Orangeburg Dept. Public Safety, SC State and Claflin partner to open new joint substation
The City of Orangeburg’s Dept. of Public Safety, SC State University, & Claflin University are collaborating to open a joint substation
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More economic growth in Richland County with expansion of film producer facility
Richland County officials are announcing the lease of a 210,600-square-foot speculative industrial building in Blythewood’s Carolina Pines Industrial Park to Charter Next Generation
Midlands man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
The SC Attorney General's Office says Alex Koon, 31, of West Columbia was arrested on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Midlands man and woman plead guilty to hate crime
According to the US Attorney's Office, in January and February of 2021 Gabriel Brunson, 20, and Sierra Fletcher, 21, specifically targeted Hispanic victims for armed robberies at places like gas stations and grocery stores.
Chapin H.S. remembers student, football player
Chapin, SC (WOLO) ---Chapin High School is mourning the loss of a student who was found dead inside his home Tuesday morning. 17-year-old HERE Fabian 'Tre' Ruff from Little Mountain was a Senior, and…
Republicans battle it out in first debate
The first GOP debate just ended with all major candidates including two from South Carolina
Timmerman School becomes first in nation to implement new lockdown system
In the event of gunshot, the system automatically locks down the entire school on its own.
Who will stand out in tonight's GOP Primary Debate? -- USC political science professor offers insight
"You've got to walk this very fine line and thread this needle of directly challenging Trump if you want to somehow become the nominee, but not doing it in such a way that hurts you with Trump's supporters," says Darmofal.
Local Living: Adoption Special at Columbia Animal Services
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Clear the Shelter event this month. The free adoption special is going on now through August 31, 2023. To take part in the event, you can head to the shelter…
New community resource center is now open in city of Columbia
A new community resource center is now open in Columbia
ONE-ON-ONE: DHEC warns about 'flesh-eating' bacteria being found in cases nationwide
After entering the body, the bacteria produces an infection.
Special Election date set to fill seat for the late Senator John Scott
A date has been set to fill the vacant seat of the late South Carolina Senator John Scott junior
Reaction to SC Supreme Court ruling on fetal heartbeat bill, 6 week abortion ban constitutional
In a ruling, the SC Supreme Court reversed a previous ruling and determined the state's Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act is Constitutional.
SC Supreme Court vacates injunction, rules Heartbeat abortion ban constitutional
In a Wednesday morning ruling, the South Carolina Supreme Court reversed a previous ruling and determined the state's Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act Constitutional.
City officials to hold ribbon cutting for new Community Resource Center in Columbia
City officials will hold ribbon cutting Wednesday for a new community resource center next to the Kathryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center.
Suspect in multiple vehicle thefts has been arrested in Newberry manhunt
Newberry County deputies say the suspect accused of multiple vehicle thefts has been captured following a manhunt.
Lexington County arrest shooting suspect
A Lexington county man is in custody after Deputies say he is accused in a shooting that injured two people.
Chapin H.S. student found dead inside his home
Authorities tell ABC Columbia News that a Chapin High School student has been found dead
Several juveniles at DSS taken into custody after attack
The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a physical altercation that took place at the Department of Social Services (DSS) Tuesday evening.
Former Gamecock A'ja Wilson ties WNBA scoring record Tuesday
Hopkins native and former Gamecock A'ja Wilson tied a WNBA scoring record on Tuesday night.
Camp Cole breaks ground on new activity center
Official construction will begin in September and is expected to be complete by May, 2024.
Local Living: A look at Zoofari
Are you ready to go on a wild safari for a good cause? Tickets are on sale now for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's Zoofari
2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: RFK Jr. stops by ABC Columbia studios during SC campaign tour
Kennedy promises to improve Americans' quality of life if elected president.
Gas Prices on the rise in SC
According the Gas Buddy, the average gasoline prices in Columbia have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week,
Pet of the Week: Bowser
Don't let his size fool you! Bowser, also lovingly known as Bowser Bear by shelter staff, is a gentle giant and as sweet as can be. He's looking for his furever home through the Kershaw County Humane Society.
