Newberry County man charged in fatal shooting of SLED K9
A Newberry County man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a SLED K9 after a Columbia federal grand jury returned a single-count indictment against him.
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Lexington Police asking for public's help identifying person accused of attempting to use counterfeit bill
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a person accused of trying to pass a counterfeit bill to a cashier.
City of Cayce Chief of Police stepping down after 2 months
The City of Cayce has announced that Chief of Police Herbert Blake, has resigned effective immediately.
Tips to try and avoid the dreaded holiday weight gain
Mandy Gaither has tips on how to avoid holiday weight gain.
Sumter Police: Ex-Husband charged in fatal shooting
Sumter Police have arrested a man accused of killing his ex-wife
Tips on Holiday Tipping
Holiday tipping: Tips on who you should be giving to and how much.
$5,000 reward for tips on suspect wanted in connection with attempted sexual assault at Fort Jackson
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure on Fort Jackson. The Army's Criminal Investigation Division says the incident was reported on November 24, 2024.
Gas prices rise in the Midlands amid Holiday season
According to GasBuddy, average gasoline prices in Columbia have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week
SC Produce Distributor expands with $2.9 million investment, creating new jobs
According to the SC Governor's office, Senn Brothers Produce, a produce distributor, announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Jasper County. The company’s $2.9 million investment will create 19 new jobs.
Army CID offers reward for sexual assault, indecent exposure suspect
Fort Jackson's Criminal Investigation Division is hoping someone recognizes an unknown man suspected of an attempted sexual assault, indecent exposure
A kitchen utensil you may need to throw out
Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching from electronic products during recycling, a new study found.
USC experts forecast postitive economic growth for Palmetto State in 2025
Despite listing positive indicators, USC’s Dr. Joey Von Nessen says that South Carolina’s economy is still in recovery mode.
Volunteers bag toys for Salvation Army's Angel Tree program
With Christmas just two weeks away, Salvation Army volunteers are busy preparing toys for children across the Midlands.
Hyatt Park Elementary partners with Scout Motors for North Pole Celebration
Students at on Midlands elementary school got a big Christmas surprise when they showed up to class
Holiday gifts for the senior in your life
Mandy Gaither talks to an expert about the top healthy holiday gifts for older adults.
SC Rep. Nancy Mace says she was accosted on Capitol Hill
South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace says she was attacked on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday night.
Columbia Police arrest man accused of trying to rob area bank
A man accused of attempting to rob an area bank is denied bond
Mary J. Blige adds stop in Columbia to 'The For My Fans Tour'
R&B singer Mary J. Blige adds a stop in Columbia to her 36 city music tour
Family of Zelig Williams continues the search after more than 2 months since disappearance
Zelig’s family have also welcomed the help of a group of private investigators known as ‘We Are the Essentials’.
Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Five Points reopens
Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Five Points is now reopen after renovations began back in July.
Tips to keep packages safe from Porch Pirates
We've all been doing some last minute online holiday shopping this season. And that means we have a lot of packages showing up at our door, along with the possibility of porch pirates
SC Governor's Mansion holds Christmas Open House
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invited families across the Midlands for a Christmas open house at the SC Governor's Mansion
Gamecocks Place Six on Football Coaches’ All-SEC Teams
COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 10, 2024) –Six players from the University of South Carolina football squad earned spots on the Coaches’ All-SEC teams, the Southeastern Conference office announced today. Included were three players who garnered first-team honors. Representing South Carolina on…
Lessons in personal finance available for SC teachers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Elementary school teachers have a little longer to register for a free personal finance lesson classroom kit. Tuesday State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced he is extending the deadline to register to December 20th. Officials say the program encourages…
Federal government sues SC over treatment of mental health patients
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--The federal government has sued South Carolina, saying the state has not done enough to make sure people with serious mental illnesses are taken out of group homes and helped to…
