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Deputies: Parent arrested at Blythewood High School

Richland Co. Deputies say a parent was arrested Friday at Blythewood High School.

City of Columbia celebrates grand opening of Alumni Hall

The City of Columbia celebrated the grand opening of Alumni Hall Thursday morning.

Shooting suspect arrested following manhunt

Deputies say Elijah Fisher, 19, is in custody.

Help keep your children safe by taking advantage of upcoming car seat checks

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Child Passenger Safety Week is just a few days away, and state officials want to make sure South Carolina parents take advantage of car seat check events happening Sept. 20-26, 2026. According to the…

Local Living: Greek Festival, Jubilee Festival, Okra Strut, SC State Fair

Local Living: Festivals to enjoy!

Newberry seniors attend emergency preparedness event

Sponsored by the SC Council on Aging and Newberry Mayor Foster Senn, the event brought out over 100 seniors looking for more information on a number of disasters -- and how to prepare.

South Carolina Veterans make way to capital to board honor flight

Nearly 100 South Carolina Veterans made their way to the nation's capital Wednesday morning (September 17).

West Cola Fire Crews rescue 1 after Mohawk Drive house fire

West Columbia Fire Crews responded to a house fire in the 900 block of Mohawk Drive last night, say fire officials.

Town of Irmo to hold public info meeting on referendum

Happening tonight (Thursday, September 17) the Town of Irmo will hold a public informational meeting on a referendum that will appear on November's ballot.

Clarendon Co. deputies arrest 2 on armed robbery charge

Clarendon County Sheriff's Office has arrested two people in connection with a September armed robbery, say deputies.

Arrest made in connection with double homicide

Sheriff Anthony Dennis says an arrest has been made in connection with a double homicide that was discovered during the beginning of the month.

Large law enforcement presence at Lexington HS

Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Dept. say there is a large law enforcement presence on the campus of Lexington HS.

DPH highlights car seat check events during Child Passenger Safety Week

Thursday, September 17, the SC Department of Public Health announced a series of educational events where parents and caregivers can ensure their car seats are properly installed.

I-26 multi-county pursuit ends after driver goes wrong way onto oncoming traffic

A pursuit lasting more than 30 miles on I-26 ended in Newberry County early Thursday morning after a suspect attempted to flee from law enforcement and drove the wrong way on the interstate, say officials.

Kershaw Co. confirms human case of West Nile Virus

Kershaw County officials have received confirmation of a human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) within the Camden area, say officials.

Sheriff: One dead in plane crash

Deputies with the Lee Co. Sheriff's Office say one person was killed in a plane crash this morning.

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate…

Joy & Justice Tour coming to the Midlands

Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium is bringing its nine-city southern tour to the Midlands on Saturday, September 26.

RCSD searching for man accused of attempting to use stolen cards

Richland County deputies are searching for a man accused of attempting to use stolen credit cards, says RCSD.

Senate committee holds 1st of many meetings on artificial intelligence

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday morning, a small group of lawmakers met inside the Gressette Building for a Special Senate Committee Meeting on artificial intelligence.…