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Car reported stolen crashed during RCSD chase

Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department were involved in a vehicle chase on Tuesday

Sharp competitors show their skills at Irmo Plex

The American Meat Cutters held their 'Slice on Ice' competition on Tuesday morning.

'Dining on the Dam' coming to Lexington Co. next year

Midland foodies have a chance for a meal with a view unlike any other.

100k Powerball winner

Someone decided the focus on the Powerball instead of Mega Millions and walked away with a pretty nice payday. Click here for the entire story.

Lexington Co. Sheriff to hire bilingual deputy as Hispanic community's victim's advocate

Hispanics affected by crim in Lexington County will soon have a victim advocate to turn to, thanks to funding from more than $46 million in grants recently awarded to multiple state agencies.

Clemson: 6 still hospitalized after party floor collapse

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - A school spokesman said six Clemson University students remain hospitalized after they were hurt during a weekend party when the floor collapsed at the clubhouse…

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to over $1 Billion

[gtxvideo vid='qfQiBMpq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qfQiBMpq.jpg' vtitle='Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to over $1 Billion'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the SC Lottery, the Mega Millions is now up to $1.6 billion for Tuesday night’s drawing. The billion dollar mark makes it the largest…

Lexington Police 'Adopt A Cop' Fall Festival Tuesday

[gtxvideo vid='bW9bnR5F' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bW9bnR5F.jpg' vtitle='Lexington Police Adopt A Cop Fall Festival Tuesday'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington Police Department “Adopt-a-Cop” Fall Festival is happening Tuesday night. You're invited to bring the whole family for some fun, games, food, rides, and more,…

Flags across State Flying at Half Staff for Fallen Florence Deputy

[gtxvideo vid='jdVGygl2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jdVGygl2.jpg' vtitle='Flags Across State Flying at Half Staff for Fallen Deputy'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster has ordered flags on all state buildings to be flown at half staff in honor of fallen Florence County Deputy Farrah Turner.…

Investigator Farrah Turner succumbs to injuries sustained in Florence shooting

FLORENCE, S.C. (WOLO) - Another officer who authorities say was ambushed in an attack in Florence County earlier this month has died from her injuries. Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone said Deputy…

Newberry deputies arrest suspect after high speed chase near I-26

Newberry Co. deputies have arrested a suspect that led them on a high speed chase near I-26 early Tuesday morning.

Disney On Ice makes a stop in Columbia for Mickey's birthday

Disney's beloved mascot, Mickey Mouse, turns 100 this year, and what better way to blow out the candles than with a show.

Richland Library hosts 'Still in the Water' : The Impact of the 2015 SC Floods

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Richland Library will host an event with local artists who were impacted by the 2015 floods. The event, titled Still in the Water: The Impact of the 2015 SC Floods runs 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 23 at…

Irmo PD will be conducting safety checkpoint Tuesday

The New Friarsgate community will have a safety check conducted by the Irmo Police Department on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Lexington man sentenced to 40 years in prison for domestic violence

Twenty-nine-year-old, Derrick Slight was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing his 33-year-old girlfriend Marquita Mobley in November of 2017.

Fight breaks out during scrimmage at Benedict College

A fight breaks out during a preseason scrimmage between Benedict and Voorhees on Monday, Oct. 22.

Gov. McMaster dedicates a week to bats in proclamation

A proclamation signed by Governor Henry McMaster now dedicated a week to the bat. Oct. 24-Oct. 31 will be known as Bat Week in South Carolina.

Child ejected from car after crash in Lexington County

LEXINGTON COUNTY.SC (WOLO)- Multiple people were injured, including a child who was ejected from a car during a wreck Monday afternoon. The wreck happened at the intersection of Calks Ferry Road and…

Florence County deputy shot in ambush dies weeks after shooting

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) - A second law enforcement officer has died from injuries suffered in an ambush attack on law enforcement in Florence on October 3. Monday (10/22) night, the Florence County Sheriff's Office…

City of Cayce hires new city manager

The City of Cayce announced that Tracy Hegler will take over the role of city manager.

Jury selection begins for former SC lawmaker

Jury selection is underway for one of the five people charged in a State House corruption probe.

Columbia Fire and Police are giving Midlands seniors a light in the darkness

On Monday afternoon, Columbia Fire and Police departments partnered with AARP to distribute LED lights to residents at Ensor Forest Assisted Living facility on Monticello Road.