Townville school shooter in court for sentencing
(AP) - The teen who opened fire on an elementary school playground was in court Tuesday as sentencing in his murder case begins. Prosecutors argued that Jesse Osborne, now…
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South Carolina lawmakers, business leaders speak out as Supreme Court weighs DACA decision
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --On Tuesday morning, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case that could lead to the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. While the justices…
Become Santa to a local senior citizen this holiday season
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- From now until the first week of December, you can become 'Santa' to a local senior citizen who might not otherwise get a gift this Christmas. The holiday season…
Man, 22, identified as driver killed in two-car crash on McCords Ferry Road
A 22-year-old Killian Station Court man was identified as the victim of a two-car crash overnight in Eastover.
Sanford suspends GOP primary challenge to Trump
Mark Sanford dropped his challenge to President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, saying the focus on impeachment has made it impossible for his campaign to gain traction.
Maya Rockeymoore Cummings seeks husband's seat in Congress
The widow of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings has resigned as Maryland's Democratic Party chair to run for her late husband's congressional seat.
Boeing hopeful that its troubled 737 Max Jet will fly this year
(CNN) - After two fatal crashes that killed 346 people, Boeing remains optimistic that the 737 Max Jet will get back in the air…
USC fraternity suspended for hazing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A fraternity at the University of South Carolina has been suspended until at least August of 2023. In a statement to ABC Columbia the University says: "Operations of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University…
Midlands church holds prayer vigil in support of DACA as Supreme Court weighs ending program
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The fate of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, including those here in the Midlands, is now in the hands of the Supreme Court. On Monday, recipients of the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals,…
Veteran's Day at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'
(CNN) --- At The Arlington National Cemetery on Veteran's Day, hundreds gathered for the annual wreath laying ceremony which was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Vice President Mike Pence…
41st annual Columbia Veterans Day Parade honors those who have served
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Those who have served from all around the Midlands and the state were honored Monday morning in Columbia at the 41st annual Veterans Day Parade. “Tell our…
In memoir, Haley alleges disloyalty among some on Trump team
President Donald Trump's former U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley , alleges in her upcoming memoir that two top administration officials tried to enlist her in opposing some of Trump's policies.
Veterans designation available for South Carolina driver’s license, state ID
Happy Veterans Day to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces!
Lawmaker: Richland County may have to repay $40M in taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina lawmaker who has seen a state audit says Richland County may have to repay $40 million collected in a penny sales tax for road improvements. Rep. Kirkman Finlay says a constituent showed him…
Colleton County sheriff arrested, charged with domestic violence
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The sheriff of Colleton County has been arrested on Saturday amid an investigation. According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Colleton County…
South Carolina city elects female mayor for the 1st time
A small South Carolina city has elected a female mayor for the first time in its 164-year history.
Convicted killer revived after medical emergency claims life sentence is complete
The Iowa Appeals Court has ruled against a convicted killer who says he "died" during a medical emergency and thus fulfilled his life sentence.
World War II veteran receives "Quilt of Valor" for his thirty years of service
With Veteran’s Day just around the corner, students at Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School had an opportunity to thank those who served this nation.
US officials identify 'strong culprit' in vaping illnesses
U.S. health officials reported a breakthrough Friday in their investigation into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses.
SC Department of Revenue issuing 400,000 rebate checks
The time has finally come for qualifying South Carolinians to receive $50 rebate checks over the next month.
