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UofSC Political Science Dept. Chair previews what lies ahead for Tuesday's debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- With five weeks to go until Election Day, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are set to go head-to-head in their first debate Tuesday in Cleveland.…
Worldwide COVID-19 death toll passes 1 million
(AP) - The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 1 million. The milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, comes nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders' resolve, pitted science against politics…
SC police find guns in car surrounded by protesters
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Police in South Carolina spotted a truck surrounded by protesters over the weekend and discovered two men inside with loaded handguns, a rifle, a wooden club, knives and a stun gun, among other weapons. Charleston police…
Mother of Midlands teacher who died of COVID-19 also passes away due to the virus
The mother of the Midlands teacher who passed away earlier this month from complications of coronavirus has also passed from complications from the virus.
NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017
(AP) - President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes the year he ran for president and in his first year in the White House, according to a report in The New York Times. Trump has fiercely guarded…
Trump picks conservative Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, capping a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and that he hopes will provide a needed boost to his reelection effort.
Alleged toddler kidnapping attempt caught on camera in Costco parking lot
SAN DIEGO, CA (WOLO) - An alleged attempted kidnapping was caught on camera in a Costco parking lot in California last week. Authorities released video of the incident, saying they…
Another late batch of COVID-19 test results sent in to DHEC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A second round of late COVID-19 test results were reported to DHEC this week. DHEC said the lab failed to report thousands of tests from July to September 23. On Sept. 24, the urgent care clinic…
Mayor of Irmo says 'this virus is no joke' after testing positive for COVID-19
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- The Mayor of the town of Irmo announces that he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. Friday night, Mayor Barry Walker told ABC Columbia News that while…
The show must go on: The Carolina Band getting ready for 100th season entertaining Gamecock fans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As the Gamecocks gear up to get back on the gridiron Saturday, another game day fixture will be back as well: the Carolina Band. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought…
"Most violent" night of protest seen in Portland after Breonna Taylor grand jury announcement
Protesters demanding the end of police violence against Black people take cover from smoke during a demonstration in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Protesters in Portland hurled Molotov cocktails at officers in Oregon's largest…
Justice Department to take Google to court
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department is expected to file an antitrust action against Google in coming weeks, focusing on its dominance in online search and whether it was used to stifle competition and hurt consumers, a person familiar with…
SLED investigating officer-involved shooting
Darlington, S.C. (WPDE)--The Darlington County Sheriff's Office says there was an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is leading the investigation. Community members said more than a dozen…
Carolina Crossroads construction project, including work on "Malfunction Junction", set to begin in summer 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A part of I-26 popularly known as “Malfunction Junction” is set to receive a major face-lift in the summer of 2021. The South Carolina Department of Transportation recently got the…
Update: Two Louisville officers shot during Breonna Taylor protests
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Police say two Louisville, Kentucky, police officers have been shot and wounded during protests over a lack of charges in Breonna Taylor's death. Police move after a Louisville Police officer was shot,…
SC for Ed holds 'Stand Up and Step Out' event
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Wednesday, educators across the state took a personal day to contact local legislators and ask for support in raising teacher pay. The public education advocacy group, SC for Ed, staged the 'Stand Up and Step…
Town of Springdale dedicates park bench, tree in honor of Faye Swetlik
SPRINGDALE, S.C. (WOLO) -- A park in Springdale now has a lasting tribute to a six-year-old girl who tragically lost her life earlier this year. The Springdale Police Department hosted a ceremony…
Local veteran celebrates 'Ampuversary' one year after losing leg to an alleged drunk driver
Hopkins, S.C. (WOLO) --- Tuesday, Sept. 22, marks one year since a local veteran lost his leg after being hit by an alleged drunk driver. Cynthia Sims, 63, is suspected of…
South Carolina lieutenant governor returns after COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has returned to public life after being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month. Evette…
