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Fairfield County School District releases statement after middle school placed on hold

Fairfield County School District has released a statement after a middle school was placed on hold today, say district officials

Gov. McMaster appoints new chairman of the SC State Election Commission

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Governor Henry McMaster appointed Columbia attorney Robert Bolchoz as the next Chairman of the South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC).

Lexington PD: 16-year-old last seen leaving home found safe

Lexington PD searching for 16-year-old reported as a runaway, say police.

Crime Stoppers sees rise in anonymous tips; looks to expand in SC

January is Crime Stoppers Awareness Month, and the organization said they're experiencing an increase in anonymous tips.

Man arrested for assaulting Columbia PD officer

Columbia PD says a 64-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a female officer during a recent call for service.

Kershaw Co. coroner identifies person after well drilling incident

Kershaw County Coroner David West has released the identity of the person who died after a well drilling incident, says the coroner's office.

KCSO investigating Tuesday afternoon shooting after one person shot

Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting after one person was shot, said deputies.

SLED investigating on-campus death at University of South Carolina, coroner identifies person

SLED says it's investigating an on-campus death at the University of South Carolina that was reported on Tuesday.

Norman calls for SCDOT audit in plan to fix roads, bridges

Representative Ralph Norman is laying out his plan to improve the state's infrastructure, should he win the governor's race this fall.

SC Supreme Court confirms date to hear oral arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal

The South Carolina Supreme Court has confirmed the date it will hear oral arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder conviction.

Congresswoman Mace confirms federal prosecutors seeking 21-month prison sentence for alleged bomb threat

Tuesday, Jan. 20, Congresswoman Nancy Mace confirmed federal prosecutors are seeking a 21-month prison sentence for an alleged bomb threat.

Drivers should avoid Augusta Road after collision, Lexington Police say

Inbound and outbound traffic is being merged into single lanes after a collision with injuries on Augusta Road at Stoneridge Drive, say police.

Saturday morning traffic stop results in woman's arrest

A Saturday morning traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a woman for possession of cocaine following a brief chase, said deputies.

Human trafficking happening closer to home, new South Carolina data shows

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and officials say the crime is happening far closer to home than many people realize — often hidden in plain sight.

South Carolina lawmakers clash over proposed changes to primary voting system

Several South Carolina lawmakers and candidates for governor are speaking out Tuesday as a new push to change how South Carolinians vote in primary elections gains publicity.

Measles cases reach over 500 as DPH continues to confirm Upstate connection

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed 88 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, Jan. 15, 2026.

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Richland County deputies searching for man wanted on multiple charges

Richland County deputies are searching for a man wanted on multiple charges.

Fairfield Co. Coroner’s Office identifies person found in Lake Monticello

The Fairfield County Coroner’s Office has identified a person found in the water over the weekend, said officials.

St. Pat's in Five Points announces 2026 lineup

The 2026 lineup for the 44th annual St. Pat’s in Five Points has been announced.

1 injured following stabbing incident at ASGDC

Richland County deputies are investigating a stabbing that left one injured at a detention center, said the sheriff's dept.

USGS: Earthquake reported near Elgin this morning

ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake near Elgin this morning. The 2.2 magnitude quake happened around 6:33 a.m. No injuries or damages have been reported.

"King Day at the Dome" draws large crowd, political heavy hitters

"We are a powerful people and the power of the people is greater than the people in power. I don't care what they say from the White House. We are the people and in our generation we shall overcome!" Booker shouts from the podium.