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State health officials confirm two animals test positive for rabies

State health officials have confirmed two animals tested positive for rabies.

Owner of home escapes after fire break out in home

CRFD says the owner of a Morninglo Lane home was able to escape after a fire broke out Tuesday night.

Mark your calendars for South Carolina's 2026 Tax Free Weekend

South Carolina's 2026 Tax Free Weekend happening Aug. 7-9, 2026. Crysty Vaughan has details.

Overnight lane closure to take place on Columbia Avenue/US-378

Lexington Police say there will be overnight lane closure on an eastbound lane of Columbia Avenue/US-378 at Berly Street beginning at 8 p.m. and lasting until 5 a.m.

More than 200 guns off the streets in the Midlands

More than 200 guns are off the streets in the Midlands.

How to best avoid the diarrhea-causing parasite known as cyclospora

A warm-weather stomach bug is making more people sick this summer than usual.

Fairfield County arrest leads to drug, firearm charges

Fairfield County deputies say an arrest leads to drug, and firearm charges on Wednesday.

Orangeburg County deputies searching for person of interest in connection with burglary

Orangeburg County deputies are searching for a person of interest in connection with a burglary.

Lexington County Animal Services in urgent need of forever, foster homes for dogs, cats

Lexington County Animal Services say they are in urgent need of forever and foster homes for dogs and cats.

Local Living: Memorial Day Dockside Blowout

Local Living: Carolina Food Truck Festival, Toucan Tuesdays, Friday Night Laser Lights, Reggaetronic

Local Living: Summer events

1 killed, 1 injured in head-on collision on Cane Savannah Road in Sumter

Highway Patrol says one person was killed and another injured following a head-on collision on Cane Savannah Road Monday.

Lightning strike causes house fire on Hunters Pond Drive Monday night

Columbia firefighters say a lightning strike caused a house fire on Hunters Pond Drive Monday night, with no injuries reported.

United States eliminated from World Cup, losing 4-1 to Belgium in round of 16

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Candidate named Clemson University president decides not to take the job

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - After naming its next president in May, Clemson University announced Monday that the selected candidate is keeping his current job. According to the university, the Board of Trustees was…

Richland County man arrested, charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor

A Richland County man was arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

SCSO: Man last seen on Monday found safe

Sumter County deputies say Holliday has been located and is safe.

Police: 14 charged in attempts to sexually exploit children online

Police in Irmo say an undercover investigation into attempts to sexually exploit children online lead to 14 arrests.

Fairfield County Coroner identifies passenger after Sunday vehicle incident

Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the passenger that died in a vehicle incident in the early hours of Sunday, says the coroner's office.

Weekend incident on Lake Wateree claim lives of 2 Charlotte women

Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified two people who loss their lives over the weekend on Lake Wateree, says the coroner's office.

Irmo firefighters put out heavy fire at two-story home

Irmo firefighters say they responded to a Monday morning Bayside Road fire.

CRFD 3rd shift crews control Sunday morning 2-alarm fire

People are left displaced after a Sunday morning 2-alarm fire.

Saluda Co. Coroner identifies two people killed after weekend shooting

The Saluda County Coroner’s Office has identified two people killed after a shooting in the 500 block of Solomon Street in Batesburg-Leesville over the weekend.