Man charged for fatal 2022 Farrow Road collision sentenced
A man who was arrested for a fatal double collision has been sentenced, according to Columbia PD.
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Man who fired shots on Columbia Street sentenced to federal prison for firearm charge
SCDOJ says a Columbia man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm during a 2023 shooting on Greystone Boulevard in Columbia.
Sumter Police searching for man in connection with reported sexual relationship with minor
Sumter Police are searching for a man in connection with a reported sexual relationship with a minor, say police.
Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South
The Trump administration is eliminating four out of the six locations that had been slated for a practice test to try out new methods for the 2030 census, raising concerns that the U.S. Census Bureau might not learn enough about communities that have been traditionally difficult to count.
Wilson, Reichenbach lay out plans for gubernatorial audit initiative, Evette campaign responds
Candidate for governor and Attorney General Alan Wilson is laying out plans for his choice for lieutenant governor Mike Reichenbach -- should they win this November's election.
MUSC held ground-breaking ceremony for new doctor's offices
People in Forest Acres will soon have a new option for medical care.
Columbia-Richland Fire crews work to control fire at Broad River Apt
Columbia-Richland Fire Dept. crews say they are battling a two-alarm fire at Broad River Trace Apartments on River Hill Circle.
SCHP: 1 dead after Monday ATV collision, coroner identifies person
SC troopers with the SC Highway Patrol say one person is dead after an ATV accident on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.
Benedict College to commemorate Black History Month with series of events
Black history is now federally recognized as a month long celebration.
American Airlines announces return of direct flights from Columbia to Chicago
American Airlines has announced the company is restarting nonstop flights from Columbia to Chicago in May, says CAE.
State health officials confirm 29 new measles cases
SC health officials have confirmed there is now 29 new cases of measles in the state of South Carolina.
Former VP Kamala Harris announces rescheduled Columbia tour stop
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that she will be seeing the Midlands at a later time.
Districts announce return to schools after weekend Winter snow storm
As the snow melts away, school districts are announcing their return to classrooms.
Local Living: Chicago the musical
Local Living: Chicago the musical
93-year-old spreads joy at work
Well it's time for some feel good news.
Driver killed in single-vehicle wreck on Old Charleston Road in Saluda
SALUDA CO., S.C. (WOLO) - Highway Patrol says a driver is dead following a wreck Monday afternoon. According to Master Trooper Hannah Davidson, a 2014 Polaris Side by Side was travelling south on Old Charleston…
Sculpting Black history - 1-on-1 with artist Basil Watson
Sculptor Basil Watson has spent much of his life creating unforgettable sculptures.
Local Living: Putnam's Harbor at Lake Murray, Jamil Shrine Circus, Midsummer Night's Dream performance, Chicago the Musical
Local Living: Events to enjoy this year!
New federal SNAP work requirements take effect in SC
SCDSS says as of Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, new federal work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have taken effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Columbia firefighters respond to Saturday morning restaurant fire
Columbia firefighters say no injuries were reported in a restaurant fire on Saturday morning, Jan. 31.
LIST: School closures, changes around the Midlands
Schools in the Midlands are beginning to change their schedules are forecasters announce the possibility of snow impacting parts of the Palmetto State.
2 left displaced after Monday morning Richland County fire
Two people were left displaced after a Monday morning house fire, say fire officials.
Crews work on parts of South Pike East, West as roads remain slick
Sumter Police say crews are working to address portions of South Pike East and West that remain slick.
UPDATE: All lanes on South Lake Drive reopen after semi-truck overturned
Lexington Police say an overturned semi-truck and trailer has all lanes blocked on South Lake Drive/SC-6 at I-20 this morning.
6 winter storm related deaths confirmed by SC Dept. of Public Health
The South Carolina Department of Public Health is announcing two additional deaths confirmed as being related to the winter storm that swept through the state this past weekend, bringing the total number of storm-related fatalities to six.
