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Sumter native, former Gamecock advances to World Series

Jordan Montgomery and the Texas Rangers advanced to the World Series after its 11-4 win over the Houston Astros Monday night (Oct. 23) in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.

Former Allendale councilman goes to prison for sexually assaulting 12 year old

A former councilman for the town of Allendale is behind bars for sexually assaulting a 12 year old relative.

ONE-ON-ONE: DNR expert speaks about avoiding deer-vehicle collisions during darker months

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, almost half of deer-vehicle collisions take place in the months of October and November. While you may have seen deer…

Violence intervention program leaders say funding is biggest barrier to providing youth services

"We are notoriously underfunded. Folks are really supportive of our work in word, and they even show up to our events. But when it comes to make sure that we have the money to continue to do this work, we are often the last to be thought of," says Esper.

Local Living: West Columbia Police hosting Touch-A-Truck in November

Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Of Early Morning Car Accident

A pedestrian who died after being hit by a driver at the intersection of Blossom and Bull Streets has been identified, according to the Coroner

CPD mourns loss of K9 officer

A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department says K9 Officer Rex passed away Saturday after suffering a medical emergency.

Sumter Police: Reward offered for information leading to arrest for September shooting

A reward is being offered for any information on a September shooting that left one man dead and another injured.

Richland County Coroner Identifies Man Dead In Motorcycle Accident

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the person who died in a motorcycle accident.

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Sheriff: Dispute Leads To Shooting In Lexington County

Three men were arrested in connection with a Saturday shooting after a dispute left three people injured.

Lanes back open after a vehicle fire at Exit 65 on I-20 West

South Carolina Highway Patrol says all lanes are back open after a vehicle fire on I-20 West at Exit 65 this morning.

Gas prices fall in the Midlands

Drivers in the Midlands are seeing relief at the pump

Miami rallies and stuns Clemson 28-20 in double OT thriller

Ajay Allen got the go-ahead score on a 3-yard run in the second overtime, and shorthanded Miami ended the game on a fourth-down stop to stun Clemson 28-20 on Saturday night.

Cody Schrader helps No. 20 Missouri beat South Carolina 34-12

Cody Schrader ran for 159 yards and two touchdowns and No. 20 Missouri sacked Spencer Rattler six times in a 34-12 victory over South Carolina on Saturday.

It's the last weekend of the South Carolina State Fair: Events and times

It is the last weekend of the South Carolina State Fair. From fair food to attractions, there is still a lot happening at the South Carolina State Fair

No. 20 Missouri flying high as South Carolina visits Faurot Field

Missouri and South Carolina roll into their SEC matchup Saturday on opposite ends of the emotional spectrum.

Local Muslim faith leader discusses Israel-Hamas war

"That is, the people of Palestine and the people of Israel, who have a right to exist -- coexist -- peacefully, in a responsible environment of tolerance and understanding," Sadiq says.

New Brookland Tavern is moving to a new location

A staple of the Columbia music scene has a new home in a familiar location.

S.C. unemployment rate is steadily moving in the right direction

South Carolina's unemployment rate continues to head in the right direction.

SLED arrests man accused of vehicle title fraud

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating a case in which a man is accused of forging, altering and counterfeiting the certificate of title.