The COMET announces the passing of its Vice Chair
The COMET has announced the death of its Vice Chairman of the Board, John V. Furgess, Senior, this morning.
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Columbia Police Chief on murder of 13 year old: Brutal and heinous
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said she was bludgeoned, stabbed and burned. Holbrook described the crime as brutal, heinous and gruesome.
Man accused of using 85 thousand pound crane to threaten deputies
A man in Clay County is accused of using an 85 - thousand pound crane to threaten deputies
Pelion police need help identifying suspected shoplifter
The Pelion Police Department is hoping someone in the community can help them identify woman they say was caught on surveillance cameras stealing food from a local grocery store.
TSA: Record number of weapons found at SC checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration says a record number of weapons were confiscated at checkpoints in South Carolina in 2024.
Funeral services held for RCSD K9 shot in line-of-duty
Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon, Jan. 17, for a Richland County K9 officer who died during the line of duty.
Local Living: The spirit of togetherness
Local Living: Crunch Fitness Blood Drive
Rickenmann attends U.S. Conference of Mayors in D.C.
The 93rd annual meeting brings together a bipartisan group of mayors from across the country to discuss issues affecting their cities.
13-year-old last seen on Monday found dead after fire at unoccupied home, says coroner's office
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified 13-year-old Ka’Niyah Baker as the victim who was found dead inside an unoccupied Cardamon Court home.
Man arrested for fatal Tuesday shooting in Sumter County
Sumter County deputies have arrested a man for a fatal Tuesday shooting, said the sheriff’s office.
Lexington Police asking for help identifying person accused of stealing from business on Industrial Boulevard
Lexington Police asking for help identifying person accused of stealing from business on Industrial Boulevard, said investigators.
Sumter teen arrested after threatening to commit shooting at Sumter County high school
A Sumter teenager was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 16, for threatening to commit a shooting at a Sumter County high school.
Richland Co. coroner identifies victim of Colony Apartments shooting
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the person who died due to a fatal shooting that happened at an apartment complex, said the coroner's office.
Dawn Staley make's history as highest paid college women’s basketball coach
South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball Team Head Coach Dawn Staley has made history.
S.C. National Guard to secure Presidential inauguration
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Palmetto State will be well represented at Monday's Presidential inauguration. Officials with the South Carolina National Guard say approximately 200 of its Guardsmen and women will take…
S.C. Rep. Will Wheeler steps down just days into legislative session
Representative William Wheeler (D-District 50) announces plans to leave office during House meeting Thursday
KCSO: Man shoots himself after stand-off with deputies
Kershaw County investigators say a Thursday stand-off has ended in a death.
Local Living: King Day at the Dome
Local Living: King Day at the Dome
Spring Lake management under fire for lack of action as residents scramble to find new homes
"It's a shame that people will treat others this way," says resident Dona Edmonds.
FAPD: Person responsible for multiple neighborhood fires arrested
Forest Acres has arrested a person officers say is responsible for the 6 fires that happened on Sunday, Jan. 13.
Lexington gang member sentenced to two-years after pleading guilty to escaping from federal re-entry facility
A Lexington gang member has been sentenced to two years after pleading guilty to escaping from a federal re-entry facility.
Player wins lottery after letting clerk pick ticket
A customer at a Manning convenience store won $500,000 after they asked the clerk to pick out a lottery ticket, said officials.
Richland Co. Rep. files articles of Impeachment of treasurer following $1.8 billion accounting error
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thursday morning Richland County Representative Heather Bauer announced she has filed articles of impeachment against SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis. Bauer says, over almost a decade, the treasurer knew or should have known of serious reporting errors. The…
Columbia Police investigating suspicious Cardamom Court death
Columbia Police is investigating a suspicious death that happened in the 100 block of Cardamom Court, said investigators.
King Day at the Dome new clear bag policy
There is a new security measure coming to this year’s king Day at the Dome ceremony.
