DSS: 1,500 new foster families needed throughout South Carolina
DSS says 300 families are needed in Lexington and Richland Counties
A growing number of children across the Midlands and throughout South Carolina are in need of foster homes.
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Uber, USC team up on nationwide campus safety initiative
The "Check Your Ride" feature on Uber began to be active in Columbia Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Uber is putting the University of South Carolina at the forefront of its new campus safety initiative. After President Harris Pastides’s “What’s My Name?” movement picked up steam nationwide, Uber rolled out some changes through a partnership with colleges across the country to remind students of essential safety tips. “We also added a new ‘Check Your Ride’…
Hundreds pay respects as Sen. Fritz Hollings laid to rest in Charleston
Hollings served as a Senator for South Carolina from 1966 to 2005
The longtime Senator was honored at The Citadel with speeches by Joe Biden, Gov. Henry McMaster, and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn.
“He Was Among the Best of Us”: People Reflect on Sen. Fritz Holling’s Legacy
The Senator's body lay in repose at the State House Monday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Hundreds visited the State House to pay their respects to Senator Fritz Hollings as his body lay in repose Monday. Several people from all walks of life said they fondly look back at Hollings’s legacy, including Bishop Fred James, a longtime leader in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. “For fifty-five years, it was my privilege and…
Former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair speaks out about Pence visit
Jaime Harrison is exploring a potential run for Graham's U.S. Senate Seat
A Democrat who is thinking of challenging Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in next year’s Senate election says Vice President Mike Pence’s upcoming visit to South Carolina does no favors for South Carolinians.
Gas prices drop just in time for the holiday season
The prices at the pump take a dive downward just in time to give you some extra savings for the holiday season.
Another chance to win millions
The Mega Millions jackpot may belong to someone else now, but you do have a chance to get your hands on a Powerball ticket with an estimated jackpot of 620 million.
President Trump & Governor McMaster respond to Florence police shooting
President Donald Trump and Governor Henry McMaster among many who are offering their heartfelt condolences to the Florence law enforcement officers involved in a deadly standoff.
Harpootlian runs for Senate
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A familiar name in South Carolina politics is getting back in the game. Richard Harpootlian tells ABC Columbia News he’s entering the race to replace former Senator John Courson in District 20. Harpootlian says he’s distressed by the culture of corruption he sees in the Legislature and says the body could benefit from someone not looking…
GOP candidate for Governor gets new endorsements
Republican Candidate for Governor gets a major political push with two endorsements from his former rivals.
