Richland Recycles Day: Residents can drop off a variety of unwanted household items
Richland county residents are encouraged to dispose some unwanted household items the right way this weekend.
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Columbia Police investigating shooting
Investigators say a male victim was shot in the upper body at an apartment on Waverly St. just before 10:30am.
Gamecock athletics announces 2010-2013 football reunion
Teams from the winningest time of University of South Carolina Football will be honored at the November 4 football game against Jacksonville State, South Carolina Athletics announced Wednesday.
Funeral set for fallen Richland County Deputy
The Funeral for a Richland County Deputy, who died while on the job, is Thursday. Family, friends and Law Enforcement will say goodbye to 23 year old Deputy Jacob Salrin, Thursday at 11 a.m.
Hundreds attend funeral for K-9 Rico, killed by Johns Island suspect
"I don't want my partner to be gone forever. I'll never get to see him bouncing up and down when I bring him food in the morning. I don't want to have the memories of his last moments that I do, but nonetheless, "Here am I, send me," Hunton says.
Local Living:154th South Carolina State Fair October 11-22
In our look at Local Living, it is almost time to hit the Midway. The 154th South Carolina State Fair will take place October 11-22, 2023.
SCDOT: Temporary, overnight closures on I-20 under the Broad River Road bridge
According to the SCDOT there will be a series of temporary, overnight closures on Interstate 20 under the Broad River Road bridge, at mile marker 65. I-20 traffic will be detoured across Broad River Road
South Carolina speaker creates committee to scrutinize how state chooses its judges
The eight Republicans and five Democrats are a mix of lawyers are others being asked to hold public hearings and then debate a bill that can be introduced by the start of February, a few weeks into the 2024 General Assembly session, House Speaker Murrell Smith said in a letter.
FEMA to hold nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones
A nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones will be held Wednesday October, 4 2023 at 2:20pm ET
Deputies: Teens injured in shooting
Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department say two teens were injured in a shooting Tuesday night on Winter Way.
Visitation set tonight for Richland County deputy killed in vehicle crash
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a fallen Richland County deputy. Dignity Memorial says visitation for Deputy Jacob Salrin, 23, is on Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm at the Dunbar Funeral Home at 3926 Devine Street.
29 women, 7 men lost to domestic violence honored at Silent Witness Ceremony
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- The National Domestic Violence Hotline reported answering over 440,000 calls, texts, and chats in 2022. To honor lives…
GREG'S GROCERIES: Law enforcement agencies help nonprofit aid thousands in need
With the help of law enforcement agencies from across the state, Serve & Connect packed more than 3,000 boxes at Tuesday’s event at the Forest Acres Walmart.
U.S. facing shortfall on common antibiotic to treat kids during virus season
As a new virus season begins, the US is facing a shortfall in a common antibiotic to help treat bacterial infections that may happen when a child is sick.
Police: Woman lead police on chase with a baby in the car
Investigators say around 10am Tuesday an Irmo police officer tried to pull over Whitney James, 34, for having the wrong license tag on her car.
Post Offices in South Carolina hosting a USPS job fair
The USPS is looking for individuals to join the postal service through the holidays and beyond. The Post Offices in South Carolina are hosting a job fair.
Disney On Ice returns to Colonial Life Arena with 'Magic in the Stars'
Get ready for some Disney Magic. The Colonial Life Arena has announced that Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars is coming in 2024.
Pet of the Week: Relic!
Relic is a Certified Good Girl! Adopt her today from Lexington County Animal Services!
FEMA: Cell phones to receive nationwide emergency alert test
Nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones Wednesday October, 4 2023. According to FEMA, the test will reach millions of mobile phones across the country via wireless emergency alerts
What you need to know as student loan repayments resume this month.
Federal student loan borrowers will be required to pay their monthly student loan bills starting in October. The pandemic-related pause from 2020, was providing relief to nearly 44 million borrowers by freezing their…
Area students get to jump on the Cocky Reading Express
Cocky and a bunch of his best buds from USC visit an area classroom for the annual Cocky Reading Express.
Kershaw Co. Drug Unit arrest man accused of trafficking meth
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office along with the assistance of the Camden Police Department's drug went to a home in the 2100 block of Old Georgetown Road in Cassatt.
REMEMBERING GREG ALIA: Widow of Forest Acres police officer turns grief into positive change
She decided to create the non-profit Serve and Connect, which works to build relationships between police officers and citizens.
Local Living: Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at the Ballpark
In our look at Local Living, it's almost time for the 2023 Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at the Ballpark. Chris Janson will headline Fall Jam at Segra Park Saturday October 7, 2023
SLED to honor service of K9 Rico, who was killed in the line of duty
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division had announced plans to celebrate the life and honor the service of K9 Rico, who was killed in the line of duty last Wednesday, near Charleston.
