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Leesville man accused of breaking into ex's home

Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Sheriff's Department has arrested a man accused of breaking into his ex's home after the victim ended the relationship.…

DHEC emphasizes the importance of wearing masks in schools

This afternoon, DHEC held a meeting where they emphasized the importance of kids wearing masks while they are in school. Officials say the goal is herd immunity, but in the meantime we need to protect those who have not been vaccinated yet and that means children.

SC Forestry Commission urges you to avoid burning things outdoors this weekend

There is a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert in effect this weekend. That means the South Carolina Forestry Commission is urging you not to do any outdoor burning.

DHEC: 570 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths in SC

DHEC reports 570 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths in the Palmetto State.

Governor Henry McMaster to speak at Richland Co. Republican Party Convention Friday night

Governor Henry McMaster will speak at the Richland County Republican Party Convention Friday night. This comes as former U.S. Representative Joe Cunningham announced he's running for governor. He will face activist Gary Votour in the Democratic Primary. The winner of that race will challenge Governor Henry McMaster in November.

Former VP Mike Pence in SC Thursday, makes first public comments since leaving office

On Thursday, former Vice President Mike Pence made several stops in South Carolina. Pence met with local pastors and spoke during a gala hosted by the Palmetto Family Council. During his first public comments since leaving office, Pence said he's frustrated with the path the new leadership has America on.

SC Senate approves budget for next fiscal year, including raises for state employees and teachers

At the Statehouse, the South Carolina Senate has approved the state's roughly $10 billion budget for the next fiscal year. It includes a 2% raise for all state employees and a $1,000 raise for teachers.

Have a question about COVID-19? We have answers!

The coronavirus pandemic has been a trying and confusing time for many Americans. ABC Columbia is here to help with answers to some frequently asked questions about COVID-19.

SC House eliminates minimum drug sentences in reform bill

The South Carolina House passed a bill this week eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes and reducing the amount of time drug offenders have to serve in prison for some offenses.

Religious festival stampede in Israel kills at least 45, hurts dozens

A stampede at a religious festival in northern Israel killed at least 45 people and injured about 150 early Friday.

Proposed bill would give parents 'no resuscitate' rights for terminally ill children

Columbia, SC (AP) -- A bill that aims to give parents more power over care for their terminally ill child. Right now in the state of South Carolina emergency responders are not able to approve 'do not resuscitate' orders for…

Police identify man accused of breaking into home, sexually assaulting inside

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia Police now have the identity of a man they say is accused of breaking into a Greene Street and sexually assaulting a woman inside. Authorities say 39…

S Carolina senators keep alive open carry gun bill for 2021

A small group of South Carolina senators has approved a bill that would allow licensed people to openly carry pistols and not hide them under a jacket. The 3-2 vote Thursday along party lines kept alive hopes in 2021 that the Senate could pass the House-approved bill.