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Dillon Co. mourns the loss of sheriff

The Dillon County Sheriff's Office announced the unexpected death of Sheriff Douglas Pernell Monday.

Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews road intersection remains closed for repairs

A traffic alert is still in place for drivers in Irmo. The City of Columbia says the Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews road intersection remains closed for repairs.

West Columbia man charged in gas station shooting

Lexington deputies say they arrested a man they say shot and a car full of people.

RCSD searches for suspect accused of stealing deputy cruiser

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping members of the public will be able to help them locate a man suspected of stealing one of the Sheriff's deputies police cruiser. Image:…

Severe Midlands storms cause power outages, scattered debris

Severe storms blow through the Midlands causing outages

Dominion offering assistance as hot weather continues

The utility says it offers a Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Columbia High School introduces national defense themed magnet program

Through its partnership with a nonprofit organization called the Celebrate Freedom Foundation, the school will provide students with four new academies including pre-engineering, biomedical, cybersecurity, and aerospace.

Orangeburg post office renamed to honor community leader

“Everybody liked J.I. Washington, but everybody was not ready to respect J.I. Wahsington," said Rep. Jim Clyburn. "Naming this post office gives him his just due.”

For the first time, sibling principals lead schools in Richland School District One

Celebrating a first, Richland School District One will now have a brother and sister leading as principals within the district.

Local Living: Accessibility morning at the State Museum

Accessibility Morning" Returns This Saturday to the South Carolina State Museum

Districts dismissing early due to severe weather

The first day of school is ending early for two Midlands school districts.

Tracking the potential for Severe Weather

ABC Columbia Forecast- The ABC Columbia weather team is tracking the potential for severe weather Monday afternoon

Deputies: Man facing Fentanyl Trafficking charges in Lexington County after traffic stop

Lexington County Deputies have arrested a man accused of trafficking fentanyl

Update on Richland County Chase suspect accused of hitting Deputy's Vehicle

27-year-old Renee Perry is being charged with Failure to stop for blue lights and Assault and Battery First degree. She's accused of hitting a Richland County Deputy's vehicle.

No injuries in tractor-trailer fire on I-26 East near Exit 97

Columbia firefighters say no one is injured following a tractor-trailer fire on I-26 East at Exit 97 Monday morning.

Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews Road intersection closed for repairs

City officials notifying motorists of the closure of the Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews intersection for infrastructure repairs beginning Monday, Aug. 7.