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Columbia Italian Festival moves to new date due to weather

City of Columbia officials say the Columbia Italian Festival has been moved to a new date due to weather.

SLED charges Newberry Police Officer with misconduct

SLED has charged a former Newberry Police Officer with misconduct, according to the Newberry Police Department.

2 charged after gunfire complaints

A woman and a man from West Columbia were arrested last week after deputies went to their home in response to gunfire complaints, says LCSD.

Lake City man arrested by Sumter Co. deputies in connection with burglary

A Lake City man was arrested in connection with burglary by Sumter Co. deputies, says SCSO.

Firefighters hold 27th annual Fire Prevention Parade and Block Party

Firefighters say the event is a way to get important fire safety information out to both kids and community members -- especially in time for colder weather.

Sumter County Deputies investigate shooting that left 2 dead & 1 injured

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis announced that deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday night. That shooting left two dead and one wounded. Deputies responded to a Dollar General parking lot near Racetrack Rd.…

Vote 2026: Early voting dates for the November General Election

In SC, Early voting for the November general election runs Monday, October 19- Saturday, October 31.

Richland County Deputies: 9 year old brings knife to elementary school

Richland County Deputies say a child brought a knife to Annie Burnside Elementary school Tuesday.

Columbia Fire set to host Fire prevention parade and block party

The Columbia Fire Department will host the 2026 Fire Prevention Parade & Community Block Party on Wednesday, October 7

Andrews begins "Patients and Prices" tour, addresses Trump's anti-trans slur

Tuesday afternoon, Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews spoke with supporters and undecided voters during her "Patients and Prices" tour outside of the Bethlehem Community Center on McRae Street.

FDA recalls over 122,000 cases of Gatorade in 37 states, including SC

The FDA says over 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being recalled in 37 states, including South Carolina. Crysty Vaughan has details.

Richland County Deputies: 75 year old man accused in murder, attempted murder

4-year-old identified in homicide by child abuse case in Richland Co.

The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the identity of the child who deputies say was killed by his mother and godmother.

Town of Irmo and Irmo Police to host National Night Out

The Irmo Police Department and Town of Irmo will host a National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Gas prices dip slightly in South Carolina

Prices at the pump are down in SC. Crysty Vaughan has details on the Midlands average for regular gallon gas.

Dancing with the Stars of Columbia hits the stage this Saturday for a good cause!

Dancing with the Stars of Columbia starts this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center, 3205 Platt Springs Road.

2 killed, dozens hurt as gunfire erupts at homecoming block party in south Georgia

Law enforcement officials are still working to determine just what happened when a chaotic homecoming party spanning a four-block radius of a southern Georgia town erupted in gunfire early Sunday, leaving two people dead and nearly three dozen others injured.