.
SC DEW: Increase in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce reported an increase in initial unemployment insurance claims for last week.
