Man arrested in connection with series of armed robberies in Sumter County
A man has been arrested following a series of armed robberies of people attempting to purchase a trailer they had seen on Facebook Marketplace, say deputies.
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Pet of the Week: Meet Doc
Doc is currently housed at the Lexington County Animal Services and is looking for his forever home.
Property Crimes investigators asking for help identifying people accused of stealing from Best Buy
Columbia PD Property Crimes investigators are working to identify a group of people who are accused of stealing from an electronic store last month, said CPD.
Midlands Tech downtown campus placed on lock down
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- A spokesperson for Midlands Technical College says the campus on Beltline Blvd. was placed on lock down Friday afternoon. That lock down has since been lifted. Midlands Tech officials say a man caused a disturbance in the…
Mega Millions draws for $740 million Friday night
Friday night's Mega Millions draws for $740 million ($366.3 million cash).
The Town of Ridge Spring under boil water advisory
A boil water advisory has been issued for The Town of Ridge Spring, say officials.
Road in Newberry County to be closed while SCDOT replaces crossline drainage pipe
Seibert Road from Leisure Point Road to Bethel Church Road in Newberry County will be closed on Monday Sept. 9, and Tuesday, Sept. 10, according to the Newberry County deputies.
Officers asking for public's help identifying alleged ULTA Beauty shoplifters
Officers with the Lexington Police Department are asking for the public's help identifying shoplifters who worked together to take items from a beauty store, say police.
Governor's Summit addresses issues facing SC veterans
With almost 400,00 veterans living in the Palmetto State, the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs assists them with accessing services.
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: 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.
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.
