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
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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.
Traffic Alert: Part of area closed as firefighters deal with woods fire
Columbia-Richland Fire Department is on Old Hopkins Road in Lower Richland County dealing with a fire in the nearby woods, said fire officials.
Woman accused of trafficking meth in West Columbia area of Lexington County, sentenced to twenty-nine years in prison
A woman was convicted by a Lexington County jury in connection with a drug charge.
Local Living: A look at some weekend events in the Midlands
In our look at Local Living, we're headed to the zoo and more.
Deputies: Man arrested for burglary on Highway 23
A man is charged with burglary second-degree and grand larceny in Saluda County.
Teachers’ advocates challenge private school voucher program in South Carolina
A group of South Carolina parents and teachers’ advocates filed a challenge Thursday to a new Republican-backed law allowing taxpayer dollars to help families pay for private schools.
Columbia mayor partners with delivery service to help families in Columbia Food Deserts
City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is joining forces with food delivery service Instacart to launch new a program.
City of Columbia to host annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. food drive
The City of Columbia said the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive is coming back for another year.
Safely dispose your expired meds on National Take Back Day
The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) said on Saturday, Oct.23, everyone is encouraged to drop off unused or expired prescription drugs on National Prescription Take Back Day.
Three charged in Lee Co. murder
Deputies say the victim, Karon Commander died from his injuries after he was found shot at Sambo's Grocery Store on Sumter Highway on October 18th.
Deputies arrest second suspect in connection to MLILY bomb threat
Fairfield Co., SC. (WOLO) --- The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has made a second arrest in connection with a bomb threat that was directed at the MLILY plant Wednesday. Thursday evening, authorities…
IMPROVING BELVEDERE: Lawmakers work to restore former glory to historic Columbia neighborhood
Representative Howard says he hopes to acquire more funds in the future to transform more neighborhoods in Columbia.
Man pleads guilty to Obstructing Justice in murder of Transgender woman
The United States Department of Justice says a South Carolina man plead guilty Thursday to Obstructing Justice in a December 2019 murder of a transgender woman, and now face up to 20 years in prison
Sea turtle released into wild after head start program at Riverbanks Zoo
"Us being able to raise them up instead of them going into the wild at say less than a pound, they're going into the wild at more than 20 pounds. So that two years of extra time learning how to swim and how to forage, and gaining some weight and size really gives them a good chance at survival," says Bottini.
SCDMV offering services with grocery store kiosks
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) announced a new way to do certain DMV transactions.
Local Living: Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo underway at Riverbanks Zoo
USC United Campus workers calling for wage increase
According to organizers, around 700 workers have signed a petition for better pay.
“I’m the most excited person in the world”: Midlands man describes winning the lottery
A Midlands man has described how happy he is to be a lottery winner, according to S.C. Lottery officials.
