SC sheriff faces up to one year in jail for misconduct
A South Carolina sheriff found guilty on one count of misconduct faces up to a year in jail and will lose his job.
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Legislation to combat foreign influence in U.S. elections approved
(CNN) Thursday the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at combating foreign influence in US elections. The Shield Act would require political campaigns to alert the FBI and Federal Election Commission about foreign…
President Donald Trump in Columbia Friday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday. President Trump is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia, SC at…
Police investigate a double homicide in Batesburg-Leesville
Batesburg-Leesville Police Department officials say they're investigating a double homicide that took place this month.
President Trump praises GOP members challenging impeachment inquiry
(ABC News) --- Thursday President Trump sent praises to the members of the Republican House members who barged the closed door impeachment hearing Wednesday, disrupting it for hours. ABC's terry Moran has more.
Rep. Tim Ryan is latest Democratic presidential candidate to drop out 2020 race
(CNN) --- The Democratic field of Presidential Candidates is shrinking again. Representative Tim Ryan dropped out of the race Thursday. The Congressman from Ohio posted a video on twitter Thursday…
What to expect from President Trump's visit to Benedict College
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Get ready for heavy traffic and road closures as President Donald Trump makes his way back to the Midlands Friday. President Trump will deliver the keynote address at the…
Research finds lack of sleep leads to junk food cravings
If you’ve never craved a late-night snack of carrots or apples, you’re not alone. It’s a normal biological response to reach for junk food when you’re sleepy.
Walmart kicks off holiday shopping season Friday
Walmart is kicking off its holiday shopping season earlier this year.
"She's a woman of steel": Kershaw Co. Sheriff grateful deputy not injured after collision
A Kershaw County deputy is expected to make a full recovery after being struck by a car outside Lugoff Elementary this morning.
Graphic dash cam video shows deputy struck at school crossing, she is doing OK say officials
KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)-- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office released shocking footage, showing a deputy getting hit by a car. Deputies say it happened while she was directing traffic outside of Lugoff Elementary…
Bond set at $60,000 for woman accused of DUI, hitting veteran on motorcycle
A woman accused of severely injuring a motorcyclist while driving under the influence last month, was in bond court Thursday. Judge Robert Hood set her bond at $60,000, with conditions.
Officers kill driver who dragged them in Walmart parking lot in El Paso
Customers trapped inside a Walmart in El Paso experienced terrifying moments when an officer-involved shooting broke out overnight.
Kershaw County deputy struck by vehicle outside school
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- While directing traffic outside Lugoff Elementary School Thursday morning, a Kershaw County deputy was struck by a car, and had to be taken to the hospital. Deputy Chelsea Cockrell had her blue lights on and…
Californians hit with 2nd round of sweeping blackouts
Dangerously windy weather sweeping through the state brought blackouts to Northern California by PG&E to prevent catastrophic wildfires.
No one is hurt after a house is struck by bullets on School House Road
Columbia Police say no one is hurt after a house was struck by bullets early this morning on the 27-hundred block of School House Road.
Be prepared for November 5th elections
Columbia,SC (WOLO)---- It is almost time to head to the polls toncast your ballot November 5th, which gives you a little bit of time left to get your ducks in a row. If you have not already registered to vote…
Governor Henry McMaster reacts to vote on 'heartbeat bill'
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday a Senate subcommittee removed exemptions for rape and incest from the state's proposed abortion legislation also known as the 'heartbeat bill, meaning if passed, abortions would…
More than 200 USC students forced to move into new dorms mid-semester
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- More than 200 USC students forced to move out of their dorms because of the university's plans to improve. After just moving into Cliff apartments on USC's campus, 215 freshmen will have…
Google Maps adds police 'speed traps' alerts
Google Maps is competing with traffic and GPS app 'Waze' with some new features.
