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Sheriff: Richland County Deputy killed in collision

(WOLO)--The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a deputy has been killed in a vehicle collision.

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Chapin teen charged with sexual extortion under 'Gavin's Law'

Lexington Sheriff's charge Chapin teen with Sexual Extortion after they say he threatened to release doctored pictures of his female classmate

Fire Fest returns to Camden this weekend

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, why not stop by and check out the sights and sounds of the Camden Fire Fest.

Local Living: Fall Fido Festival Sunday

'Fall Fido' Festival Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Crooked Creek Park in Chapin

Columbia Urban League calls for action after teen shootings, encourages use of its resources and programs

"We're just here really to let the community know that we must keep hope alive, and hope means that we're going to make investments in our young people. And that we're not going to be paralyzed by recent incidents. That we're gonna be motivated and encouraged -- and we're gonna fight harder," says McLawhorn.

U.S. Marshals: Two U.S. Marshals wounded, suspect dead at hotel near Irmo

Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies responded Friday morning to the Extended Stay America off Kinley Road where 2 U.S. Marshals were wounded

Weekend Events at The Comedy House

Get ready to eat, drink, get empowered, and of course laugh for a full weekend at The Comedy House, starting with a celebrity impersonator tonight!

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lexington Medical Center to host 2023 Women’s Night Out for breast cancer

You can help in the fight against breast cancer by celebrating Women's Night Out. Lexington Medical Center is set to host the 2023 Women’s Night Out

Multiple law enforcement agencies responding to Harbison area incident

Officials on scene say officers from the US Marshals Service, SLED, Columbia Police, and the Richland County Sheriff's Department have responded to a shooting incident at the Extended Stay America location on Kinley Rd. in Irmo.

ABC's of Education: Lexington-Richland School District 5 hosts block party

In tonight's ABC's of Education, Lexington-Richland school district five hosted a block party at the Harbison Gardens community.

Fairfield Co. deputies investigate 'suspicious' two deaths

Fairfield Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of two people in the Ridgeway area. Investigators say they responded to a home on u-s 21 for a…

Trick or Treat? Beware of Halloween shopping scams

As many of you start getting ready for the spooky Halloween season, experts say beware of the real scream....scammers.

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley has work ahead with a new group of players

Dawn Staley embraced the change on her South Carolina Gamecocks. If only things came a little bit quicker.

Prisma Health Children's Hospital of the Midlands celebrates 40th birthday

"This is a dream fulfilled. That we had a long time ago-40 years ago. That we would create the state's first children's hospital. And so today we're celebrating that legacy of 40 years of serving our community, serving children, and how much we've grown," says Taylor.

Rep. Clyburn, Sen. Graham speak about potential government shutdown

“We are hurtling toward a shutdown which I am very hopeful will not occur," Clyburn said.

Local Living: Irmo Okra Strut this weekend

In our look at Local Living, we are headed to Irmo for the annual Irmo Okra Strut

National Coffee day may get you some freebies Friday

There is something brewing Friday! It is National Coffee Day. And coffee drinkers can get ready for some freebies Friday.

Firefighters respond to early morning house fire

While they were battling the blaze, firefighters say they had to block off the road to protect the water supply.

Eau Claire community prayer rally set for Sunday

A community prayer rally will be held Sunday in response to the shooting deaths of three Eau Claire High School students.

Parole denied again for a woman serving 15 years in prison for fatally stabbing her abuser

Tiffany Jenae Carroll, 36, failed to get the two-thirds vote necessary for parole. Despite a 3-2 decision supporting her bid to rejoin society, efforts again fell short because the bar is higher for certain violent crimes. One member abstained from voting and another was absent.