BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Right now, re-entry in our state’s prison population is at an all-time low. Lee Correctional houses about 1,200 inmates. We previously reported on the million dollar enhancements to secure this institution. But another important part of that security is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Spring is blooming at the State Farmer's Market for the annual Midlands Plant and Flower Festival. You can check out the season's plants and flowers, enjoy farmer's market staples and get your garden ready. April 13 –…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal officials this week oversaw the test at a South Carolina prison of a cellphone signal jamming technology that some hope will help combat the threat posed by inmates with smuggled cellphones, officials told The Associated…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The paws are out at Bark to the Park. The annual event is being held this weekend at Saluda Shoals Park. The annual event is the state’s…
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office have arrested a Sumter man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, third degree.
The annual Spring Plant and Flower Festival is set to abloom this weekend.
[gtxvideo vid='VnDhqysb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VnDhqysb.jpg' vtitle='GAS PRICES'] The average price for a gallon of gas has jumped 11 percent over the last month, but we have a tip to ease your wallet. AAA says drivers in the Midlands are paying $2.47 a…
A South Carolina town has a new police chief after its former chief was accused of taking bribes to help people get visas to enter or stay in the country.
New growth is coming to a Midlands county that's been devastated by economic loss.
The Columbia Police Department officers are investigation last week's suspicious death at a Forest Drive restaurant as a murder and have identified a suspect in connection.
A South Carolina lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow people with disabilities or their caretaker to apply for a special registration that would note their condition and alert law enforcement during a traffic stop.
[gtxvideo vid='TBJ2Bpp2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TBJ2Bpp2.jpg' vtitle='Fred's Close Underperforming stores, 11 in South Carolina'] A discount retailer is closing some of its stores. Fred's Inc. says it will close 159 under performing stores in 13 states, including South Carolina, by the end of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Friday, Sistercare of the Midlands received a $5,000 grant from the DreamBee Foundation. The DreamBee Foundation awarded Sistercare the first ever “The Women We Watched Freedom Grant” in conjunction with National Child Abuse month. Sistercare counsels…
[gtxvideo vid='YjgWlCip' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YjgWlCip.jpg' vtitle=''Pawty' Saturday at Bark to the Park'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Your four legged friends can party this weekend at the annual Bark to the Park. The event is being held Saturday at Saluda Shoals Park. It is…
Lexington Police Department officials needs your help to find two women accused of credit card fraud recently.
Six people are in jail on cocaine charges after a several-months long investigation by the Sumter Police Department
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday April 10th, 2019 was the crossover deadline for bills working through the State House. Bills that made the cut, include a measure overhauling the State's education system…
Three West Columbia suspects have been sentenced for a string of robberies while armed with a shot gun in Lexington County.
The Five Points Foundation awarded $43,450 to 28 charities and non-profit organizations in the Midlands from their annual St.Pat's in Five Points.
[gtxvideo vid='ykth74N2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ykth74N2.jpg' vtitle='energy drink pkg'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Parents of a Chapin teen who died after officials say he drank too much caffeine, are fighting for a minimum age for kids to be able to purchase energy drinks. When…
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the two men pictured in this video.
By CHRISTINA L. MYERS= COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers are hearing from both supporters and opponents of the medicinal use of marijuana. The Senate Medical Affairs planned two hearings Thursday to fit in all the speakers on the…
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CLINTON, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Department says a gunman and a health systems police officer have been wounded by gunfire inside a hospital. News outlets report it happened at about 2 a.m. Thursday at Laurens…
Columbia Fire Department says a vehicle crashed through the front porch of a house on North Brickyard Road this morning.
