West Columbia man sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse of 2 children in Brazil
A West Columbia man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing two children in Brazil. His co-conspirator, say authorities, was the children’s aunt.
Author: Lee Williams
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. releases 2025 crime statistics
“We’ve got a lot of work to do. We’re gonna do our part. We’re gonna continue to do our part every single day. We’re standing here asking the community, and that’s everybody in the community to be a part of the solution. If you’re not, you’re a part of the problem,” says Lott.
CDC lowers recommendations for childhood vaccines
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is releasing new guidelines for childhood vaccines– dropping the number of recommendations from 17 to 11.
Arrest Made in Fatal Westwood Avenue Shooting
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have charged a man in connection with an isolated fatal shooting that occurred shortly before midnight on January 2nd.
RCSD provides update on overnight home invasion
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is announcing the arrest of 45-year-old Antoine Mobley for a home invasion overnight.
Sumter woman charged in stabbing death of her partner
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says 26-year-old Akasha Tamia Jones is being charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
“No Blood for Oil,” — Protesters rally at Statehouse over capture of Venezuelan president
Around 50 protesters carried signs, some that read “No U.S. War on Venezuela,” “No Blood for Oil,” and “Bombing Innocent People for Oil Will Be Your Legacy, Not Ours.”
US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
By: REGINA GARCIA CANO, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and ERIC TUCKER Updated 5:34 PM EST, January 3, 2026 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations….
One injured after shooting on Alcott Drive, police asking for tips
Around 5:40 p.m., deputies say they responded to a report of gunshots at the 500 block of Alcott Drive.
Fire damages two structures used for paintball center
Photos Courtesy: Columbia Fire Department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — A fire at a commercial property on Fairfield Road caused significant damages to two structures. According to the Columbia Fire Department, its 1st Shift crews responded to the scene at around 12:30 p.m. The site is used by a paintball center for servicing their paintball guns. Upon arrival firefighters say they…
