SCDHHS warns against Medicaid scam
Officials say Medicaid members in several states, including South Carolina have received emails, texts or calls from scammers asking for money or gift cards to keep or reinstate health coverage.
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Irmo Firefighter James Muller’s funeral underway
Hundreds of local firefighters and community members are saying their goodbyes to a Midlands firefighter killed in the line of duty.
Gov. McMaster sending SC National Guard to Southern Border
This is not the first time the South Carolina Guard has served at the border, they also did so in 2021.
Dispatch audio from shooting that killed Cyrus Carmack-Belton released
ABC Columbia News was provided the dispatch audio from the shooting that killed 14 year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton.
Attorney releases statement on murder of 14 year-old
Attorney Todd Rutherford has released a statement regarding the death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton, 14, at a Shell gas station in Columbia during the weekend.
Increase in crime can be connected to warm weather
Temperatures are not the only thing heating up, warmer weather can be the blame for tempers flaring.
Richland deputies investigate jail stabbing
The victim was transported to the hospital with multiple stab wounds to his upper and lower body.
Sunscreen mistakes many people make leaving skin unprotected
It's the unofficial start of Summer! And as you spend more time outside don't forget to protect your skin from the sun!
Mega Millions makes a Midlands resident a bit richer
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Someone in the Midlands is a little richer after winning $10,000 on a ticket for Friday's Mega Millions drawing. The ticket was sold at White Pond Food and Beverage…
COLD CASE: Richland County Coroner's Office solves 'Jane Doe' mystery after 41 years
This led to a family in North Carolina recognizing their missing loved one.
SC State Museum provides autism training to Summer Camp Educators
The South Carolina State Museum and the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs are teaming up to offer training to the museum's Summer Camp Educators, hoping to better serve children with autism and other special needs.
Eddie's new flying friend at EdVenture Children’s Museum!
A popular destination for kids here in Columbia is rebranding itself in part by switching out a certain well-known insect.
South Carolina gas station owner makes 1st court appearance on murder charge in teen's death
A South Carolina gas station owner accused of chasing a 14-year-old boy from his store and fatally shooting him in the back made his first court appearance Tuesday on a murder charge in the death.
Gas prices in Columbia $3.09/average
The price of a gallon of gas here in Columbia has fallen 2 cents since last week.
Lexington Coroner ID's fatality in Two Notch Road single-vehicle collision
The Lexington Coroner has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle collision in the 4000 block of Two Notch Road in the Gilbert area at approximately 7 a.m. on May 29.
Sumter Police: $5K stolen goods found; man charged
Sumter Police say a local man faces charges after $5,000 worth of stolen merchandise was confiscated from his home.
5 Columbia men sentenced to federal prison following armed bank robbery
The U.S. Department of Justice says five Columbia men have been sentenced collectively to more than 42 years in federal prison after the armed robbery of a bank ATM on Fairfield Road.
UPDATE: Columbia Police says 36 year-old male found safe
Columbia Police says a missing 36 year-old male has been found
Traffic Advisory: Roads to be closed for funeral procession of fallen Irmo Firefighter
Lake Murray Blvd from Nursery Road to I-26 will be shut down for the funeral procession of fallen Irmo Firefighter James Mulle, says Irmo Police.
Lexington man arrested for tax evasion, accused of not filing returns for 7 years
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) says a Lexington man was arrested on Tuesday and charged with seven counts of tax evasion.
Pet of the Week: Harold
Meet Harold! This tuxedo kitty is under a year old and was found as a stray on the side of the road in Kershaw County. Can you give him his purrrfect home?
$10,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Elgin
Someone in the Midlands is a little richer after winning $10,000 on a ticket for Friday's Mega Millions drawing.
Suspects in Pilgrim Pride chicken theft in Sumter charged
Two men wanted for stealing $40k worth of Boneless Chicken Breast from Pilgrim’s Pride have been arrested in Sumter.
Sumter Police look to ID suspect seen running away after cash stolen from business
Sumter Police needs help identifying a man seeing running away after cash was taken from a Broad Street business.
RCSD: Man wanted in connection with violent home invasion
Richland Co. investigators are searching for a man wanted on multiple charges in connection with a violent home invasion.
