Columbia Fire Department launches new tool ahead of busy holiday season
The service is available to everyone in Richland County and allows firefighters to better respond to a call.
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Local Living: Historic Columbia offering guided holiday tours
Local Living: A look at some events in the Midlands
South Carolina secretary recognizes twelve organizations at press conference
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Secretary of State recognized 12 Angel charities that have used donations wisely and have positively impacted the well-being of South Carolinians. The 12 charities including three in the Midlands were awarded based on financial reports and public nominations. List of Angel charities in the Midlands: Food for the Soul-Kershaw County, Inc., Camden, S.C. Lions Vision Services,…
Judge Newman requests removal from post-trial motions in Murdaugh murder case
Judge Clifton Newman has requested a new judge handle any post-trial motions involving Alex Murdaugh’s murder charges, according to a Supreme Court of South Carolina filing made Thursday.
County hires former federal prosecutors to review Alvin S. Glenn
Earlier this month the US Justice Department announced it was investigating Alvin S. Glenn following a detainee’s death, reports of excessive violence, and structurally unsound conditions.
OCSO: Holly Hill Academy teacher charged after allegation of intimate relationship with student
A Midlands teacher has been charged after an allegation of an intimate relationship with a student, say Orangeburg County deputies.
Sumter County: Man in custody for several charges including domestic violence
Sumter County deputies say 18-year-old Jamarion Thames was arrested after surrendering himself to authorities on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
KCSO: Kershaw County deputies arrests suspects who ran into the woods
Law enforcement says all four people are in custody and the area is clear now.
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office said there was a heavy law enforcement presence on Buck Hill Road.
Traffic Alert: Road closed in Richland County due to natural gas line cut
The Columbia Richland Fire Department said Leesburg Road is closed to traffic in the area of Lower Richland Boulevard due to a cut natural gas line.
SCSO: Father arrested after fleeing Sumter County traffic stop while allegedly leaving child in stolen vehicle
The man accused of leaving his baby inside a rolling vehicle while running from law enforcement has been arrested.
