Multiple units damaged by fire at Riverbanks Retreat Apartments in West Columbia
The West Columbia Fire Department says no one is hurt after a fire in many units at Riverbanks Retreat Apartments on Sunday.
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Lexington County deputies arrest man accused of stealing catalytic converters
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A Bamberg man has been arrested for allegedly stealing catalytic converters. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department Sunday said a 911 call about a suspicious vehicle…
DHEC reports 732 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 732 new cases of COVID-19. 32 more South Carolinians have died from the virus as of Friday, March 5th, 2021. South Carolina has reported a total of 449,977 cases,…
SC House passes bill that would fine slow left lane drivers
(AP): The South Carolina House has passed a bill that would let police write a ticket for someone driving too slow in the left lane. The House voted 108-0 to pass the bill Thursday, which would make it illegal for…
Gov. McMaster endorsed by former President Trump in his bid for re-election
(AP): Former President Donald Trump has endorsed South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster's bid for a second full term in 2022. Governor McMaster took to Twitter Friday to share the news. The…
792 new cases of COVID-19, 15 deaths in SC Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 792 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, and 15 new deaths. This brings the states total reported coronavirus cases to 449,151 since the pandemic began a year…
One year since first COVID-19 cases suspected in South Carolina
COLUMBIA (WOLO): It’s been one year since the first two suspected COVID-19 cases were suspected in South Carolina On March 6, 2020, South Carolina announced it was investigating the first two possible COVID-19 cases in our state. As of early…
Lexington suspends ordinance requiring masks
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - The Town of Lexington announced Friday evening that its city council has voted to drop the mask requirement in town limits. The ordinance that requires individuals to wear face coverings in retail establishments has been suspended.…
No. 7 Gamecocks hold off Alabama 75-63 at SEC Tournament
Zia Cooke knows things have changed for South Carolina. She and her teammates took the first step at changing them back at the SEC Tournament.
Former president endorses Governor Henry McMaster for re-election
Columbia,SC (WOLO) -- Governor Henry McMaster has made it clear that he is not planning on leaving his Governorship just yet. Friday night the Governor took to twitter to announce that…
Richland One earns Purple Star School District honor
On Friday, Richland School District One was named a Purple Star School District. The designation signifies a commitment to have programs and resources in place to support military families and military-connected students.
RCSD looking for suspect accused of burglarizing a church
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of burglarizing a church.
JT's Kia of Columbia hosting food drive on March 13
You can help those in need in the Midlands with the JT's Kia of Columbia Food Drive.
LCSD: Three arrested, three wanted for scheme to deposit stolen and forged checks into fraudulent accounts
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they have arrested three individuals and are looking for an additional three, wanted for a financial fraud scheme.
CPD: Teen suspected of murder in Capital Heights neighborhood turns himself in
The Columbia Police Department announced the arrest of teen suspected of a shooting that left one individual dead and another injured in the Capital Heights neighborhood.
Saluda County Sheriff: Man arrested after deputies find meth during a traffic stop
Deputies with the Saluda County Sheriff's Office arrested Cody Delmore Thursday morning during a traffic stop. They say he was first pulled over for speeding, but after further investigation found Delmore not only had a suspended drivers license, but also had drugs in his car.
LRADAC hosting Black Balloon Day on Saturday to honor lives lost drug overdose
One local company is holding an event to honor the lives lost to drug overdoses. LRADAC is hosting Black Balloon Day Saturday at the DSS parking lot at 1070 South Lake Drive in Lexington.
Richland County Coroner identifies infant found unresponsive at The Colony Apartments Thursday
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of the infant who was found unresponsive at the Colony Apartments last week. Officials say 3-week-old Kali Davis was found unresponsive just before 5:30 a.m., on Thursday, March 4.
Lexington PD asking for help identifying individuals who stole over $16,000 worth of laptops from Best Buy
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two individuals who stole over $16,000 worth of Apple Macbook laptops from a Best Buy in Lexington. Police say the incident occurred on February 28.
No one injured in house fire on Shull Avenue in Lake Murray
Lexington County Fire officials say no one is hurt after an early morning house fire in Lake Murray on Shull Avenue.
OCSO: Man accused of causing $30,000 worth of property damage to woman's home
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man who allegedly caused roughly $30,000 worth of damage to someone else's property.
Columbia Police arrest man suspected of Main Street stabbing
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man in connection with a North Columbia stabbing on Wednesday evening. Police say John C. Geiger has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
OCSO: Domestic violence suspect wanted for striking woman in the head with a rock
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a man wanted for an assault that left a woman in the hospital.
Columbia Police announce arrest of man suspected of burglarizing a home on Trenholm Road
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man accused of burglarizing a residence on Trenholm Road Wednesday. Investigators say the victim discovered the break-in when the came home for lunch and proceeded to call the police.
LPD: Assisted care resident previously reported missing, found
UPDATE: The Lexington Police Department says Linda Holden was found and is being evaluated by EMS to make sure she is okay before she returns to her assisted care facility.
