Your Voice, Your Vote: Rep. Russell Ott runs against Republican Jason Guerry for newly drawn Senate District 26
No matter who wins, there will be new representation in the Senate 26 seat and both candidates think they are the best man for the job.
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Police:Woman charged with disturbing school
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO))- Lexington Police say a woman was arrested at River Bluff High School Wednesday. Investigators say they responded to the school after they were alerted about a suspicious person in the front lobby. Police say Danielle Cato bypassed…
Sumter PD: Teen last seen leaving for school found safe
Sumter Police say the teen was found safe.
Orangeburg deputies investigating cold case
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Orangeburg Co. are looking for answers in a 2022 shooting death. “This case is two years old but we’re not dropping it,” Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said. “There’s somebody out there who knows exactly what happened.”…
City of Cayce announces new police chief
The City of Cayce has announced its new chief for the police department, according to officials.
Richland Library announces the return of Noche Bohemia
Richland Library is announcing the return of its second annual Noche Bohemia event.
21 teens in South Carolina charged in connection with making school threats
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is charging multiple teens in connection with making school threats around schools in South Carolina, said agents.
Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications
Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays.
Clemson Rural Health and MUSC to provide free cancer screenings to Bamberg County citizens
Clemson Rural Health and MUSC are partnering together to provide cancer screenings to people in the community, according to a press release.
Inmate fatally stabbed at Lee Correctional Institution
The South Carolina Department of Corrections says a Lee County Correctional inmate was found stabbed to death.
Columbia man sentenced to prison for unlawfully possessing ammunition
A Columbia man has been sentenced to more than 7 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition, says the DOJ.
City to hold African festival at Dutch Square Mall
City of Columbia Parks and Recreation will be holding an African festival to honor African culture, say city officials.
Teen arrested in connection with shooting that wounded 1, killed another
A teen has been arrested in connection with a shooting that wounded one and took the life of another, say deputies.
Richland School District One hosts parent pep rally
-Richland one families who want to learn more about how they can help their children be successful this school year got the chance to do so during their parent pep rally.
Rep. Joe Wilson gives update on condition
Congressman Joe Wilson wants constituents to know he’s back to work after a recent health-scare.
Crews respond to fire in industrial building
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Lexington Co. says crews responded to a fire in an industrial building on Glassmaster Rd. When they arrived, officials say they found the fire inside the building and put it out in about…
Pedestrian dead after collision in Kershaw County
A pedestrian is dead after a collision in Kershaw County on US 1, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Local Living: Columbia's Greek Festival
Local Living: Don’t miss Columbia’s annual Greek Festival this week
Driver dies after 2-vehicle collision on Garners Ferry Road
One person is dead after a 2-vehicle collision on a Richland County road, the South Carolina Highway Patrol said on Tuesday.
1 dead after collision in Calhoun County
One person is dead after a Saturday morning collision in Calhoun County, said highway patrol.
Historic Columbia invites community to experience heritage and culture at annual Jubilee Festival
Historic Columbia is inviting the community to experience heritage and culture at the 46th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture.
“It was great”, says Midlands winner
A spontaneous decision to play the lottery has won a Midland’s player $375,000, according to the SC Lottery officials.
Robert M. Kerr announces retirement from public service effective November 2024
Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Robert M. Kerr plans to retire after three years of service in the role, Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday.
Man accused of sex crimes against minor hired to work in his yard
A nearly month long investigation by the Spartanburg Special Victims Unit has landed one man in jail accused of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Lexington Police holding drive-thru event for Child Passenger Safety Week
For Child Passenger Safety Week the Lexington Police Department will host a drive-thru event this week.
