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Former Columbia City Councilman among those pardoned by President Biden
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A familiar name in Columbia politics was among those pardoned in the final hours of the Biden presidency. EW Cromartie was pardoned by the now former president on Monday hours before President Donald Trump took the oath…
Officers requesting help finding two people accused of breaking into motor vehicles, say Lexington Police
Officers are requesting help finding two people accused of breaking into motor vehicles on Monday morning, said Lexington Police.
New home for Veteran in Sumter
Veterans have a new place to call home in Sumter.
Richland County Coroner’s Office assisting Columbia Police with investigation after man's death
The Richland County Coroner’s Office is assisting the Columbia Police Department's officers with an ‘unaccompanied’ death of a man in the 1600 block of Assembly Street.
Trump will issue executive orders to remake immigration policies; legal, logistical questions remain
President-elect Donald Trump is going to issue a series of orders aimed at remaking America’s immigration policies, ending asylum access, sending troops to the southern border and ending birthright citizenship, an incoming White House official said.
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.
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.
