South Carolina bill would force mental health warnings into social media feeds
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A prefiled bill at the South Carolina State House would require social media companies to show public service announcements warning children and teens about the mental health risks of excessive social media use. Supporters of the bill say research shows social media can have long-term impacts...
4th person arrested for carrying weapon on SC State campus
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– A fourth person has been arrested for carrying a weapon on SC State campus, says SLED. Investigators with SLED say 19-year-old Lucas Bradley of Columbia was charged on Thursday, Dec. 18, with carrying a weapon on school property. According to an incident report, on October...
Black Woman Says Miscarriage Was Caused by White Circle K Employee’s Attack, Lawsuit Claims
A South Carolina woman has filed a civil lawsuit against an Ohio-based Circle K and one of its employees following an assault, alleging it resulted in a miscarriage.
South Carolina restaurants open on Christmas Day
It may seem like everything is closed on Christmas Day, but there are actually a surprising number of restaurants in the Palmetto State that are open on Christmas. While the list below includes national chain restaurants that are open on Christmas Day, you will also find a few of the local restaurants in your own...
Tyler Tried It: from taste buds and hydrated dog walks to dozing off, here...
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – With Christmas literally days away, we all have people on our lists that are tough to buy for, so Tyler Ryan tried out a few unique items from small businesses that might fit the bill. Sticks N’ Bones co has a great multi-functional dog leash...
West Columbia mourns the loss of beloved Zesto owner and community leader Gus Manos
Gus Manos, one of the owners of Zesto of West Columbia and a longtime pillar in the Midlands, has died, his family and business announced. He was remembered as a devoted family man, veteran, public servant and a central figure in the West Columbia and Springdale communities. Manos helped guide...
South Carolina Woman Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead With Tire Marks, Deputies...
Johns Island, South Carolina – A 28-year-old South Carolina woman has been arrested and charged with murder after investigators say she intentionally struck and killed a man with her SUV, then drove past the crime scene the following day in a vehicle later found to be spattered with the victim’s blood.
Measles Outbreak Surges to 144 Cases in Upstate S.C.; First Case Confirmed in North...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The measles outbreak centered in Upstate South Carolina has intensified, with health officials confirming nine new cases on Friday and hundreds of students now in quarantine. The...
23 Southern Sayings South Carolinians Have to Explain to Northerners
There’s an entire language in the South that doesn’t come with a dictionary. South Carolinians grow up hearing phrases that paint a picture better than any textbook ever could. But when someone from the North hears them?. That picture can get completely lost in translation. It’s not that...
SC gas prices plummet ahead of holiday travel. See if they will drop more...
South Carolina drivers hitting the road for Christmas and holiday travel are set to see a welcome break at the pump this year, as gas prices are expected to remain at some of the lowest levels seen since December 2020 . According to the American Automobile Association, the national average price for a gallon of...

















