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Driver dead; passenger hurt after vehicle wreck on I-95 in Clarendon

South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver is dead & a passenger is hurt following a collision on I-95 North in Clarendon Monday.

With hot week and holiday weekend ahead, Newberry County opens cooling center

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - With very hot temperatures this week and triple digits expected as people celebrate July Fourth this Saturday, Newberry County Emergency Management is opening a cooling center in Newberry. Food, water and drinks will be available from…

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Gas prices continue to fall

Some welcome news for drivers, gas prices are continuing to fall.

Sumter Police: Missing man safe

Sumter Police say officers have been in contact with Samuels, and he is safe.

Deputies: Two women charged in connection with Summit neighborhood shooting

Richland Co. deputies say two women Alicia Magwood, 46, and Arrington Jones, 17, for helping Sireon Beaufort who is charged with the attempted murder of three RCSD deputies.

Alex Murdaugh re-trial date set, location to be determined

On Monday morning, Alex Murdaugh's re-trial date was set for April 5, 2027.

Sunday earthquake shakes up Elgin

According to the USGS, an earthquake shook up the Elgin area on Sunday afternoon.

Driver dead following collision involving multiple vehicles

A driver is dead following a collision involving multiple vehicles Sunday in Newberry County.

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he's back in court for hearing on his murder retrial

Alex Murdaugh was back in court again Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate.

Columbia Police: Roads reopen after investigation of 'suspicious' package

Officials with the Columbia Police Department say the area of River Dr. and Beufort St. and Anthony Ave. is now open after an investigation into a suspicious package.

Pedestrian struck & killed on South Beltline Blvd. in Columbia

Columbia Police are investigating after a woman was hit and thrown into an embankment on South Beltline Boulevard Sunday.

Man shot to death on Easy Street in Rembert, 2 others wounded

Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say one man is dead and two others are wounded following a shooting on Easy Street in Sumter County.

Mosquito repellent candle causes 3 homes to catch fire, says CFD

No one was injured, but five people have been left displaced.

Celebrating The Life Of Rev. Simon Bouie

Celebration of life held for civil rights trailblazer, Rev. Simon Bouie

Saturday morning, St. Paul AME Church in Irmo honored the life and legacy of the late Reverend and Dr. Simon Bouie.

CAE touts busiest May in the airport's history

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) broke a 21-year-old record last month, when it experienced its busiest May in the airport's history. More than 65,400 passengers passed through the airport in May. The previous record…

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SC State University held law enforcement summit

SC State University held a law enforcement summit with 20 representatives from state and local law enforcement and emergency agencies ahead of the fall semester.

Dominion Energy held meeting on how company prepares for hurricane season

Dominion Energy held a meeting Friday, June 26, on how they prepare for severe weather during hurricane season.

Orangeburg County investigators searching for person of interest in relation to fatal shooting

Orangeburg County investigators need help identifying several persons of interest in connection with a Sunday fatal shooting, says Sheriff Leroy Ravenell.