Suspect in motor vehicle theft remains at-large: Lexington Police Department
Investigators with the Lexington Police Department say they need the public's help in locating a suspect wanted for stealing a vehicle.
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SCDC Director requests $100 million from state lawmakers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The director of South Carolina prisons is asking for more than $100 million to upgrade security and raise employee salaries. Director Bryan Stirling appeared Wednesday before a panel of three…
House Minority Leader gives Democratic responds to State of the State
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- After Governor Henry McMaster finished his speech for the 2020 State of the State address, House Minority Leader and Richland County Representative Todd Rutherford gave the Democratic…
Home burglary suspect breaking into home caught on camera
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A burglar was caught on camera breaking into a home in Richland County. The Richland County Sheriff's Department released surveillance video showing…
Education, taxes and fetal heartbeat bill top priority for McMaster
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Governor Henry McMaster made education, taxes and the fetal heartbeat bill a top priority at this third state of the state address Wednesday night. McMaster made it clear that he wants to…
Preview of the 2020 State of the State address
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Education, health care, and tax cuts are all expected to be highlights of this evening's speech. Some of those goals were laid out in the governor's…
Senators discuss potential role of vouchers in future of public education
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --State lawmakers continue to go back-and-forth about the state of education in South Carolina, but some are making a stand against legislation pushing for the use of school choice vouchers. A…
Seattle-Area Voters to cast ballot using smartphones
A district encompassing Greater Seattle is set to become the first in which every voter can cast a ballot using a smartphone.
Supporters push for legalization of medical marijuana in S.C.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Wednesday, people in support of legalizing medical marijuana took to the State House to call on legislators to pass a medical cannabis program this session. South Carolina patients, health…
Governor McMaster to lay out goals in State of the State Speech Wednesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- At the State House on Wednesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will deliver the State of the State address at 7 pm. The speech will layout the…
‘Naughty boy’: Monty Python star Terry Jones dies at 77
Terry Jones, a founding member of the anarchic Monty Python troupe, has died after a battle with dementia.
CDC confirms the coronavirus has made its way to the US from China
(CNN) - The new coronavirus that has sickened hundreds and killed six victims in china is now in the United States. Health officials…
Water company explains possible rate hike in Irmo
IRMO,SC (WOLO)- A Midlands community says they're not going with the flow about a possible sewage bill increase. Residents in Irmo say they'll be flushing money down the drain if their sewer bill goes…
Senators start discussing amendments to education reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- For the fourth straight day, lawmakers discussed a bill that would shake up education in South Carolina. Tuesday marked the first day amendments to Senate Bill 419 could be added,…
Governor McMaster set to deliver State of the State Speech
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's Governor will lay out his plans for the state and the new year. Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his State of the State speech Wednesday,…
S.C.'s transition to eWIC complete
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, the South Carolina Department and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated the state's new electronic benefit card for families. The card is now offered by the Woman, Infants and Children program,…
Trio wanted after stealing cell phones from teens during armed robbery
Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are looking for one female and two males after they robbed two teenagers at gunpoint.
Victim of hit and run dies days after being struck on W. Beltline Boulevard: CPD
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a driver who police say failed to render aid.
Education overhaul bill set for debate in SC Senate
SC senators will return to the State House Tuesday to debate the education overhaul bill they've been working on for nearly a year.
State Senator sponsors bill to raise jury duty age limit
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --One state Senator wants to raise the age limit someone can get out of jury duty from 65 to 75. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey says he his sponsoring the bill…
