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Suspect wanted in Orangeburg Co. robberies

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Orangeburg Co. deputies say they are searching for a man they believe held up two businesses Thursday. Investigators say he attempted to rob Dollar General on Bamberg Highway Cordova area before holding…

Survey: SC among fastest recovering job markets

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--When it comes to job recovery, South Carolina is among the nation's best. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina has the 5th fastest recovery for weekly unemployment claims in the country. The survey was based on three metrics, comparing…

Midlands man facing child sexual abuse material charges

Camden, S.C. (WOLO)--According to the SC Attorney General's Office a Camden man had multiple files depicting children being sexually abused. Investigators say Thomas Eugene Durant, 44, is charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree, a…

Huckabee-Sanders to address Silver Elephant Dinner

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A former White House press secretary will be the guest speaker at this year's Silver Elephant Dinner. The South Carolina Republican Party announced Thursday that Sarah Huckabee-Sanders will speak at the…

Magazine rates Columbia "Coolest up and coming city"

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- We all know Columbia is famously hot, it turns out we're pretty cool too! Thursday the city announced Columbia was named the coolest up and coming city by Hemispheres Magazine. Hemispheres is the in-flight magazine for United…

UofSC COVID-19 testing site closed due to staff shortage

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials at UofSCย  say coronavirus testing at Davis Field is cancelled due to a staffing shortage at the lab. Officials say they are postponing the saliva testing until additional resources are available. In the meantime, leaders say students…

Lottery claims center closes following COVID exposure

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Education Lotteryโ€™s claims center on Assembly St. in downtown Columbia closed Wednesday afternoon after an employee came in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.…

RCDP holding 'Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive' on Labor Day

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the Richland County Democratic Party will be holding a Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive. But it's also an opportunity for people to register to vote or learn more about absentee voting. โ€œWe canโ€™t sit out…

Former Richland Co. deputy charged with assault

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A former Richland County deputy has been arrested for an assault that was caught on camera. Investigators say Kyle Oliver faces a charge of third degree assault and battery for…

Midlands woman wins $200K in lottery

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Columbia woman's retirement nest-egg got a boost last week. Lottery officials say she won $200,000 in the Palmetto Cash 5 game. The winner says she purchased the ticket at the…

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on restaurant industry

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants across the state and nation have and are still taking a financial hit. As the pandemic continues, restaurant owners have also had…

Official: Charges dropped against 27 Charleston protesters

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - An official says charges have been dropped against dozens of protesters arrested May 31 during demonstrations in Charleston, South Carolina, against racism and police brutality. News outlets report the charges filed against 27 protesters were for…

COVID 19 numbers at UofSC continue to grow

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The number of coronavirus cases continues to grow exponentially on the University of South Carolina campus. According to the university's on-line COVID-19 tracker there are now more than one thousand active…

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