RCSD: Capital City Cycles employee connected to the fatal gang fight is arrested
RCSD: A Capital City Cycles motorcycle shop employee has been arrested in connection to a fatal altercation between rival gangs this month.
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1 arrested; 2 wanted after gun deal leads to shooting in Sumter
Sumter County deputies say one teenager is arrested and they’re searching for two suspects involved in a gun deal that led to a shooting.
‘More Justice’ rally held to address violence, affordable housing
35 faith based leaders in the Midlands gathered to discuss a growing number of concerning issues in area Counties
Columbia, SC 9WOLO) — More than 30 religious leaders from Richland and Lexington counties gathered for a ‘More Justice’ rally Monday night. The group of various denominations say as members of the faith based community it is their obligation to make sure people have equal access to affordable housing, and a reduction in violent crime. While those directly impacted by…
Earlewood residents experience on-going brown water issues, say old pipes are to blame
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Residents in Columbia’s Earlewood community went without running water for 36 hours last week after a pipe burst in the neighborhood. This sparked reason for more residents to speak out about their on-going water issues with the city. “I was getting really brown water intermittently, and it would mess with my appliances, the water dispenser on my refrigerator,…
Support the Lexington Police Department at their annual golf tournament fundraiser
Lexington Police officers are raising money for their department with a golf tournament, and they’re looking for sponsors. If you want to enter your team of four into the tournament, team entry is $300 and includes two meals and raffle tickets.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church hosting annual Easter Banquet for the poor, homeless and elderly April 4
A local church wants to make sure everyone has access to Easter fun and a good meal. St. Peter’s Catholic Church downtown is holding its 35th annual Easter Banquet for the poor, homeless and elderly on Sunday, April 4.
Lexington District Two holds vaccination event for teachers and staff
Teachers and other staff with Lexington School District Two got their COVID-19 vaccines Monday morning. School nurses administered the shots at an event at the Lexington Two Innovation Center.
RCSD announces the passing of a former deputy
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced the passing of Colonel Joseph “Red” Lanier, Jr., a former deputy with the department. He was 85-years-old.
Lexington County Coroner identifies victim from fatal collision on Old Dunbar Road
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the identity of a woman who died as a result of a vehicle collision Monday morning.
Chapin HS teacher named finalist for SC Teacher of the Year award
On Monday, South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman informed Amy Carter that she had been named one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.
