Elderly Marion Co. man attacked while visiting wife's grave
An Elderly Marion County man speaks out after being attacked, robbed while cleaning his wife's tombstone.
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Last day of legislative session concludes with SC lawmakers left with work to do
Lawmakers will return June 15th and 28th to work on the budget, a select other specific bills and any vetoes from the governor.
Local Living: Community food distribution, "Art on State" in West Columbia and more!
Local Living: Community food distribution, "Art on State" in West Columbia and more!
CPD: Man arrested in connection with April shooting on Brennen Road
The Columbia Police Department says a man was arrested in connection with a shooting that took place last month on Brennen Road.
Maker of White Claw Hard Seltzer opens new facility in Richland County
A new state-of-the-art brewery opened its doors in Richland County today! Back in November 2020, the company said that they were launching the new building to keep up with demand for White Claw Hard Seltzer.
Advocates gather outside State House calling for better representation for sexual assault victims
Event organizers tell us victims deserve better representation at the judicial level.
UPDATE: Graves at Lincoln Cemetery not intentionally vandalized
The Columbia Police Department says discoloration of headstones at Lincoln Cemetery was caused by fertilizer spray used during landscaping.
Sumter County deputies looking for man wanted for shooting incident earlier this month
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says deputies are looking for a man accused of firing several shots into a moving vehicle. Investigators say multiple occupants of the vehicle were shot.
CPD: Officers respond to reported shooting at Spring Lake Apartments
The Columbia Police Department says officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment on Garners Ferry Road Thursday afternoon.
LCSD: Man accused of shooting two people after domestic dispute in Pelion
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a 32-year-old man is behind bars, accused of shooting two people after a domestic dispute in Pelion.
Richland 2 school board member speaks out after fellow member arrested
A Richland District Two School Board member has been arrested and charged, accused of making threats to another board member. One fellow board member is speaking out for the first time since the alleged altercation
SCDJJ confirms new Executive Director
Nearly a month after the South Carolina Department of juvenile Justice agrees to reform the youth detention center, Governor McMaster's Executive Director nominee is officially confirmed
Lexington 2 superintendent resigns
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington School District Two is in the market for a new superintendent. Wednesday evening the district's board of trustees announced the resignation of Dr. Nicholas Wade. Dr. Wade says he is leaving to pursue new professional opportunities.…
State lawmakers prepare for additional work as current session nears final day
Overall, the majority leader says this session has been a success.
RCSD on scene of shooting that injured one person on West Beltline Boulevard
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies are on the scene of a shooting that took place in the 3800 block of West Beltline Boulevard.
Governor McMaster signs bill to strengthen foster care
A South Carolina bill signed today will provide an extended voluntary foster care program when a child ages out of foster care on their 18th birthday.
SCAG: Columbia men arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
In unrelated investigations, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says two men from Columbia were arrested on charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of minors.
Law enforcement officers from across SC recognized at awards ceremony in Lexington
Some special law enforcement officers from across the state were honored Wednesday.
Local Living: OCSD hosting career fair, Battle of the Badges Blood Drive later this month and more!
Local Living: OCSD hosting career fair, Battle of the Badges Blood Drive later this month and more!
GE Appliances opens up water heater manufacturing plant in Camden
Since 2016, GE Appliances has invested $2 billion in its U.S. manufacturing and distribution operations, adding more than 3,000 new employees and creating an additional 88,000 jobs in the nations's economy.
RCSD: Student arrested after loaded gun is discovered at St. Andrews Middle School
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a 14-year-old student was arrested after a gun was found at St. Andrews Middle School.
KCSO: Camden man facing 19 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says a Camden man was arrested Tuesday, and he faces 19 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
RCSD: Richland School District Two board member charged with threatening another board member
Investigators say the threat was made during an official meeting at the Richland School District Two office on April 28.
Columbia Police continue searching for suspects in deadly shooting
The Columbia Police Department continues searching for answers in the shooting death of a 24 year old woman last month
Senate lawmakers discuss several bills during final week of session
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- With just two more days of the legislative session to go, lawmakers are trying to get as much done as possible. However, there’s a lot on the calendar yet…
