DSS urges SNAP recipients to take steps to prevent stolen benefits
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is urging SNAP recipients to take precautions to protect their benefits from phishing and potential electronic scams.
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Police asking for public's help identifying someone who allegedly stole tools from locked enclosed trailer
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying someone who allegedly stole tools from a locked enclosed trailer, said officers.
Your Voice, Your Vote: S.C. House District 89 Candidates vying for your vote
South Carolina House District 89 includes the Cayce, West Columbia and Springdale communities and candidates are vying for your vote this November
West Columbia man accused of distributing child sexual abuse material arrested
A West Columbia man is behind bars accused of Sexual Exploitation of Minors
SC man extradited back to Richland County, sentenced in child abuse case
A man suspected of child abuse who fled the state was sentenced on Tuesday afternoon Oct. 22.
Man accused of killing Midlands teen back in court
A former store owner accused of killing a Midlands teen was back in court on Tuesday afternoon, October 22.
Pine Grove Elementary holds Red Ribbon Week Parade
Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott served as grand marshals for the parade, encouraging kids to stay away from drugs, and let them know who they can turn to for help if they ever encounter them.
Students injured in school bus accident
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Six students were taken to the hospital following a school bus accident Tuesday afternoon. Lexington School District Two spokesperson Dawn Kujawa says there were 36 students on the bus from Wood Elementary. According to officials, the bus…
Orangeburg firefighter control mobile home fire
Firefighters with the ODPS Fire Department, along with firefighters from the Cordova Fire Department worked together to control a Tuesday fire, said officials.
Local Living: Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo
Local Living: Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo
Judge rules only the governor can grant clemency to a South Carolina death row inmate
A federal judge has rejected the request of a South Carolina man scheduled for execution next week to remove the governor's power to grant clemency and allow someone else to consider his case.
DSS director steps down after more than 5 years of service
S.C. Department of Social Services Director (DSS) Michael Leach will step down from his position next year, announced Governor Henry McMaster on Tuesday.
SCSO: Reward for information leading to arrest in murder case
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in a murder that happened on Oct. 9, said the sheriff's office.
DoorDash launches relief fund for South Carolina restaurants
DoorDash is offering a restaurant disaster relief fund forSouth Carolina restaurants affected by Hurricane Helene.
Lexington Police asking for public's help identifying alleged shoplifter
Lexington Police is asking for the public's help identifying an alleged shoplifter, said the department.
South Carolinians break record on opening day of early voting period
According to SC Election Commission, South Carolina saw a record breaking opening day of early voting period.
Susan Smith's parole hearing set for November in Columbia
A woman convicted of killing her two young children in Union County South Carolina in 1994 is up for parole.
SCSO: 2 arrested in connection with July shooting
Sumter County deputies say two people have been arrested in connection to reports of shots fired at a home.
Calhoun County deputies searching for armed robbery suspect
Deputies in Calhoun County are searching for a person connected to a convenience store robbery.
NAACP Former President Dr. Randolph Jr. dies
Over the weekend, the Columbia chapter of the NAACP announced the passing of Former President Dr. Lonnie Randolph Jr.
Local Living: 100 men against sex violence fundraiser
Local Living: 100 men against sex violence fundraiser
Finlay calls for review of Richland One leaders following release of "unsatisfactory" report cards; Bauer responds
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- After four schools within Richland School District One received unsatisfactory scores in statewide report cards,…
West Columbia man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
A West Columbia man has been arrested in connection with sexual exploitation of minors, says the AG's Office.
CPD: Officers make arrest in fatal Bluff Road hit-and-run case, bond denied
On Wednesday morning, Oct. 23, the man accused of hitting 22-year-old Xavier Jackson appeared at a bond hearing after being arrested earlier this week.
SCSO: Teen surrenders to deputies in connection with murder of Byas Road victim
Sumter County Sheriff's Office says the manhunt for 19-year-old Jordan Malik Coleman-Jacobs is now over as the teen surrendered himself to deputies on Monday morning.
