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Local Living: Irmo Okra Strut this weekend

In our look at Local Living, we are headed to Irmo for the annual Irmo Okra Strut

National Coffee day may get you some freebies Friday

There is something brewing Friday! It is National Coffee Day. And coffee drinkers can get ready for some freebies Friday.

Firefighters respond to early morning house fire

While they were battling the blaze, firefighters say they had to block off the road to protect the water supply.

Eau Claire community prayer rally set for Sunday

A community prayer rally will be held Sunday in response to the shooting deaths of three Eau Claire High School students.

Parole denied again for a woman serving 15 years in prison for fatally stabbing her abuser

Tiffany Jenae Carroll, 36, failed to get the two-thirds vote necessary for parole. Despite a 3-2 decision supporting her bid to rejoin society, efforts again fell short because the bar is higher for certain violent crimes. One member abstained from voting and another was absent.

Fairfield Co. Deputies investigating suspicious deaths

The Fairfield County Sheriff's office is investigating the deaths of two people in the Ridgeway area.

Sumter Co. Deputies search for missing woman

Sumter Co. Deputies say they are searching for a woman that hasn't been in nearly six months.

SC Red Cross: Donors needed due to national blood and platelet shortage

The American Red Cross is in urgent need of donations and is asking for your help. The Red Cross says it is facing a national blood and platelet shortage

The 25th Annual 'Zoofari' is back at Riverbanks Zoo!

It's their wildest fundraiser of the year! Zoofari is back for its 25th year at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden this Friday, and you can still get tickets!

2-year-old girl dies in an accidental shooting in Lugoff

Kershaw Co. deputies say a 2-year-old girl is dead from an accidental shooting Wednesday at the Sherwood Forest Apartments in Lugoff.

Richland Co. Coroner identifies Willow Oak shooting victims

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Coroner has identified the two people killed in an overnight shooting on Tuesday September 26, 2023. According to Richland County Coroner Nadia Rutherford, says 25 year old…

Richland School District Two settles alleged sex abuse lawsuit

The family of a Ridge View High School basketball player who was allegedly sexually assaulted by several teammates prior to a game in 2020 has settled their lawsuit with Richland School District Two for $285,000 dollars.

Fairfield County deputies arrest shooting suspect

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man suspected in an area shooting that took place earlier this month.

Midlands experts encourage vaccinations for flu, Covid-19, and RSV

"We cannot kill our elders. We have to protect them, and one of our protections is getting the vaccines. And there are now updated vaccines for all three of these," says Albrecht.

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Sumter PD searches for suspect wanted in connection to armed robbery, assault

The Sumter Police Department is hoping you will be able to provide them with information to help them track down a man police say is wanted in connection to an assault and armed robbery.

Richland County Coroner identifies two victims in shooting off Willow Oak Drive

The Richland County Coroner has identified the two victims in a Tuesday shooting off Willow Oak Drive

Russell Laffitte due to prison Thursday after bond request denied

He is expected to start serving his seven-year sentence on Thursday, Sept. 28.

Human remains found in ditch in Clarendon County are those of missing woman, say Deputies

Human remains found alongside a road in Clarendon County are those of missing women, say Deputies

Cleanup efforts by U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps underway following F35 jet crash earlier this month

Cleanup efforts by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps are underway following the F35 Stealth Fighter Jet crash near Florence on September 17, 2023.

Attorney: Richland School Dist. 2 reaches settlement in alleged sexual assault lawsuit

A spokesperson for Columbia Attorney Tyler Bailey says the family of a Ridge View High School basketball player who was allegedly sexually assaulted by several teammates prior to a game in 2020 has settled their lawsuit with Richland School Dist. 2 for $285,000.