High court blocks NY coronavirus limits on houses of worship
The Supreme Court barred New York from enforcing certain limits on attendance at churches and synagogues on Wednesday.
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Former executive faces prison time in SC nuclear debacle
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The executive who spent billions of dollars on two South Carolina nuclear plants that never generated a single watt of power is almost certain to spend time in prison. FILE - Kevin…
Jobless claims show number of Americans out of work on the rise
(CNN) New jobless numbers point to more and more Americans out of work as coronavirus cases continue to rise. According to the latest statistics, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose…
Deputy recovering after stolen car crashes into parked cruiser on I-20
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO, AP) - Authorities say a Kershaw County deputy parked at an exit ramp has been injured after a stolen car being chased by state troopers crashed into his cruiser. Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan said troopers had…
AP: Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60
Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60.
Thanksgiving treats you should and should not pass on to your pets
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- As we celebrate the giving of thanks in just two days, Pet Supermarkets wants you to know what you should and should not be feeding your pets from the…
Trump running out of options as federal agencies accelerate Biden transition
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he is not giving up his fight to overturn the election results, even as agencies across the federal government begin to support President-elect Joe Biden's incoming administration. Career federal officials are opening the…
SC man pleads guilty in plot to attack White House, Trump Tower
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Federal authorities say a South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to a terror charge for plotting to bomb or shoot up sites including the White House and Trump Tower in New York City in attacks inspired…
Despite fewer travelers this year, CAE still working to keep passengers safe from terminal to destination
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Like they've done year after year, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is gearing up for a busy week as travelers get ready to head home for Thanksgiving. However, this year…
President-elect Biden announces his cabinet nominees
Tuesday, President-elect Joe Biden introduced the nominees who, if approved, will be part of his cabinet when he takes office in January.
GM to recall 7M vehicles globally to replace Takata air bags
General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
South Carolina officials eye single drug for execution plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The state of South Carolina says it could execute a man scheduled to die next week with a lethal dose of just one drug if officials cannot get ahold of all three drugs the procedure calls…
Jupiter and Saturn are about to do something not seen since the Middle Ages
(WOLO) - If you look to the night sky, Jupiter and Saturn can be seen fairly close to each other. Jupiter is a bit brighter with Saturn following to its left. The two largest planets in our solar system are…
City municipal court to close until further notice after staff member gets COVID-19
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The City of Columbia municipal court building will be shut down until further notice. According to the City, one staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Officials did…
Hundreds of South Carolinians follow Gov. McMaster's advice to get "tested before turkey"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Across the state, hundreds are lining up at COVID-19 testing sites to get tested before celebrating Thanksgiving. This spike in people willing to be tested comes after Gov. Henry McMaster…
AP: Michigan certifies Biden win; a setback for Trump challenge
Michigan election officials have certified Democrat Joe Biden's 154,000-vote victory in the state.
AP: Biden builds out national security picks with Blinken, Kerry
President-elect Joe Biden is building out his administration with several key picks for national security and foreign policy roles.
AstraZeneca: COVID-19 vaccine shown to be ‘highly effective’
AstraZeneca said on Monday that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90 percent effective.
DHEC: 1,066 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sunday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 1,066 new cases of Coronavirus in the state. Health officials also reported Nine deaths. DHEC says 8,394 individual test results were reported statewide yesterday with 12.7%…
CDC urges people not to travel for Thanksgiving holiday
(CNN) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising Americans not to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. The recommendation comes, as coronavirus cases surge through out the United…
