Edventure Children's Museum Week of the Child
Edventure Children's Museum is celebrating the Week of the child. The museum will host events April 7-12. They'll celebrate the midlands youth with story times, puppet shows, music, arts & crafts.
Local News
Moped rider killed after Lee County collision
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a person riding a moped has died after a collision with another vehicle in Lee County.
Former Mass. Rep. Barney Frank speaks at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Democratic congressman Barney Frank of Massachusetts is visiting the University of South Carolina and speaking on politics and the nation's financial institutions.
Fatal Moped Collision
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lee County authorities are investigating a moped collision that happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday.
Farm tours in South Carolina scheduled for weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors to the South Carolina Midlands have a chance view 10 sustainable farms and talk to the families that work them.
Walkers raise money to fight MS at Columbia event
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people are expected to take part in a walk this weekend to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.
Charleston Gets New Tourism Plan
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Charleston is updating its plan for managing its tourism industry that hosts millions of visitors each year.
Former Sheriff Trial Begins
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- When a sheriff from South Carolina goes on trial Monday, his colleagues across the state will be watching closely.
Columbia hosts free expo on financial stability
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials with the City of Columbia are offering residents a free chance to learn more about building up their credit and the benefits of investing.
Boil Water Advisory
Some Richland County residents are asked to boil their water before they drink it due to a water main break.
Lexington Meth Bust leads to Arrests
4 people are behind bars after Lexington Police say a tip led them to a street where two meth labs were operating.
National Youth Prevention Week Begins
City leaders meet with dozens of youth throughout the Midlands urging them to come together to stop the violence.
Youth Violence Prevention Rally in City today
On Sunday, April 6, the Candlelight Vigil for Peace will be held in Finlay Park at 5 p.m. This event is a memorial calling for an end to the violence in our city. Attendees will hear from the victims and the families that have been affected by youth violence.
Sumter Woman Missing since Summer
Sumter police are investigating the case of a woman who ahs not been seen since August.
E-Waste Event
Looking for a way to get rid of that TV that no longer works or the outdated vhs? Keep the Midlands beautiful has your solution.
Suspected Shooter Arrested
A man suspected in a deadly shooting has been arrested
Lillian McBride Named Director of Voter Registration
The woman fired after the Richland County election debacle of 2012 regains her old leadership position with the election commission.
Orangeburg man convicted in Charleston shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A jury has convicted an Orangeburg man in the shooting death of a man in Charleston nearly three years ago.
2nd hearing slated in Harrell ethics case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Another hearing is planned on a request to remove South Carolina's top prosecutor from the ethics case of House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
Man shot to death on dirt road near Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say a 49-year-old Lexington man shot and killed another man as the victim walked down a dirt road, then tried to hide from deputies in the crawl space of his home.
Teens in Newberry Co. Manhunt Charged
Charges have now been filed against the four Tennessee teens on the run, captured in Newberry County on Thursday.
Lights Out In The Vista
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-At 9:40 tonight, S-C-E and G's outage map showed 100 customers in Richland County without power.
Teacher/Principal Argument Turns Physical In Sumter Co.
Sumter County, SC (WOLO)- A Sumter County elementary school teacher and principal have filed complaints against each other after an argument turned physical.
Mount Pleasant Apartment Warns of Venomous Snake
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ A Mount Pleasant apartment complex is warning residents that a venomous snake from Africa might be on the loose.
Star party includes stargazing around SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People across the state will be looking to the skies as the South Carolina State Museum hosts the inaugural Star Party.
