US hands Bagram Airfield to Afghans after nearly 20 years
After nearly 20 years, the U.S. military left Bagram Airfield, the epicenter of its war to oust the Taliban.
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Federal executions halted; Garland orders protocols reviewed
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department is halting federal executions after a historic use of capital punishment by the Trump administration, which carried out 13 executions in six months. Attorney General Merrick Garland says he is imposing a moratorium on…
Clyburn to push Medicaid expansion in series of town halls
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The third-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House is embarking on a listening tour to talk up the Biden administration's federal aid package and push for Medicaid expansion in states that have not taken that step. U.S.…
SC gas tax up to 26 cents per gallon
Just as thousands of people are on the move for the holiday weekend, South Carolina's state gas tax increased by 2 cents per gallon today. The new increase makes the state's gas tax 26 cents a gallon.
Mother of Jamal Sutherland speaks out after delay in decision about filing criminal charges in his death
The mother of Jamal Sutherland says she believes murder charges should have been filed immediately after her son died in January.
DHEC: 99 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, five additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 99 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths in the Palmetto State.
SCDEW: Slight increase in unemployment insurance claims last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce has reported a slight increase in unemployment insurance claims for last week.
Celebrate 4th of July during 'Fireworks with the Phil' at Segra Park
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The skies above Segra Park will light up for the Fourth of July weekend. On Saturday July 3rd, you can celebrate Independence Day at the baseball park with…
Man wanted for questioning in case of body found in freezer of "haunted house"
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Deputies are looking for a person to question about the case of a body found in a freezer of a home in Orangeburg County in January. Kendall Tyron Dickson, 22 is wanted…
DHEC: 10 South Carolinians have tested positive for the Delta variant
DHEC says more than 10 South Carolinians have now tested positive for the COVID-19 Delta variant. That's six cases more than last week.
SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce calling on U.S. senators to help get local businesses back on track
Today, the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce urged South Carolina's U.S. senators to support bi-partisan legislation that gets people back to work.
SCDPS introduces ACE Team to cut down on aggressive and unsafe driving this holiday weekend
A new specialized group of troopers and police will hit South Carolina roads this Fourth of July weekend. The Department of Public Safety announced the formation of the "ACE Team" this afternoon. These teams will help provide resources with the aim of curbing response times and reducing injury due to speeding and other violations over the holiday.
DHEC: 86 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 two new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 86 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths in South Carolina.
Vaccination site at Colonial Life Arena moving to Prisma Health Richland next week
Officials with Prisma Health say the COVID-19 vaccination site at Colonial Life Arena is moving next week.
Richland School District Two revises mask policy
Richland, SC (WOLO) --- During Richland School District Two board meeting Tuesday night, school officials made revisions to the districts mask covering policy. Starting July 1, 2021 masks will not be required…
Murder suspect who shot victims in back of head during robbery sentenced to life without parole
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A Lexington County Judge has sentenced a convicted murderer to two life sentences for shooting two victims in the back of the head during a robbery in 2018. File: Man accused of execution style murders…
S.C. lawmakers override 10 of Governor McMaster's 15 vetoes
Columbia, SC (AP) -- COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --- South Carolina lawmakers have wasted little time returning more than $150 million in local projects into…
Suspect in custody after standoff in Chesterfield County
Agents with SLED and deputies are on the scene of a standoff on Highway 151 in the McBee community, according to Chesterfield County Sheriff James "JD" Dixon.
SCDOT prohibiting non-emergency work lane closures on interstate highways for Independence Day weekend
If you are one of the estimated 635,000 South Carolinians hitting the road during the Fourth of July weekend, the State Department of Transportation hopes to make the ride a little less congested. SCDOT says they are prohibiting lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work.
DHEC encouraging eligible students to get vaccinated before next school year
With the 2021-2022 school year coming up, DHEC is strongly encouraging all students ages 12 and up to get vaccinated, so they can protect themselves and others against COVID-19.
