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Deputies: Argument between two men, two women ends in shooting

According to deputies this was an isolated incident and those involved know each other.

SC Tax Free Weekend: What you need to know from SC DOR

The state's annual tax free weekend starts Friday, August 4, 2023

Police urge caution following power outages

Affecting area intersections

SC DOT: Access to Garner Lane relocated from I-20 eastbound ramp to Longcreek Drive

The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants drivers to know that today access to Garner Lane will be relocated from the Interstate 20 eastbound ramp to Longcreek Drive

Easley Police officer struck, killed by train

An Easly Police officer is dead after authorities say he was struck by a train while trying to save a someone else.

"Healing first" center coming to South Carolina aims to lower reincarcerations

At the State House, officials with Wells Fargo announced they'll provide up to $60 million to support the national expansion of a nonprofit group called Concordance -- a group which aims to reduce repeat criminal offenses by providing inmates an opportunity to heal before fully re-entering society.

Local Living: Back to School and First Sunday

In our look at Local Living, the South Carolina State Museum is offering $1 general admission on August 6, 2023 for First Sunday.

Applications available for new Columbia Housing location

Two and three-bedroom town homes are available now at The Oaks at St. Anna's Park.

Manufacturer announces first US manufacturing operations in South Carolina

Zilmet USA will bring a $32.7 million investment and create approximately 50 new jobs in Georgetown County, according to the Governor's office.

SC Sales Tax Holiday set to begin Friday

South Carolina's annual tax free weekend runs August 4 at 12 a.m. until August 6 at 11:59 p.m

DHEC: (WIC) Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is offering mobile payment options

According to state health officials, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is offering two electronic options to purchase locally grown produce at farmers’ markets

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Columbia Council gives green light to Finlay Park revitalization project

City Council approved an provision allowing the Finlay Park Revitalization and Construction Project to move forward Tuesday night.

Eutawville man charged in deadly shooting

The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a Eutawville man accused in a deadly shooting that happened last week.

Wish comes true for six-year-old Lexington boy who survived leukemia

Thanks to Make-a-Wish South Carolina and their corporate partner, Aflac, Daniel found out he and his family will head to the Kennedy Space Center at the end of August so he can learn how to be an astronaut.

National Night Out events across the Midlands

A look at how the Midlands is taking part in National Night Out

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School Resource Officer in every public school in Lexington County, says Sheriff

Every public school in Lexington County has a permanently assigned School Resource Officer, for the very first time.

Fentanyl Trafficking bill signed into law by Governor McMaster

Update: Home barricade situation resolved peacefully

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--What could have been a deadly situation was resolved peacefully Tuesday afternoon. Richland Co. deputies surrounded a home on the 100 block of Morningside Dr. Tuesday morning after they say…

ABC's of Education: Biden administration opens student loan repayment plan

In tonight's ABC's of Education, The Biden Administration opened its new student loan repayment plan, giving borrowers an early shot at signing up for the program.

Road back open after overturned tractor trailer on I26 caught fire

Highway Patrol says the road is back open along Interstate 26 at Exit 91 after an overturned tractor trailer caught fire.

Denmark Technical College recognizes heroic law enforcement officers

Around three months ago back in April, Deputy Duckson backed up state trooper BA Frazier during a traffic stop.

Forest Acres police arrest man accused of kidnapping family member

The Forest Acres POlice Department says they have arrested a man facing various charges including kidnapping a family member overnight.

Newberry Police Department honors fallen officer Lt. Michael Wood, Jr.

Wood was killed in an automobile accident last Wednesday when his patrol car collided with a tractor trailer. On Monday morning, the Newberry Police Department and law enforcement from around the Midlands came together to honor his life.