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State to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Making sure unused or expired prescription medicines do not end up in the wrong hands is the focus of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day…

Lawmakers raise awareness about hunger on SC college campuses

Lawmakers from both parties joined students and advocates today to raise awareness about hunger on college campuses in South Carolina.

Senate confirms new election commission Interim Director

Tuesday, April 21, the state Senate confirmed Interim Director Conway Belangia as the next executive director the state election commission.

70+ Publix associates help revitalize Columbia's historic Lincoln Park

Tuesday morning, employees with the popular grocery chain Publix took a day off from providing customer service to provide some community service instead.

Near total abortion ban passes Senate Medical Committee

A near total abortion ban in South Carolina is one step closer to becoming law.

Police: Event organizer cited after rodeo stampede

Officials with the Gaston Police Department say the man who organized a rodeo where several people were injured is now facing a citation.

South Carolina Department of Public Health

Rabid raccoon reported in Kershaw Co.

Officials with the SC Dept. of Public Health say a raccoon found in Camden tested positive for rabies.

DPH reports no new measles cases since Friday

The SC Dept. of Public Health says there are no new cases of measles reported since last Friday.

Tuesday morning earthquake reported in Fairfield County

Residents in Fairfield County felt a shake according to the USGS who reports a Tuesday morning earthquake happened in the county.

Scout Motors celebrates opening of new training center

The $25 million facility will be used to educate the site's over 4,000 future employees who will work at the nearby 1,600 acre production site.

Local Living: Local high school celebrating milestone

Cosmetology students take part in barbering competition

Earlier Monday, April 20, 2026, students from schools in South Carolina and Georgia met to see who is a cut above the rest.

New MRI scanner unveiled at University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina is now home to new state-of-the-art medical equipment in its brain health center.

Law enforcement warning residents about traffic violation scam

Law enforcement officials are warning people about a scam targeting people across the state Monday, April 20.

Richland County deputies investigating Saturday shooting

Richland County deputies are also investigating a shooting that took place on Saturday.

City of Columbia expands partnership with Instacart for 3rd year

The City of Columbia is continuing to expand its partnership with Instacart to help combat food insecurity, says city officials.

Sumter Co. coroner identifies person dead after police involved shooting

Sumter Co. Coroner Robert Baker has announced the identity of the person dead after a police involved shooting, says the coroner's office.

Columbia Police investigating collision at local dealership

Columbia Police Department says officers are investigating a collision that happened earlier Monday.

LCSD: Newberry teen accused of firing shots in air during event at park

Lexington County deputies say they've arrested a Newberry teen accused of firing shots in the air during an event at Crooked Creek Park in Chapin Saturday.

RCSD: Shooting under investigation after crash

Richland Co. deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Sunday night, says RCSD.

Victims identified in head-on collision on I-26 Sunday

The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified both victims of a head-on collision on I-26 early Sunday. Crysty Vaughan has details in this update.