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New Miss South Carolina's Teen crowned

A new Miss South Carolina's Teen was crowned Friday night.

Irmo suspect dies in custody, two police officers placed on leave

The driver, identified as a 45-year-old male and the sole occupant of the vehicle, engaged in an altercation with officers before being taken into custody. Shortly after being restrained, the suspect began having trouble breathing.

Adam Sandler is coming to the Midlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--- Following two years of sold out performances during his stand up tours in 2023 and 2024, Adam Sandler will bring his "You're My Best Friend" tour right here to Columbia.…

Kershaw Co. investigates shooting sending one to area hospital

Kershaw County detectives are investigating a neighborhood shooting that happened in broad daylight.

SC DOT to close part of downtown street in Columbia for pavement work

The SC DOT is set to close part of downtown street in Columbia for pavement work on Harden Street

Officials: Two Irmo Police Officers placed on administrative leave after suspect dies in custody

Irmo Police say two officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a SLED investigation, after a suspect dies in custody.

Columbia Animal Services over capacity, say officials

Adopt now or foster to help say Columbia Animal Services

Battle of the Badges: Friendly competition for blood donations

Many of you rolled up your sleeves Friday to team up with local law enforcement and donate blood

Cayce Fire Department celebrates new set of wheels

The Cayce Fire Department hosted a ceremony to celebrate their new fire engine Thursday afternoon.

Update: Burglary suspect wanted by Sumter police is arrested

Sumter police have arrested a suspect wanted for Burglary.

Firefighters control Faraway Drive house fire, says CRFD

Columbia-Richland Fire Department says firefighters controlled a Thursday afternoon house fire.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: SC Card Show, Black Eats Week 803, Toucan Tuesdays

Local Living: Events and eats to enjoy this weekend!

SC Planned Parenthood advocates react after SCOTUS rules states can cut off Medicaid funding

In a decision of six to three, the U.S. Supreme Court justices determined that states have the right to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.

Fireball spotted over areas of the southeast

A fireball was spotted over areas of the Southeast on Thursday.

Calhoun County deputies arrest man accused of attempted murder

Calhoun County deputies have arrested a man accused of attempted murder.

SCDOT to detour part of Clemson Road for night-time road work

SCDOT says part of Clemson Road in Richland County will be closed and detoured for night-time road work beginning tonight.

Sumter Police searching for wanted man in connection with burglary

Sumter Police is searching for a wanted man in connection with burglary-2nd degree, said officers.

Columbia Police: 2 people arrested in connection with breaking into vehicles

Columbia Police Department says two people have been arrested in connection with breaking into vehicles.

South Carolina DNR to offer courtesy boat inspections during Fourth of July weekend

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the state on July fourth and the weekend following the holiday.