The CDC gives guidance on travel during spring break
(CNN) -- Spring break is not that far away for most Midlands school districts, and for many it is a time to relax -- maybe take a vacation but, this year, even with…
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Company coming to Midlands brings job opportunities
Clarendon County, SC (WOLO) -- A company is getting ready to set up shop in the Midlands, and along with it will come some employment opportunities. 'On Time Distribution, LLC.' announced plans to establish…
Sunset Blvd. reopens after traffic stop leads to arrest of armed robbery suspects
Lexington, SC (WOLO) ---- One lane of the outbound lanes along I-20 at Sunset Boulevard/US-178 were blocked for nearly 3 hours as police conducted a traffic stop that led them to suspects they believe are connected to an armed robbery…
Jasper Co. man accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct with children
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The South Carolina law Enforcement Division has arrested a Jasper County man accused of conducting sexual acts with children. SLED agents arrested 59 year old Terrance Hill Tuesday and charged him with three counts of First-Degree…
DHEC calls Darlington Speedway vaccine event 'incredible success'
Darlington, SC (WOLO) -- We have an update about the largest vaccination event in the state that took place at the Darlington International Speedway Friday March 5th, 2021. According to the Department of…
Governor Henry McMaster declares March as Red Cross month in SC
The time is now to give the gift of life. On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster read a proclamation declaring March as Red Cross month in the state of South Carolina. McMaster says supporting the Red Cross means saving lives.
DHEC: More than 5,000 vaccinated at Darlington Speedway Friday
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control provided an update about the largest vaccination event in the state that took place at the Darlington International Speedway Friday. DHEC says more than 5,000 people were vaccinated for COVID-19 in both in phase 1A and 1B.
Governor Henry McMaster names first director of SC Office of Resilience
On Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster named Ben Duncan as the first director of the South Carolina Office of Resilience. As Chief Resilience Officer, Duncan will be responsible for overseeing grant programs that help repair and rebuild homes damaged by extreme weather events, such as the 2015 flooding or Hurricane Florence in 2019.
Some businesses see slight increase as normal alcohol sales resume
(CNN) --- This past weekend was the first opportunity for South Carolina residents to stay out later to enjoy a beer or cocktail after the Governor lifted a restriction on the…
U.S., U.K. leadership react to Meghan and Harry interview
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is emphasizing America's "special partnership'' with the U.K. government in the wake of the bombshell interview in which Prince Harry and Meghan alleged racism and widespread misconduct within the royal family. White House press…
Decision to come soon on temporary block of SC abortion law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A federal judge said Monday that a decision will come shortly on whether to suspend a new South Carolina law banning abortions through the end of a legal challenge from Planned Parenthood. U.S. District Judge Mary…
Newberry Sheriff's search for suspects accused in gas station car theft
Newberry, SC (WOLO) -- The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man and woman captured on surveillance moments before Deputies say the two stole a car from the…
Lexington Police actively search for carjacking suspect
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington Police is hoping you can help them locate a man suspected in a carjacking officials say took place just before 7:30 Monday night. Authorities say they attempted…
SC charter schools get extra $9 million because of pandemic
The South Carolina Senate has agreed to send an extra $9 million to public charter schools in the state because of additional expenses in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Look inside the first day of phase 1B vaccine distribution in SC
South Carolina is now in phase 1B of vaccine distribution, allowing a majority of South Carolinians access to a COVID-19 vaccine. With more people eligible to be vaccinated, that requires more vaccine shipments to reach the high demand.
DHEC: 562 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, four additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
AG Alan Wilson announces largest drug conspiracy to be indicted in state court
On Monday afternoon, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson held a press conference to announce the largest drug conspiracy to be indicted in state court.
Statewide tornado drill to be conducted Wednesday
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says there will be a statewide tornado drill this Wednesday. The drill will start at 9 a.m.
SC kicks off first day of phase 1B in vaccination plan, as hospitals anticipate vaccinating thousands of teachers
South Carolina has entered phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine roll out.
Organizers at the Statehouse honor abuse survivors with the "She Walks" event on International Women's Day
Monday marks International Women's Day! It celebrates the social, economic and political achievements of women around the world. The theme for this year's campaign is "Choose to Challenge," encouraging everyone to call out gender bias and inequality.
