Microsoft goes green, commits to reducing carbon footprint
(CNN) - Microsoft is going green. The software giant is investing one billion dollars to help develop clean technologies. The company has committed to eliminating its carbon footprint…
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Training at Criminal Justice Academy looks to combat rise in officer-involved shootings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With officer-involved shootings on the rise across the state, the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy is equipping students with the skills to de-escalate situations involving active shooters. According to the…
Columbia Housing Director: Demolition of Allen Benedict Court buildings should start by April
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Executive Director of Columbia Housing says buildings on the Allen Benedict Court site could be demolished within the next few months. Ivory Mathews says the demolition date will be determined once they get the results…
Midwives in S.C. rally for equal hospital access for their mothers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Midwives in South Carolina are hoping legislators adopt a new bill that would give their mothers equal hospital access, should something go wrong with their home delivery.…
Developing: Prisma Health to cut 327 jobs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is laying off more than 300 people. Officials announced on Thursday that they will be cutting 327 employees from the workforce. Prisma Health employs 32,000, according to officials. According to officials, they have already eliminated…
Prayer vigil held after devastating tornado hits North Central High School
KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)-A tornado devastated a high school campus, but did not devastate the community around it. North Central High School was torn apart by an EF-2 tornado over the weekend, now students, alum…
Chase suspect killed in deadly accident fleeing from trooper
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - An early morning chase ended in a deadly wreck early Wednesday morning. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department the pursuit started around 1:15 a.m. when a Highway Patrol trooper tried to make a traffic stop…
Pro-life supporters gather at State House, call on lawmakers to pass fetal heartbeat bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) stood with hundreds of pro-life supporters at the State House to encourage lawmakers to pass a bill that would ban virtually all abortions in South Carolina.…
DHEC offering free radon test kits, encouraging people to test their homes
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- January is National Radon Action Month, which makes this the perfect time to make sure your home is safe from the gas. The South Carolina Department of Health…
Police: SUV sought in hit and run
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police are searching for a car they believe was involved in a recent hit and run. Investigators say a a white or light-colored newer model, mid-size SUV hit a man who was walking on West Beltline Blvd.…
Survey: SC smokers spend $1.2 million on habit in lifetime
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--The average smoker in South Carolina spends more than $1.2 million on the habit in their lifetime. That is according to a survey released today by wallethub.com. The tally…
Possum attack investigation inconclusive
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials with the department of natural resources say their investigation into an injured possum was inconclusive. Investigators say they were following up on allegations posted on social media…
Christmas party shooting ruled self defense
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Lexington say a deadly shooting outside a Christmas party was in self defense. Investigators say on December 20th Wesley Warren-Camp was shot and killed outside of the party…
Michigan lawmaker apologizes for comments to female reporter
In this Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, State Sen. Peter Lucido, R-Shelby Township, speaks after a news conference at the Capitol in Lansing, Mich. The lawmaker apologized Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, a day after telling…
USGS reports a 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Kershaw
KERSHAW, S.C. (WOLO) - The U.S. Geological Survey has reported an earthquake occurred Wednesday morning near Kershaw. The earthquake had a magnitude of 2.3. The quake occurred just before 5 a.m. USGS reports a 2.3 magnitude #earthquake occurred near Kershaw,…
Possible homicide investigation underway in Kershaw after body found near abandoned vehicle
Kershaw County deputies are investigating a possible homicide on Green Hill Road in Elgin.
Men sought following armed robberies at Sumter convenience store
At least three suspects are wanted by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office following armed robberies at the Young’s convenience store.
Cybersecurity researchers say Russia hacked into Ukrainian gas company
(CNN) --- According to cybersecurity researchers Russian hackers gained access to the Ukrainian gas company at the center of the Trump Impeachment trial. Alex Marquardt has the latest as lawmakers and security analysts start…
Press conference on heartbeat bill at State House today
Pro-life community members will hold a press conference at the State House at noon today on the heartbeat bill.
Recap: last democratic debate before primary voting begins
(CNN) - Six democratic presidential candidates were on stage together in Iowa for the final debate before primary voting begins. The ongoing tensions in the middle east and…
