Community remembers Myrtle Beach officer
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE)--If you were near Myrtle Beach State Park around 10 a.m. Tuesday, you heard the procession. Around 75 police vehicles and even more officers coming out to join family and…
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Family of teen shot by police accuse department of cover-up
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The family of a man shot and killed by police say they are not satisfied with the ruling that his death was justified. Tuesday afternoon the Racial Justice Network held…
Night one of the Republican National Convention
(CNN) --- Two of South Carolina's most prominent political figures front and center Monday night as the Republican National Convention kicked off from Charlotte., North Carolina Former Governor Nikki Haley and…
RNC peaceful protests in Charlotte turn violent
Written by: Trish Williford Charlotte, NC (WOLO) -- A peaceful protest in Uptown Charlotte turned violent. Our cameras were rolling in Marshall Park when a protester at a Resist RNC 2020 rally…
Pharmacists, health care providers join statewide effort to curb declining youth vaccination numbers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As children across the state get ready to go back to some form of learning this fall, some have not gotten the necessary shots needed to go back to the…
Life-threatening injuries for victim in hit and run; CPD investigating
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A man was seriously hurt in a hit and run in Columbia Monday night. According to the Columbia Police Department, the victim has life-threatening injuries. Officers are investigating the…
RNC set for big surprises on first night with several big names
Charlotte, NC (WOLO) ) --- Originally the entire convention was scheduled to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina but because of the coronavirus it was moved to Jacksonville for a time to…
SCDC hosts drive-thru job fair for people seeking employment
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hiring. On Monday, SCDC held a drive-thru job fair where people could apply directly from the comfort of their car. “We’re just trying to be out here, relevant in…
Chase leads to crash, negotiation
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- A chase lead to negotiators having to talk a man off of a 30ft wall. Troopers with the Highway Patrol say they spotted a truck driving recklessly in Red Bank and…
DHEC reports 543 new COVID 19 cases
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC announces one of the lowest numbers of COVID-19 deaths we've seen in months. Monday afternoon DHEC says of the 4,090 tests processed Sunday there were 7 confirmed COVID 19 related…
Haley, Scott to address RNC
Charlotte, N.C. (WOLO)--There will be a distinct South Carolina theme to this evening's festivities at the Republican National Convention. Former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott are among the featured speakers. You can watch the Republican…
SC budget writers prepare for plan with many unknowns
South Carolina lawmakers are preparing to write a budget without a lot of certainty on how much they can spend.
Former, current Gamecock student athletes call on UofSC to take Strom Thurmond's name off fitness center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several former and current Gamecock athletes are calling on the University of South Carolina to change the name of the fitness center named after former U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond. Gamecock Women's…
Golden State Killer "will die in prison" for string of murders and rapes
SACRAMENTO, CA (AP) - A former California police officer who became known as the Golden State Killer told victims he's ``truly sorry'' before he was sentenced to life imprisonment for a decade-long string of rapes and murders across a wide…
More VA health services safely reintroduced for veterans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Columbia VA Health Care System is now expanding health care services, after limiting them in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We cater to 85,000 veterans across this great state. And every year, we have more…
Black and white tegu lizard spotted in Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Leaping lizards! An unusual animal has been spotted in the Midlands. Say hello to the black and white tegu lizard. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say one was…
SC First Steps receives federal grant
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Early childhood education is getting a boost in South Carolina. Friday the Department of Social Services announced a $1.2 million federal grant for SC First Steps to improve quality in licensed child care centers that participate in the…
Suspect wanted in Rembert shooting
Sumter, Co. S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Sumter Co. are searching for a suspect in a July shooting. Investigators say on July 20th Sean Gilyard fired shots into a blue Ford Fusion at the intersection…
Suspect charged with attempted murder in shooting that injured deputies
Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)--The man accused of shooting two Lexington Co. deputies is now charged with attempted murder. Investigators with SLED say Albertus Lewis was charged following the August 9th incident. Deputies responded to the Woodland Village apartments after a…
Lumber prices rise to record high due to increase in demand during pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several people have taken up home improvements during the pandemic, something that has greatly helped the lumber industry. The South Carolina Forestry Commission says the price of lumber has increased to…
