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Traffic upgrades to Summit Parkway/Summit Ridge Drive in Northeast Richland Co.

Summit Parkway and Summit Ridge Drive in Northeast Richland County are scheduled for upgrades

USC holds first State of the University

University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis delivered his first state of the University address Tuesday.

CPD now investigating 'suspicious' death as homicide

The death of a 66 year old woman that began as a 'suspicious' death is now being investigated as a homicide by Columbia Police.

Employers collaborate during "Workforce Development Symposium" at Williams-Brice Stadium

"Just imagine if we could fill those 80,000 jobs. That would create billions more in economic activity, so that's the challenge that we're here to discuss today," says Bob Morgan, President of the SC Chamber of Commerce.

State Agencies, Richland County host Scout Motors Q&A

Representatives from Richland County and participating state agencies host question and answer for Richland County Residents about Scout Motors

Local Living: Irmo Okra Strut set for this month

Get ready for the Irmo Okra Strut

Lethal Injection Shield Law Passes House

Governor: SC now able to carry out executions by lethal injection

Per the Governor's office, Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Corrections informed the S.C. Supreme Court today that the department is now prepared to carry out executions by lethal injection.

Governor's office announces New Data Center investing $1 billion in SC facility

QTS Date Centers is making a $1 billion investment in York County.

Columbia Police: Suspicious death of 66-year-old now being investigated as murder

Columbia Police say the suspicious death of a 66-year-old female on Byron Road is now being investigated as a murder

Jurassic World Live Tour coming to Colonial Life Arena

Are you ready to roar? Jurassic World Live Tour will arrive at Colonial Life Arena for five performances from January 19-21, 2024.

SC Heart Gallery debuts at Midlands Mall to help foster care children find homes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There are currently more than 400 children in South Carolina awaiting adoption, say officials. Now there is a new location for those considering adoption. The Gallery aims to match these children with…

Police respond to threats at Midlands schools

Investigators say both schools were put on secure status and searched. No explosives were found and classes resumed.

Pet of the Week: Franklin

Could Franklin BEE any cuter?! Adopt him today from Columbia Animal Services!

Gas prices rising in SC

According to Gas Buddy, the average gasoline price in Columbia has risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week

Family of woman whose body decomposed in a Belk's restroom filing lawsuit

The family of a woman who was found decomposed in a Belk's restroom at Columbiana Centre last year is suing the department store.

Update: Debris field believed to be missing Fighter Jet located in SC

According to military officials, a debris field has been found in South Carolina during the search for a F-35 fighter jet that had gone missing Sunday after a pilot safely ejected.

"Telehealth carts" to be placed in 18 rural senior centers across South Carolina

"So being able to get to their senior centers which are in their communities -- their local communities, who people know and respect -- it will cut down on the risk of being exposed to other illnesses and the travel time it takes to get to specialists," says Munn.