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Water stations installed for residents of Rapid Shelter Columbia
New water stations are now available at Rapid Shelter Columbia -- providing its temporary residents with an easier way to stay hydrated.
Red Lobster closing another 23 resturants
Red Lobster is closing another 23 restaurants as part of the seafood chain’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Man arrested after deputies find hidden box with drugs, hair extensions
A 40-year-old man has been arrested after a multi-agency narcotics investigation led to a seizure, said Orangeburg County deputies.
Man arrested after driving under the influence, say deputies
On early morning Sunday, Sumter County deputies arrested a man and charged him with driving under the influence, say deputies.
Gas prices down in the Midlands as people hit the road for Labor Day
If you are hitting the road for Labor Day, prices at the pump are down.
AG Wilson probes political committee over possible fraudulent fundraising
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is requesting answers over allegations that the political fundraising groupActBlue engaged in fraudulent fundraising.
Sisters charged after recklessly shooting at a man, say officers
Two sisters have been charged by the Columbia Police Department after being accused of a shooting.
Columbia Police asking for help identifying person accused of stealing from South Columbia home
The Columbia Police Department is asking for the communities help identifying a burglary suspect, said officers.
Teen reunited with parents, says Lexington Police
According to Lexington Police, the teen has been found and reunited with her parents.
South Carolina sets date for first execution in more than 13 years
South Carolina has set a Sept. 20 date to put inmate Freddie Eugene Owens to death in what would be the state's first execution in more than 13 years.
South Carolina considers its energy future through state Senate committee
The South Carolina Senate on Thursday started its homework assignment of coming up with a comprehensive bill to guide energy policy in a rapidly growing state and amid a quickly changing power- generation world.
Cybersecurity experts collaborate with state leaders at inaugural conference
Members of an organization called the SC Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, or SC CIC ("Kick"), joined together with state leaders in West Columbia for an educational conference.
Rembert man accused of strangling woman while children watched
Sumter County deputies say they arrested a Rembert man accused of forcing his way into a women's motel and strangling her in front of her children.
Police: Accidental shooting leaves teens critically injured
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Police in Sumter say a shooting at a Washington St. hotel left two teens critically injured. According to investigators, officers responded to the hotel around 10:45 Friday morning when they found an 18 year old and a 16…
RCSD: Guards arrested at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies say Bridgett Williams, 37, and Ashanti Rembert were arrested after deputies searched the cars of Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center employees. Investigators say with the recent increase in overdoses at the jail, deputies…
Midlands BBQ restaurant named among best in the Southeast
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Congratulations to City Limits Barbecue in West Columbia. The restaurant was named the fourth best barbecue restaurant in the Southeast by Southern Living Magazine. According to the magazine, City-Limits has the best pork ribs in the Carolinas and…
AG: Midlands man, television sports reporter, charged with possessing, distributing child sexual abuse material
A spokesperson for the SC Attorney General's Office says Matthew Vereen of Columbia is facing three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Hundreds of dead chickens discovered dumped in Edisto River
Hundreds of dead chickens discovered dumped in the North Fork section of the Edisto River by Edisto Riverkeeper while looking into reports of trash being dump into the waterway
SLED needs help identifying suspected shooter
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is asking members of the public to help them identify a man suspected in a shooting from Tuesday August 6, 2024.
SCSO: Sumter man arrested for manufacturing, distributing cocaine
A Sumter man was arrested after a traffic stop led to drugs being found in his vehicle, said deputies.
SCSO: 20-year-old found safe after being reported as missing
Sumter County deputies say Thompson has been found safe.
Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates meals to Harvest Hope
The Jim Hudson Automotive Group is celebrating its 13 millionth meal donation.
Local Living: Cleaning up the community
Local Living: Cleaning up the community
"God has his hand on this place" -- First Baptist Church of Gaston celebrates its 200th anniversary
GASTON, SC (WOLO) -- First Baptist Church of Gaston is celebrating its 200th anniversary -- and members are…
