SC senator proposes bill to make everyone a militia member
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…
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Part of I-20 shut down more than an hour after body found on Interstate
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…
$5,000 reward being offered for information leading to cockfighting arrests and convictions in SC
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.
Governor McMaster, Prisma Health recognize students participating in Dance Marathon at UofSC
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.
State senator introduces bill allowing businesses to display percentage of vaccinated employees
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.
Abortion once again a hot topic at Statehouse budget debate
Budget debate continued Tuesday at the Statehouse, and abortion was a hot button issue once again.
One SC Fund receives $1.5 million gift for COVID-19 response effort
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.
DHEC: 494 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Monday.
Report: South Carolinians lost more than $30 million to cyber criminals in the past year
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.
'More Justice' rally held to address violence, affordable housing
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 rescue hawk from South Carolina driving range net
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.
Police: 2 found dead are responsible for 22 armed robberies
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.
SC House passed bill to combat catalytic converter theft
The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would make buying or selling stolen catalytic converters a separate crime that could bring up to three years in prison.
DHEC: 343 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 16 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
Senate subcommittee to discuss Santee Cooper reform Monday
A State Senate Judiciary Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting on Santee Cooper reform. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. In February, the House voted to reform the state-owned utility, with the goal of selling it in the future.
Budget debate begins this week in South Carolina House
South Carolina House members are getting ready to debate the state's nearly $10 billion spending plan for next year. The budget debate begins Monday with some routine votes.
Police searching for car after Five Points hit and run
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are searching for a black Dodge Charger with blue LED headlights and a rear spoiler following a hit and run Saturday night on the 700 block of Harden St. Investigators say the car struck a…
AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages
AstraZenaca says its' COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against sickness and eliminated hospitalizations and deaths for all ages.
DHEC reports 720 new Coronavirus cases and 9 deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, reported 720 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. DHEC also reported an additional 9 confirmed deaths in South Carolina. State Health officials say the percentage positive was 4.9%.…
Grab that Mask- City of Columbia has extended mask ordinance for another 60 days
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--If you're headed into the City of Columbia this weekend, grab that mask. Earlier this week, City Council voted to extend the emergency mask ordinance. While the extension lasts sixty days,…
