Governor creates 2020 Census committee
Today Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of a 2020 census committee.
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Report: Williams-Brice Stadium leads the nation in fan ejections
More fans are getting ejected from Williams-Brice Stadium than in any other football venue in the country.
Authorities: SC drug trafficker who bought $540 in Girl Scout cookies pleads guilty after threatening to kill prosecutor
A SC man who went viral in February for buying $540 of Girl Scout cookies is pleading guilty in federal court after offering his cellmate $10,000 to kill a prosecutor and witness.
2019 Sales Tax Holiday kicks off Friday in South Carolina, making it a good time to shop back to school
Friday kicks off South Carolina's tax-free weekend, where certain items can be bought without the state's 6% sales tax. Some of those items include back to school shopping, which you can do at stores across the state through Sunday.
Man wanted for indecent exposure on COMET bus
Richland County Sheriff's Department needs your help to find a man wanted for exposing himself on a COMET bus in July.
Troopers: One killed in collision on SC Highway 555 at Farrow Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person has died after a collision at on SC Highway 555 at Farrow Road on Wednesday.
Second night of Democratic debate attracts more viewers than first
(CNN) --- Wednesday night the second Democratic debate came to a close. According to Politico, the first night of the debate brought in 8.7 million viewers, a steep drop from the first night of…
Spanish-speaking hotline set up in Sumter after string of crimes believed to be targeting Hispanics
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - According to the Sumter Police Department, it appears someone has targeted Hispanics in a string of crimes in the city. The police department has set up a Spanish speaking hotline as a result. Three men dressed…
Officials: Fire that destroyed 3 homes in Northeast Columbia started near AC unit
Fire officials say the blaze that destroyed three homes in Northeast Columbia started on the exterior of one of the homes.
Porch pirate steals package from Spartanburg woman's porch with 9 tarantulas in it, report says
A porch pirate in the upstate may think twice before stealing anymore packages.
Mark Sanford contemplating 2020 run to bring awareness to growing national debt
Mark Sanford is considering dipping his toes into the 2020 presidential race.
You may not get that $125 from Equifax because an "unexpected" amount of people opted for the cash payment
(WOLO) - The FTC is warning people that they may not get the $125 payment they opted for after being affected by Equifax's 2017 data breach. It says an unexpected amount of interest in the cash payment may mean consumers…
Prisoner sentenced for extorting thousands from service members with dating app
A man, who was already behind bars, will spend additional time in prison due to an extortion scheme involving service members.
Wednesday is last day in office for UofSC President Harris Pastides
University of South Carolina officials say today is the last day of the presidency of Dr. Harris Pastides.
Democratic candidates gear up for round 2
DETROIT, MI (CNN) --- With so many Democratic candidates, these debates are having to be split up into two groups over two nights. The second Democratic debate will continue tonight, Wednesday July 31,…
Artist installs see-saws at US-Mexico border
(CNN) - See-saws have been installed at the US-Mexico border so children from both countries can play together. The idea came from a California artist who drew up the design of…
California governor signs bill requiring presidential candidates to submit tax returns
California’s Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state’s primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump.
78 new propane school buses coming to SC as part of Volkswagen settlement
Some kids across the state will be rolling up to school in brand new, energy-efficient buses.
Orangeburg cell phone thief caught on camera stealing iPhones
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Surveillance cameras in an Orangeburg business recorded a man stealing several smartphones on multiple occasions. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office released pictures…
SC agents get permission to replace crashed helicopter
State agents in South Carolina have been given permission by South Carolina lawmakers to buy a helicopter to replace one destroyed in a crash last month.
