Mark your calendars for South Carolina's 2026 Tax Free Weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Parents planning for back-to-school shopping can go ahead and plan to take advantage of South Carolina's 2026 Tax Free Weekend happening Aug.…
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Overnight lane closure to take place on Columbia Avenue/US-378
Lexington Police say there will be overnight lane closure on an eastbound lane of Columbia Avenue/US-378 at Berly Street beginning at 8 p.m. and lasting until 5 a.m.
More than 200 guns off the streets in the Midlands
More than 200 guns are off the streets in the Midlands.
How to best avoid the diarrhea-causing parasite known as cyclospora
A warm-weather stomach bug is making more people sick this summer than usual.
Fairfield County arrest leads to drug, firearm charges
Fairfield County deputies say an arrest leads to drug, and firearm charges on Wednesday.
Orangeburg County deputies searching for person of interest in connection with burglary
Orangeburg County deputies are searching for a person of interest in connection with a burglary.
Lexington County Animal Services in urgent need of forever, foster homes for dogs, cats
Lexington County Animal Services say they are in urgent need of forever and foster homes for dogs and cats.
Local Living: Carolina Food Truck Festival, Toucan Tuesdays, Friday Night Laser Lights, Reggaetronic
Local Living: Summer events
1 killed, 1 injured in head-on collision on Cane Savannah Road in Sumter
Highway Patrol says one person was killed and another injured following a head-on collision on Cane Savannah Road Monday.
Lightning strike causes house fire on Hunters Pond Drive Monday night
Columbia firefighters say a lightning strike caused a house fire on Hunters Pond Drive Monday night, with no injuries reported.
Candidate named Clemson University president decides not to take the job
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - After naming its next president in May, Clemson University announced Monday that the selected candidate is keeping his current job. According to the university, the Board of Trustees was…
Richland County man arrested, charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
A Richland County man was arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
SCSO: Man last seen on Monday found safe
Sumter County deputies say Holliday has been located and is safe.
Police: 14 charged in attempts to sexually exploit children online
Police in Irmo say an undercover investigation into attempts to sexually exploit children online lead to 14 arrests.
Fairfield County Coroner identifies passenger after Sunday vehicle incident
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the passenger that died in a vehicle incident in the early hours of Sunday, says the coroner's office.
Weekend incident on Lake Wateree claim lives of 2 Charlotte women
Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified two people who loss their lives over the weekend on Lake Wateree, says the coroner's office.
Irmo firefighters put out heavy fire at two-story home
Irmo firefighters say they responded to a Monday morning Bayside Road fire.
CRFD 3rd shift crews control Sunday morning 2-alarm fire
People are left displaced after a Sunday morning 2-alarm fire.
Cash Money, No Limit unite for tour, stop to be made in Columbia
Two empires are coming together for their first ever tour, and making a stop in the Midlands.
Richland County former deputy arrested, charged with DUI
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a former deputy has been arrested and charged with a DUI.
SLED: Kershaw Co. man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
Investigators with SLED say a Kershaw Co. man is accused of five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Missing non-verbal autistic man found safe in Hartsville, say Kershaw County deputies
Kershaw County deputies say Harper was found safe in Hartsville by the Hartsville Police Department.
America 250: Making the American flag in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — When you drive down any neighborhood street, pass by a school or government building, or head to the ballpark, you will likely see American flags flying from several…
Man sentenced in death of common law wife
Officials with the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office say a Lexington County man will spend decades in prison for the murder of his common law wife.
