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Police: Child, teen injured in shooting

Investigators say the gunfire came from a dark-colored Ram pickup that was seen speeding away from the area.

SCDPPPS enforcing statewide Halloween curfew for sex offenders on probation, parole

The South Carolina Department of Probation Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has announced a statewide curfew for sex offenders under its supervision whose crime is against a child.

Man arrested, accused of throwing kitten against a wall

According to a West Columbia Police Department incident report a man is charged with Cruelty to Animals after throwing a kitten against a wall during an argument.

Local Living: City of Columbia hosting Halloween Events

The City of Columbia is hosting several Halloween events Monday and on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

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CRFD: Columbia firefighters get parking garage fire under control

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department said fire crews responded to an afternoon parking garage fire.

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Deputies: Law enforcement investigating shooting after one man shot

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department said deputies are investigating a Saturday morning shooting after a man was shot.

Midlands Halloween: List of events for the spooky season

October is filled with Halloween events in the Midlands.

SCDOT to implement rolling lane closure along S.C. 6

SCDOT implementing rolling lane closure along S.C. 6

On Tuesday, Oct. 31, The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be performing a temporary rolling lane closure of the eastbound, outside travel lane along S.C. 6 on the Lake Murray Dam.

Woman injured in shooting in Eastover

One woman is recovering after a shooting in Richland County.

Six displaced after house fire in Kershaw County

A fire in Kershaw County that left three adults and three children without a home.

Save the Pumpkins Breast Cancer awareness event this weekend

The Sally R. Brasley Foundation is hosting a special event Sunday to raise awareness for breast cancer survivors. The event is Sunday October 29, 2023

Amount of money spent on Halloween this year might scare you

Halloween is big business, but the amount of money being spent on the spooky season this year may give you a bit of a scare.

Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival at SC State Fairgrounds

48th annual Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival happening all weekend long at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

Clemson, North Carolina State looking for return to winning path

Clemson (4-3, 2-3 ACC) at North Carolina State (4-3, 1-2), Saturday, 2 p.m. ET (CW).

South Carolina, Texas A&M looking to ease fans frustrated with disappointing seasons

South Carolina (2-5, 1-4 SEC) at Texas A&M (4-3, 2-2), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (ESPN).

Midlands man stunned after hitting lottery for more than initially thought

The South Carolina Lottery says one Midlands man hits a big jackpot during a quick stop at an area gas station

Columbia man accused of financial identity fraud, sentenced to 10 years in prison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A Columbia man was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Circuit Court Judge in connection with financial identity fraud said the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Akeem Davon Hampton, 38, was convicted on Thursday,…

Instacart, City of Columbia partner for new grocery access pilot program

"Currently Instacart serves 100% of the City of Columbia, in every zip code. So no matter where you live in the city limits, you have a delivery option. Those zip codes also have shopping options so you're not bound to one store or another. There are five to eight stores you can choose from," says Rickenmann.