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Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott condemns recent school threats

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has announced a statement condemning the recent threats that have occurred at multiple high schools this week.

Black History Month: Education, honor, and celebration

Nancy Tolson who is the Assistant Director of African American Studies at USC says one of the best ways to honor this month is by simply learning the history of African Americans.

2 South Carolina men charged following 2019 murder of transgender woman

Transgender persons are 2.5 times more likely to be violent crime victims.

UPDATE: Midlands schools move to E-learning due to bomb threat

Officials say a threatening email mentioned River Bluff High School and Lexington Technology Center. Lexington High School was also moved to E-learning because it shares a campus with the technology center. Spring Valley High School also affected.

Washington Metro employee dies confronting gunman

A Washington metro employee is dead after confronting a gunman Wednesday morning.

DOJ arrests 19 people in multi-state drug ring

The Department of Juvenile (DOJ) has arrested nineteen people in connection to a multi-state drug ring that officials say was being run out of both Rock Hill, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina.

'Day of Dance' comes to West Columbia

Lexington School District Two is helping fifth graders put a little groove in their school year with the return of the 'Day of Dance'.

Richland One hosts stem showcase

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- Richland One students held their sixth annual Stem Showcase. The event was held at the Heyward Career Center where students presented science based projects. The work was submitted by…

SC Broadband office announces $132.8 million ARPA investment

The South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO) is pleased to announce 56 newly funded projects through its American Rescue Plan Act, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Priority 1.0 (ARPA SLFRF 1.0) grant program.

Tyre Nichols funeral held today in Memphis

In Memphis, loved ones of Tyre Nichols are laying him to rest.

Fentanyl trafficking bill passes State House

A bill targeting Fentanyl sales in SC is advancing in the State House.

Nikki Haley expected to announce presidential run, advantages and obstacles going forward

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Earlier today via Twitter, Former SC Governor Nikki Haley asked supporters to join her for a special announcement in…

Prosecutors review cell phone data of Murdaugh family

The second week of the Murdaugh trial continues with evidence being presented by the state.

Bed Bath & Beyond announces 87 additional closures nationwide

Bed Bath & Beyond has announced its closing 87 more stores nationwide.

Banana Boat sunscreen recall expanded

The company behind Banana Boat sunscreen have expanded an already existing recall.

Benedict College celebrates Black History Month 2023

Benedict College is set to host a two-day symposium on guns, violence, and resilience in observance of Black History Month.

UPDATE: Richland Northeast, Spring Valley High after-school activities canceled after threat

All after-school activities and programs have been canceled at Richland Northeast and Spring Valley High schools, say Richland District Two officials.