Governor's request for federal emergency aid approved
According to the Governor's Office, an emergency declaration request is available when a hazard event is imminent and federal assistance may be needed.
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ABC Columbia Winter Weather Updates
Chief Meteorologist John Farley's winter weather update, plus a look ahead to Monday
Local Living: Columbia-Richland Fire Department hiring
CRFD looking for new firefighters.
Sumter Police officers looking for woman last seen on Tuesday
Sumter Police officers are searching for a woman last seen on Tuesday, said the police dept.
RCSD investigator searching for person accused of shoplifting
Richland County investigators are requesting help finding a person who is accused of shoplifting, said deputies.
Winter Weather: SC DOT prepping roads, Governor issues State of Emergency
Winter Weather: SC DOT prepping roads, Governor issues State of Emergency. Crysty Vaughan has the latest.
SCDPH opens Medical Equipment Power Shelter Triage Line
South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has opened its Triage Line for residents, says officials.
3 people displaced after early Thursday duplex fire
CRFD says 2nd shift crews worked to quickly contain a fire that broke out early Thursday afternoon.
Drone helps Fairfield County deputies find missing man
Deputies in Fairfield County say a drone helped them find a missing elderly man earlier this week.
Gov. McMaster requests federal emergency disaster declaration in advance of possible Winter storm
Governor Henry McMaster submitted a request to President Donald Trump for a federal emergency disaster declaration to assist response efforts in anticipation of this weekends possible Winter storm.
Measles cases near 700 as more cases pop up in the Upstate
South Carolina Department of Public Health says the measles count continues to elevate as new cases are reported.
CAE prepares for possible weekend Winter weather
As the chances of possible Winter weather is forecasted for the Midlands, the airport is getting ready.
Lexington PD searching for alleged gas station shoplifter
Lexington PD is searching for an alleged shoplifter accused of taking merchandise from a gas station, say police.
Warming centers opening in the Midlands
As the Midlands prepares for the possible upcoming Winter storm, warming stations are beginning to open up.
Newberry deputies: Mt. Bethel Garmany Rd. back open following armed suicidal person incident
NEWBERRY CO., S.C. (WOLO) - Newberry County deputies say they resolved a situation with an armed and suicidal person this morning. Deputies say Mt. Bethel Garmany Road between Nancy Road and Petus Lane is back…
Rosewood Elementary School celebrates 100th birthday
Happy birthday to Rosewood Elementary School!
Lexington schools accidentally placed on lockdown
Officials with Lexington School District One say two high schools were put on lockdown by mistake Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
"No Drama" contraceptive program strengthens SC economy and workforce, says report
"When you empower women, you are really empowering the state to have a strong workforce and family stability," Kapp says.
Local Living: Friday free admission to the zoo, Saluda Shoals Park camp fire, Bark to the Park
Local Living: Events to enjoy!
Columbia felon accused of bringing gun to plasma donation center sentenced to federal prison
A Columbia man accused of taking a gun to a plasma donation center was sentenced to federal prison, says the SCDOT.
Lexington Two to host teacher fair
This is the time of year when many school districts host job fairs, hoping to recruit the very best teachers.
SCDOT activates statewide response ahead of possible Winter storm
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is working in preparation for the possible severe Winter weather coming to South Carolina, say officials.
SC Attorney General says state's price gouging law in effect
Due to the State of Emergency going into effect by Gov. McMaster on Wednesday. Jan. 21, 2026, Attorney General Alan Wilson says the state's price gouging law is now in effect.
Columbia PD asking for public help identifying 3 accused of December shooting
Columbia Police are asking for public help identifying three people are they investigate a non-fatal shooting, say police.
Cold weather complications -- emergency physician discusses health risks to the body
"Early on you'll have involuntary shivering, but that shivering could stop as your temperature gets below 90 degrees, and you significantly lose temperature from there," says Dr. Shelton.
