Local News

Recent Rain Heightens Mosquito Threat

Blame it on the weeks of rain we've seen here throughout the Midlands. Mosquito control companies say they are waiting for the rain to stop so they can better protect you from the blood thirsty insects.

National Hurricane Center Downgrades Chantal

Chantal is now a tropical wave.

Man Arrested after Stray Bullet Strikes Toddler

The man wanted in connection to a shooting that left a toddler in critical condition is now behind bars.

Publicist: Randy Travis Suffers Stroke in Hospital

The publicist for Randy Travis says the country music singer has suffered a stroke in a Texas hospital.

18-Year-Old Man Drowns in Newberry County Pool

NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ An 18-year-old man has drowned in a private pool in Newberry County.

Benjamin Reveals What's Next for Bull St.

Mayor Steve Benjamin discusses candidly the city's and the developer's immediate, short-term and long-term goals regarding the embattled Bull St. campus, and the 181 acres that come with it.

Teen Drowns in Newberry Co.

An 18-year-old man has drowned in a private pool in Newberry County.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed on I-26

Authorities say a man trying to push a broken down car off of Interstate 26 in Calhoun County has been struck and killed by an 18-wheeler.

SC sheriff offers tips on avoiding armed robbery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Residents of Richland County are getting some free tips on ways to prevent armed robbery.

Memorial services to honor plane crash victims

Several memorial services have been arranged in Greenville to honor nine people in two families who died last weekend along with the pilot in a plane crash in Alaska.

Columbia officer fired after CDV, DUI arrests

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia police officer has been fired after he was charged with criminal domestic violence and driving under the influence.

Fire causes more than $50,000 in damage

A morning fire has caused about $52,000 in damages.

Body recovered from Wateree River

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Officials have recovered the body of a man missing in the Wateree River since Saturday.

SC Eau Claire health center gets United Way grant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Eau Claire Cooperative Health Centers are getting a United Way $166,000 grant covering low-cost medial services for people with chronic health problems.

Police Investigating Fatal Crash in West Columbia

A fatal accident that shut down parts of the Meeting Street in West Columbia overnight is under investigation, say police.

Police: Man Wanted after Toddler Shot by Stray Bullet

There are new details tonight surrounding a shooting at a Columbia apartment complex that left a toddler critically injured.

Hasselbeck Leaving "The View"

ABC has announced that Elisabeth Hasselbeck is leaving "The View" to take on a new role as a co-host on Fox News Channel's 'Fox & Friends.'

Bull Street Agreement Moves Forward

It took more than 10 years of talk but the Bull Street Agreement is moving forward in hopes of making a historic change to the city of Columbia, but not everyone is happy about it.

Andrews Woman Charged with Health Care Fraud

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An Andrews woman is charged with billing Medicare for hundreds of thousands of dollars in nonexistent services.

Free Armed Robbery Prevention Seminar

(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced today a FREE Armed Robbery Prevention Seminar being conducted on Wednesday July 10, 2013 by the Sheriff’s Departments Community Action Team.

City Residents pack public hearing for Bull St.

A packed house greeted City Council Members and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin Tuesday at the Earlewood Community Center for the Bull Street development public hearing.