Memorial gathering honors the life of slain 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton
Following the not guilty verdict of former store owner Rick Chow, members of the community came together Wednesday evening to honor slain 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton.
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Man pleads guilty to trafficking drugs
A Mexican man accused of helping lead a major drug trafficking operation that moved cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin into South Carolina has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge.
Local Living: Dancing with the stars of Columbia
Local Living: Dancing with the stars of Columbia
Lawmakers move to deny $5 million for SC State convocation center
There is another effort to deny funding to South Carolina State University following the decision to remove Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette as commencement speaker.
SC governor signs law increasing penalties for killing a K9 officer
A law increasing the penalties for killing a K9 officer is now official.
Richland Co. deputies respond to drowning at Eastover Park Pool
RCSD says deputies responded to a home in Eastover to take a missing person report on Wednesday morning.
3 left displaced following an afternoon apartment fire
At least three people have been left displaced following an afternoon apartment fire off of Garners Ferry Road, said CRFD.
Lexington Police searching for man accused of shoplifting
Lexington Police says officers are looking for a man who entered a Lowes store and walked out with unpaid items.
RCSD investigators searching for men in connection with Home Depot theft
RCSD investigators searching for men in connection with a Home Depot theft, said RCSD.
1 taken into custody after foot pursuit in Walmart parking lot
Columbia Police says someone was taken into custody after a foot pursuit that began at the Walmart located on Garners Ferry Road.
Orangeburg County deputies searching for man considered armed, dangerous
Orangeburg County deputies are searching for a man considered armed and dangerous.
8 people in apartment building left displaced after fire
CRFD second shift crews were able to stop an apartment fire from spreading throughout the building on Wednesday morning, said officials.
America 250: Heathwood Hall student to share her ideas on adding to America's story on the National Mall
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - As we celebrate the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, there are many people throughout America's history who have…
"I hope every time you blink you see that baby's face" -- Protests and prayers following Chow not guilty verdict
A community is in mourning following Monday night's not guilty verdict for store owner Rick Chow.
Early voting sets record
South Carolina's Primary elections are one week away but voters are already setting records.
Lexington Police remind residents of box fan initiative as Summer heats up
Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is reminding residents about the department's free box fan initiative as the days continue to get hotter.
2 arrested in relation to Saturday morning shooting, say Orangeburg County Sheriff
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said two men have been charged for a fatal Saturday morning shooting at the Crown Inn motel.
Road closed due to numerous utility lines down in SC 34 By Pass area
Newberry County officials say due to numerous utility lines being down at the intersection of SC 34 By Pass and Adelaide Street, the road will be closed at SC 34 By Pass and Wilson Road and on Adelaide Street at SC 34 By Pass on the Fairground side.
Pedestrian struck and killed on Lake Edisto Rd. in Orangeburg
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was struck and killed on Lake Edisto Road near the intersection with Airy Hall Drive Monday night.
Victim identified in train vs. pedestrian collision in Clarendon Co.
The Clarendon County Coroner's Office has identified the pedestrian struck and killed by a train on Sunday.
Driver charged with DUI after collision knocks pedestrian off Gervais St. Bridge
Columbia Police have charged a man with felony DUI following a collision that knocked a pedestrian off the Gervais Street bridge Sunday.
WATCH IT HERE: Jury finds Rick Chow not guilty in death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton
Around 8:40 p.m., Monday, the jury in the Rick Chow murder trial returned its verdict - finding Chow not guilty of murder in the death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in 2023.
Gas prices falling slightly in SC
Some good news at the pump, gas prices continue to fall in South Carolina and across the Midlands. Crysty Vaughan has more on the average price at the pump.
SC early voting continues through Friday
SC early voting continues through Friday, Crysty Vaughan has more in our Vote 2026 coverage.
Local school districts to provide free meals this summer
Several local school districts like Richland One, Kershaw County School Dist. & Lexington One are providing students free meals this summer.
