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Former President Joe Biden to visit Columbia for SC Democratic Party reception

Former President Joe Biden is coming to Columbia for an SCDP reception in his honor on Friday, February 27 at 7 p.m.

SCDE seeking partners for summer food programs

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Summer vacation is more than three months away, but the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is already working to make sure students have access to healthy meals…

Construction And Hiring Continues At Scout Motors

Construction and hiring continue at Scout Motors

Production on customer vehicles is expected to begin in late 2027 or early 2028.

USC player arrested after traffic stop, Richland Co. deputies say

RCSD says a USC football player has been arrested after a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon.

3 arrested after multi-agency drug investigation

Deputies with the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office say they participated in a multi-agency drug investigation that led to three arrests.

Measles continues to spread in SC, 1 case confirmed in Lancaster County

Health officials say the spread of the measles is continuing to move across the Palmetto State as a case has been confirmed in another county.

Columbia Police searching for 46-year-old reported as missing by loved one

Columbia Police are searching for a 46-year-old who was reported as missing by a loved one, says the Columbia PD.

2 facing several charges after drugs, weapons found during Camden bust

Two people are facing several charges after drugs and weapons bust in Camden Monday, Feb. 9.

No injuries in overnight structure fire on Garden Path Lane in Irmo

Irmo firefighters say no injuries are reported in an overnight structure fire at the 100 block of Garden Path Lane.

Riverbanks Zoo announces gorillas Moyo & ZaKota are heading to Dallas!

Officials with Riverbanks Zoo & Garden says two gorillas Moyo and ZaKota are heading to Dallas Zoo this March!

Columbia-native Coco Jones shines on Super Bowl stage

The Midlands was more than well-represented in last night's Super Bowl.

School District of Newberry County schools to have eLearning Day

School District of Newberry County officials say schools will be changed from a student holiday to an eLearning day next Monday.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Jazz is for Lovers concert

Deputies: Search warrant yields drugs, guns. 2 year old in home

Investigators say on Monday they conducted a search warrant at a home on Brown St.

Man who temporarily blinded wife during assault sentenced to eight years

The Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office says a man pled guilty on last Thursday.

South Carolina gas prices rise 5.6 cents, still shy of $3 a gallon in most areas

The average price of gas rose in the past week, inching the state's average closer toward $3 per gallon, but not quite over the precipice.

Alex Murdaugh appeal hearing approaching

SC Supreme Court will hear arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder conviction this Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

Newberry Police: 2 women taken to hospital after shooting

Newberry Police say two women were shot Friday, Feb. 6 just before midnight.

'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

A leading U.S. health official on Sunday urged people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states and as the United States is at risk of losing its measles elimination status.