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Columbia Police arrest woman in connection with laundromat shooting

Columbia Police arrest woman in connection with laundromat shooting that happened Tuesday night.

Woman arrested following Valentine's Day weekend assault at Sam's Club

Sheriff Leon Lott says an arrest has been made in the assault at Sam’s Club case.

Should they? Can they? - Subcommittee explores possible impeachment of Solicitor Byron Gipson

"I will not participate in feeding into this hyper nonsense political b-s that's extorting people with broken hearts and taking advantage of people going through some real stuff," says Rep. Justin Bamberg on the Constitutional Laws Subcommittee.

SLED charges teen with murder after fatal shooting on SC State campus

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is charging a teen with murder after a fatal shooting on SC State University's campus.

SCDPPPS warns about scammers preying on families of convicted offenders

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) is warning people of scammers.

Road reopens after West Columbia Police handle barricaded person incident

West Columbia Police Department said the roadway has reopened.

South Carolina measles outbreak total at 962

The measles total in South Carolina has reached over 960 cases since Friday, say health officials.

Cola-Fire third shift crews control kitchen fire

Cola-Fire third shift crews were able to control a kitchen fire on Monday evening, said CRFD.

"We're going to expose it" -- Mace calls for full transparency in Epstein files, judicial term limits

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- U.S. Representative and gubernatorial candidate Nancy Mace says more must be done regarding transparency…

SC State announces new safety measures for entering and exiting campus following deadly shooting

Students, faculty and staff, and guests will have to follow updated procedures to enter and leave the South Carolina State University (SCSU) campus starting Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

Local Living: Impractical joker coming to the Midlands

Local Living: An impractical joker is bringing laughs to the Midlands.

Gas prices hold steady in the Midlands

Gas prices held steady in the Midlands last week.

FDA recalls 25K+ peanut butter items

The Food and Drug Administration updated an existing peanut butter recall.

Sumter Co. coroner identifies pedestrian killed after Valentine's Day collision

Sumter Co. Coroner Robert Baker has identified a pedestrian who was killed after a Valentine's Day collision, says the coroner's office.

USGS confirms 1.9 earthquake near Irmo

According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, a 1.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Midlands over the weekend.

One dead in shooting on Cutlers Court, 1 arrested for murder

At around 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, deputies say they were dispatched to the 10 block of Cutlers Ct in reference to someone being shot.

SC Highway Patrol: Pedestrian killed in Richland County

SC Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed last night in Richland County.

Lexington County Coroner identifies person after Old Orangeburg Rd collision

The Lexington County Coroner's Office has released the name of the person died following a two-vehicle collision, say officials.

Lexington County Coroner releases name of person who died in two-vehicle collision

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle collision on Friday, said the coroner's office.

Orangeburg Co. coroner identifies 2 after collision

Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle is releasing the identity of the individuals fatally wounded following an automobile collision, said the coroner's office.

Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot won on Valentine’s Day

Someone's day was filled with love and money after a Valentine's Day win, says SC Lottery officials.

Elloree Police asking for help in attempted kidnapping

On Saturday, officers say a white male operating a green older model GMC or Chevrolet truck in the Elloree area attempted to coerce a little girl into his truck with candy.

Racial slur leads to assault at Sam's Club, say deputies

The victim told deputies that she attempted to take a picture of the woman who responded with punching her in the face causing a physical altercation to occur between the two of them as well.