DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name
After 246 years, Pvt. John Pumphrey is unknown no more.
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5 left displaced after fire in apartment building's laundry room
Richland County firefighters worked fast to control a morning apartment fire, says CRFD.
CPD: Man found shot on Harden Street Sunday
Columbia Police say one man is injured following a shooting early Sunday at the 1100 block of Harden Street.
Man fatally shot on Hampton Street, according to CPD
According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the 1100 block of Hampton Street in downtown Columbia where one man had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., sister of Lindsey Graham, and her husband Larry Nordone, pose for a photo after being ceremonially sworn-in by President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, in the Old Senate Chamber…
SC gas average at $3.69 a gallon
Gas prices continue to inch up after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire agreement with Iran “over.”
Sanford considering Senate run
Filing has not yet begun for the Special Primary but one familiar name appears to be prepping for a possible run.
Columbia man to spend 16 years in federal prison in connection with trafficking drugs
A Columbia man will spend 16 years in federal prison for trafficking drugs.
Calhoun County deputies working to identify men accused of claiming to be law enforcement
Deputies in Calhoun County are working to identify men they say kicked in the door of a home claiming to be law enforcement.
Alan Wilson officially add Reichenbach to November ballot as running mate
Alan Wilson officially has a running mate for the November General Election for governor.
AG Alan Wilson announces multi-state settlement with 23andMe over genetic data breach
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a multi-state settlement with 23andMe over a genetic data breach.
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate.
RCSD cracking down on parent involvement in children's crimes
Sheriff Leon Lott held a press conference discussing parent and juvenile accountability at 4 p.m.
RCSD investigating jail stabbing incident that left two injured
Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a jail stabbing incident that left two injured, say deputies.
RCSD investigating shooting that left one injured
Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that left one injured, say deputies.
Five vehicle collision cause freeway to close down, all lanes reopen
Irmo Fire Crews say a five vehicle collision caused the freeway to be closed down.
Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
Sen. Darline Graham has privately expressed interest in running for a full Senate term after getting appointed as a temporary replacement for her late brother, Lindsey Graham, according to three people familiar with the deliberations.
Funeral arrangements announced for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The funeral arrangements for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham has been announced.
$67B Dominion-NextEra merger draws pushback over rates, pollution and data centers
Local advocacy groups are speaking out Friday after Dominion Energy South Carolina and Florida-based NextEra Energy reportedly filed an application with the South Carolina Public Service Commission for approval of their $67 billion merger.
'The great earmark debate' stalls SC Budget compromise with large gap in funding requests
From $152 million to nearly $320 million, that's the gap House lawmakers made when they amended the Senate version of the South Carolina state budget with less than a week left in the legislative session.
Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation…
AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Immigration…
State public health department shares back-to-school reminder for parents
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is reminding parents to ensure children's vaccines are up to date heading into the school year. Children enrolled in school…
Richland County man sentenced to 9 years in prison for hate crime
Footage from July 17th 2025 --his sentencing almost one year to the day - shows Jonathan Felkel pulling up to the gate at his community and firing at the victim -- Jarvis McKenzie -- also shouting "You better run boy!"
Diesel tops $5 as gas prices continue to rise
U.S. energy costs are at a grim milestone.
