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City Of Columbia Launches Online Pet Licensing

City launches new way for residents to get pet license

The City of Columbia had launched a new portal designed to make it easier for residents to license their pets, according to officials.

ACLU files lawsuit over SC Trans Law

The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina filed a lawsuit last week against the state because of a new law that will prohibit healthcare providers from providing services to members of the transgender community.

Sheriff's Office warns residents about scam going around Newberry County

Newberry County Sheriff's Deputies are advising residents about scam calls, says the sheriff's office.

Columbia Animal Shelter extends shelter initiative

Officials say you can take home a forever friend free of charge now through September 10.

SC Department of Education approves cellphone ban

The State Department of Education announced state-funded schools will ban cellphones during the school day beginning in January of next year.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Non-profit providing resources to seniors

Local Living: A local non-profit is providing resources to seniors

60 days to go -- key dates and reminders as Election Day approaches

The race to the White House shortens -- as we're now only 60 days away from finding out who will become the 47th President of the United States.

Camden men sentenced to prison for drug, gun charges

Two men have been sentenced to 10 years and 7 years in federal prison, according to the DOJ.

Columbia man sentenced for role in fatal fentanyl overdose death

A Columbia man was sentenced to 10 years to prison after pleading guilty to distribution of fentanyl, says the DOJ.

Midlands woman wins the lottery twice

After almost two years of winning $1 million while playing the South Carolina Education Lottery, a lucky Midlands woman has won another $300,000.

State Transport Police Officer Mark Reynolds

SC Transport Officer dies in the line of duty

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is also mourning the loss of one of their own.

Officers asking for public's help identifying person accused of multiple auto tampering incidents

Officers with the Lexington Police Department are asking for the public's help identifying a person who allegedly was involved in multiple auto tampering incidents, say police.

Road back open after vehicle overturns on Wescott Road, say Irmo Firefighters

The Irmo Fire District was busy on Thursday morning after a vehicle overturned on Wescott Road.

CPD: 27-year-old charged with felony DUI resulting in death after 2-car collision, judge denies bond

The Columbia Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit is investigating after a 2-car collision happened on Wednesday night, according to police.

SLED charges 2 people with Animal Fighting, Ill Treatment of Animals

Darlington, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged two people from Darlington County with a laundry list of charges including Animal Fighting, or Baiting, Ill Treatment of Animals,…

Attorney General Alan Wilson visited the U.S. Mexico border

Attorney General Alan Wilson visited the U.S. Mexico border this week.

Local doctors release 25-year research on childhood cancer in SC

The 62-page document titled "Childhood Cancer in South Carolina: 25-Year-Trends in Incidence, Survival, and Mortality" is a collaboration between Prisma Health Children's Hospital, the SC Department of Public Health, the University of South Carolina, and the SC Cancer Alliance.