Clemson, SC (WOLO)-- Clemson University will start its fall semester on-line. University President Jim Clements said Wenesday afternoon, "The safety of our Clemson community is paramount. As a result, we will start the semester online and delay in-person classes by…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A judge has approved a $520 million settlement in a class action customer lawsuit against Santee Cooper for the increased rates for the failed VC Summer nuclear construction project. The settlement is expected to provide refunds for nearly…
One of the executives at the center of the VC Summer nuclear power plant debacle will plead guilty Thursday in federal court. The US Attorney's office announced former SCANA Executive Vice President Stephen Byrne will plead guilty to conspiracy to…
A state agency is helping students across the state gain access to the internet. Wednesday the state Office of Regulatory Staff, the education department and Commission on Higher Education announced they will distribute a minimum of 100,000 mobile hot spots…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Hundreds of photographers across the country, including here in South Carolina, made an impact Wednesday through the '10,000 Headshots' photo initiative. This was the largest, single-day initiative that provided thousands…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- A judge has temporarily blocked Gov. Henry McMaster's decision to use CARES Act funds on private school vouchers. Orangeburg Co. Circuit Court Judge Edgar Dickson granted the block after attorney Skyler Hutto argued that the governor's decision…
(CNN) - Lawmakers on capitol hill Tuesday voted to limit the amount of military equipment police departments can receive from the Department of Defense.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Some new faces are heading to local hospitals to help out with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the state's Department…
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A gun theft ring at a midlands UPS hub was busted last week by Lexington County deputies. The guns were stolen from incoming packages at the shipping company’s hub in West Columbia. Tre’von…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. say Daniel Thomas, 19, is charged with sex trafficking, two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Deputies say on…
(CNN) - Lawmakers are working to set up another round of stimulus payments to Americans and small businesses. Monday, President Trump and congressional republican leaders spoke about…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he will not force South Carolinians to wear masks, but other Governors are choosing to go a different route. Some are enforcing a statewide mask mandate,…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Vice President and his wife will be in Columbia Tuesday. According to the White House, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence will visit with Governor Henry McMaster and his wife Peggy McMaster Tuesday…
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster was in Greenville Monday to announce the creation of the Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) grants.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, Prisma Health is hosting a free drive through site this Saturday. July 18: 8 a.m.–noon Brookland Baptist Church,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in prisons across the state, some are calling for more inmates to serve out their sentences at home or be placed on parole…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Earlier this week, the Trump Administration backed down from plans to revoke the visas of international students attending universities and colleges in the U.S., if that institution is going completely…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Friday, 1,964 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 25 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 65,857 and confirmed deaths to…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington School District 2 has its plan in place for re-entry. At its board meeting Thursday night the board approved a new start date of September 8th. The board also endorsed a blended plan for face-to-face instruction to…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Flags at the state house were lowered to half staff today in honor of former Adjutant General Stanhope Spears. Spears served as adjutant general for 16 years beginning in 1994 following a distinguished career in the National Guard.…
