South Carolina to observe Confederate Memorial Day
State government offices are closed today to mark Confederate Memorial Day. Some local government offices are also closed in observation of the holiday that is held every year on May 10.
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$1.7 billion, five-part, 8-year SC road project set to begin
South Carolina road crews are getting ready for the first of a five-part, $1.7 billion project to untangle where Interstates 20, 26 and 126 meet west of downtown Columbia. The project is being called Carolina Crossroads and is scheduled to last through 2029.
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott praise Governor for end of unemployment assistance
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott of South Carolina are praising the governor for ending federal unemployment assistance participation. Senator Graham says he agrees with the Governor that…
South Carolinians react to Governor McMaster's call for DEW to end P.U.A
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) -- Governor Henry McMaster says it's time to get people back to work. Effective June 30th the South Carolina's Governor has ordered the Department of Unemployment…
West Columbia Police search for 'person of interest' in deadly shooting
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The West Columbia Police Department hopes you can help them locate a man they are calling a 'person of interest' in connection to a deadly shooting…
Authorities: California bar owner arrested for selling fake vaccination cards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say they have arrested the owner of a Northern California bar where made-to-order fake COVID-19 vaccination cards were being sold to undercover state agents for $20 each. Officials said Friday they're unaware of any other…
Victim of deadly crash on I-77 near Farrow Road identified
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The name of the individual killed in a crash Thursday May , 2021 has been identified by Richland County Coroner Nadia Rutherford. According to Rutherford, the…
DHEC: More than three million vaccine doses administered to South Carolinians
As of today, DHEC says more than three million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered to South Carolinians.
DHEC: 451 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 451 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
SC governor signs into law college athlete compensation bill
South Carolina's governor has signed into law a bill that would allow college athletes in the state to make money or other benefits from their names and images. The law signed Thursday allows athletes to be paid from outside organizations for autograph sessions, guest appearances, sponsorships or other events that use their name, image or likeness.
SC senators pass bill allowing open gun carry with a permit
South Carolina senators have approved a bill allowing people with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns in the open. The Senate voted 28-16 on Thursday on so-called open carry bill after about a dozen hours of debate over three days.
SC cuts federal unemployment boost from weekly payments
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says the state will stop participating in federal programs giving extra cash to unemployed workers amid the pandemic.
Lexington-Richland School District Five holds off on mask free policy
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced plans to reverse a decision that would have allowed students and staff to return to the classroom mask free. Advice from the…
Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott provides identity of Ft. Jackson soldier accused of hijacking a school bus
This afternoon, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott released the identity of a Fort Jackson soldier who was arrested for hijacking a school bus at around 7 a.m. The sheriff says 23-year-old Jovan Collazo will face 19 counts of kidnapping in addition to other charges.
Major South Carolina bridge closing, just 17 days projected
A massive bridge repair project on one of South Carolina's busiest highways begins Thursday night. The project will close the southbound Interstate 77 bridge over the Catawba River near Rock Hill and will likely cause commuting headaches.
DHEC: 373 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 373 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 19 new deaths in the state.
South Carolina House adds firing squad to execution methods
The South Carolina House has voted to add the firing squad to the state's execution methods amid a lack of lethal-injection drugs. The chamber's 66-43 vote Wednesday is one of the last steps needed to finalize the bill.
South Carolina Senate rejects open carry of guns without permits
South Carolina senators debating a bill that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns on Wednesday rejected an attempt to get rid of the requirement for the permits. Senators voted 25-21 against the so-called constitutional carry amendment after several hours of debate.
RCSD: Armed Ft. Jackson soldier arrested after hijacking a Richland 2 school bus
Richland County deputies say they have arrested a Fort Jackson soldier who's accused of hijacking a Richland 2 school bus this morning.
South Carolina names 2022 ' Teacher of the Year'
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- One South Carolina educator gets a lesson in appreciation . Wednesday night State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman announced that the 20-22 Teacher of the Year is Amy…
