Death under investigation at UofSC
S.C. (WOLO)-- According to an alert sent out to students and faculty at the University of South Carolina, a death is under investigation at the Honor's Residence Hall. Officials say no foul play is…
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2.0 magnitude Earthquake recorded in Summerville
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the US Geological Service confirms a 2.0 magnitude earthquake occurred near Summerville, in South Carolina, shortly after midnight Saturday morning.
State House Christmas tree covered in lights, ready to shine
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -It is going to start to look more like the holidays at the State House. 13,000 lights have been officially wrapped around the State Christmas tree, along with a…
S.C. man convicted of slaying, dismembering teen roommate
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man convicted of killing his teenage roommate and disposing of the body has been sentenced to 60 years in prison. Christopher Allen Holford, 33, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday in the February 2018…
Lexington Co. murder suspect arrested after deadly shooting during argument about money
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Deputies have arrested a murder suspect for a shooting Monday night near Red Bank. James Joseph Patterson III, 23, of Richland County faces charges of murder and…
South Carolina State Univ. partners with IBM to introduce more STEM opportunities to students
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina State University is working to give more of their students a chance to pursue careers in science and technology. The school recently entered into a $2 million…
CNN: Biden projected to win in Arizona; flipping a longtime Republican stronghold
CNN projected on Thursday that President-elect Joe Biden will carry Arizona, defeating President Donald Trump.
More than 150 new jobs coming to Sumter
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --164 new jobs are coming to sumter. Santa Cruz Nutritionals announced Thursday their plans to expand operations in Sumter county. According to the Governors office, the $84-million dollar…
Top officials: Nov. 3 election most secure in US history
WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of federal and state officials said Thursday that they have no evidence that votes were compromised or altered in last week’s presidential election, rejecting unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud advanced by President Donald Trump and…
Clemson to open special dorm community for LGBTQ students
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson University will open its first "living-learning community" for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students next fall. Lavender Place will open in fall 2021 in a group of rooms in Gressette Hall, meant to host up…
Costco Wholesale updates policy on face coverings
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- As coronavirus cases not only continue but spike throughout the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one retailer is scaling back…
Several S.C. businesses won't have to pay more taxes to support unemployment insurance trust fund
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the economy, South Carolina leaders are confident the state’s in the midst of a comeback. On Thursday, Gov. Henry McMaster…
Lexington Co. couple on the run located, arrested in Tennessee
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- Lexington County deputies say two area residents wanted in connection to multiple thefts have been located and area expected to be extricated back to South Carolina from…
Federal inmate in SC charged for plot to hire hitman to kill informant, prosecutor from his case
According to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate Richard Gilbert has been indicted in connection with a murder-for-hire plot.
Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen his longtime adviser Ron Klain to reprise his role as his chief of staff.
30 South Carolina Republicans back AG Barr's election probe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Several dozen South Carolina Republican lawmakers are voicing support for Attorney General Bill Barr's green light to federal prosecutors. Barr authorized U.S. attorneys to pursue any "substantial allegations" of voting irregularities, if they exist, before the…
Charleston airport temporarily evacuated Wednesday over suspicious package
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The Charleston International Airport reopened after a suspicious package found on the property was deemed not explosive. Airport officials and the Transportation Security Administration said all passengers and employees were evacuated from the terminal around…
Home intended for the loved ones of veterans set to be built in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Veteran’s Day is all about honoring those who served, and one Midlands group is looking to say "thank you" by helping families whose loved ones are being treated at the…
FDA approves app to help treat those suffering from PTSD
The Food and Drug Administration believes a mobile app can help people with nightmares. The federal agency has approved the NightWare system as a form of treatment for PTSD patients.
Police looking for road rage shooting suspect in the upstate
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) - Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a driver accused of firing a gunshot into a woman's car during a road rage incident in South Carolina. The Fort Mill Police Department said in…
