Former RCSD deputy accused of taking watch from courthouse
A former deputy has been arrested on charges of petit larceny after the sheriff's department was notified of a potential theft, say deputies.
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Lexington Co. coroner releases autopsy results after missing woman's body found
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the autopsy results of a woman who was reported as missing was found, says the coroner's office.
Unaccompanied Minors Policy put in place after fights at Finlay Park
Monday afternoon, June 22, Columbia Police and City of Columbia officials updated the response to fights that took place at Saturday's Juneteenth celebration.
Mother charged in relation to June 4th Summit shooting
RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott says a mother was charged in relation to June 4th Summit shooting.
Lexington County man sentenced to federal prison on drug, gun charges
A Lexington County man has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty, says the Justice Dept.
Richland County deputies investigating early Sunday morning shooting
Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning, said the sheriff's dept.
SC Voters head to the polls Tuesday for Runoff
SC Voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the Runoff election. Crysty Vaughan has details in this Vote 2026 story.
UPDATE: Missing Newberry man in need of medication found safe
Newberry County deputies say a missing man who suffers from severe asthma and in need of his medicine has been found safe.
Sumter man in custody, accused of pistol whipping toddler, adult inside store
According to the Sumter Police Department, a reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for the location of 32-year-old Rayshon Jamaal Foster.
Investigators seeking information after Orangeburg shooting leaves several injured
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says investigators are seeking information on a shooting incident that left several injured early Sunday.
Following fights, City of Columbia announces "Permanent Unaccompanied Minor Policy" for Finlay Park
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook stated, “I am frustrated and disappointed that this celebrated Juneteenth community event was disrupted by several groups of young people engaged in fights and disruptive behavior. This is not who we are as a community, and we must all share in the responsibility of ensuring that something like this never happens again.”
Lindsay Jones, Miss Charleston, crowned Miss South Carolina 2026
According to the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization, Lindsay Jones, Miss Charleston, has been crowned as the new Miss South Carolina.
Logan Wells, Miss Palmetto’s Teen, Crowned Miss South Carolina's Teen 2026
According to the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization, Logan Wells, Miss Palmetto's Teen, was crowned Miss South Carolina's Teen 2026 on Friday evening at the Township Auditorium in Columbia.
President Trump endorses Wilson, Evette for SC GOP gubernatorial runoff
President Donald Trump is now endorsing both candidates in the upcoming Republican gubernatorial runoff.
124 athletes on their way to Minnesota to represent SC in the Special Olympics
124 athletes are on their way to Minnesota from the capital city to represent South Carolina in the Special Olympics USA games.
Irmo celebrates Juneteenth with historical displays
June 19 is Juneteenth which celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S.
Voters across SC heading back to polls for runoff elections
Voters across South Carolina will head back to the polls for runoff elections on Tuesday.
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6 arrested after bar fight in Calhoun County
Calhoun County deputies arrested several suspects after a bar fight on June 6, said the sheriff's dept.
Missing Lexington woman's body identified by coroner
Lexington County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the person found near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive.
Juneteenth events in the Midlands
As people gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at events across the U.S., the Midlands is also celebrating the holiday.
Drowning victim's body recovered from Lake Wateree
South Carolina DNR officials say divers have recovered a body of a drowning victim from Lake Wateree Thursday.
Learn what life was like in South Carolina during 1776
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There are many places across South Carolina that played a role in the American Revolution. As part of ABC Columbia's American 250 series, Kelly Coakley recently spent…
Lt. Gov. Evette lists 9 possibilities for running mate, should nomination be secured on Tuesday
In a social media post Friday evening, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette says she will choose her running mate and choice for Lt. Gov. from nine people, should she secure the nomination on Tuesday.
