May declared as South Carolina State Guard Month
Wednesday at the State House, lawmakers declared May of 2019 South Carolina State Guard month.
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Sparkleberry Lane reopened after early morning collision
Columbia Fire Department says Sparkleberry Lane between Wotan Road and Valhalla Drive is back open after an early morning collision.
19-year-old being sought as shooter in fatal Orangeburg incident
The Orangeburg Department of Safety Director Mike Adams announced that Tyler Jamal Givens is believed to be the person who shot and killed Donovan Smalls and injured a 21-year-old female on April 14.
Report: Columbia man pleads guilty to helping former USC student commit suicide
A Columbia man has pleaded guilty in federal court after distributing oxycodone to a former USC student and aiding her in committing suicide.
Sen. Klobuchar campaigns in the Midlands
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren meets with students at Allen University
Once again, South Carolina and the Midlands are a frequent stop on the road to the White House.
Family members remember Iven Caldwell as being "full of life"
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A seven-year-old from Newberry is dead after sustaining gun shot wounds during a domestic dispute Saturday. Around 3 o’clock Saturday morning, several neighbors on Cherry Lane say…
Meet & greet held for second candidate to fill USC Presidential vacancy
Four candidates are making the rounds at USC as they vie to become the next President of the University to replace current President Dr. Harris Pastides.
Lexington PD searching for person involved in shoplifting vacuum cleaners at Kohl's
The Lexington Police Department is searching for the identify of an individual involved in a shoplifting at Kohl's in Lexington.
Columbia Food and Wine festival
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It's that time of the year again! Grab your glasses because the Five Points Association along with The Free Times are getting ready to host their 2019 Columbia Food and Wine Festival. More than 45 restaurants…
USC Police search for man accused of assault in women's restrooms on campus
USC Police Department say they need your help searching for a man accused of assaulting victims in women's restrooms on campus.
RCSD investigating stabbing incident at R&B's Bar & Grill on Two Notch
Richland County deputes are investigating a stabbing incident that took place a club on Sunday.
Police search for driver of tractor trailer suspected in deadly hit & run
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is hoping you can help them find the driver of a tractor trailer they say was involved in a deadly hit and run in Sumter.
Man accused of robbing adult video store in Columbia, deputies say
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the man who robbed an adult store.
USC students want a president to continue what Pastides started
As Harris Pastides gets ready for retirement, USC is introducing its four presidential finalists to the student body.
Target stores launch car seat trade in event for limited time
One retailer is helping parents looking to trade in their old car seats hit a target that is sometimes hard to do. Click here to find out more about the limited time event.
Local school release ladybugs in celebration of Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day students from Chesterbrook Academy Preschool explored a bug’s life.
SC teacher group plans May 1 walkout and march to Statehouse
A group of South Carolina teachers organized on social media is asking all teachers to take a day off during the middle of next week and march on the Statehouse.
Columbia PD looking for a man accused of breaking into a car in Harbison
The Columbia Police Department investigators are looking for a man accused of a car break-in.
2019's tobacco settlement gives South Carolina $79 million
South Carolina has been paid another installment from the settlement nearly all U.S. states signed with the major tobacco companies in 1998.
Woman charged after driving through apartment complex in Columbia, deputies say
The Columbia Police Department has identified the woman who drove her car into a Midlands apartment complex over the weekend.
Samantha Josephson murder suspect does not show up in court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The suspect in the murder of USC student Samantha Josephson did not appear at the Richland County Judicial Center for his first court appearance. Nathaniel Rowland, 24, was scheduled…
Motorcyclist killed in hit and run incident on SC-527 and Highway 378
Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist is dead after a fatal hit and run on Sunday at the intersection of SC-527 & Highway 378.
NWS confirm 4 tornadoes hit the Midlands so far, additional surveys to come
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service (NWS) has released more information about the two tornadoes that hit Orangeburg County Friday. The EF-2 tornado came through the South of Rowesville in Orangeburg County,…
