Columbia man sentenced to 10 years on federal drug charge
A Columbia man was sentenced 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana.
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Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Sheriff Leon Lott was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Lower Richland Alumni Foundation this past weekend!
Camden man sentenced to over 18 years in federal prison in connection with Fentanyl overdose death
A Camden man was sentenced to over 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.
Kershaw Coroner: 24 year-old North Carolina man dead following vehicle collision
The Kershaw County Coroner say a North Carolina man is dead following a motor vehicle collision.
Newberry police officer killed in while responding to call
Newberry, S.C. (WOLO)--Chief Kevin Goodman with the Newberry Police Department says an officer was killed Wednesday while responding to a call for service. Trooper David Jones with the South Carolina Highway Patrol says at 5:40pm the patrol car collided with…
Trooper: Collision in Richland Co. on I-26 westbound near 98 mile marker
Officials say there is a collision in Richland County on Interstate 26 westbound near the 98 mile marker.
Lexington deputies find missing 67 year-old woman
Lexington deputies found a missing 67- year-old woman.
Columbia house fire under investigation, displaces two
A department spokesperson says one person was in the home and was treated on the scene by EMS.
ABC's of Education: Lexington Two Schools to offer free breakfast, lunch
Lexington School District Two is also offering students throughout the district free breakfast and lunch in the upcoming school year.
DHEC seeks public’s help tracking West Nile Virus
DHEC wants your help tracking the West Nile Virus.
Black Educators discuss black history education in South Carolina
Florida’s new set of standards on how black history should be taught in public school is drawing some criticism.
LEARNING MADE FUN: Sumter School District reveals three new educational opportunities
Both the STEM explorer and the cyber security unit will be making stops for all the district’s grade levels.
Rapid Shelter Columbia requests hygiene products and other donations
"Really we're looking for items like hygiene products, so -- soap, conditioner, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower shoes, towels, washcloths... really anything you can think of that you need at home to be comfortable, we're asking for items like that," Wall says.
Local Living: Guardians of the Night K9 5K, plus National Night out Kickoff
Guardians of the Night K9 5K fundraiser this weekend in our look at Local Living
Irmo High School teacher accused of giving a minor THC gummies and sexual items
Irmo High School teacher Brianna Carpenter is being held at Lexington Co. Detention Center after she was accused of giving a minor THC gummies and items of a sexual nature.
Historic cupola to be added to Babcock building on Bull Street
ABC Columbia has a look at the well-known cupola before it is restored to its rightful place atop the historic Babcock Building on Bull Street.
Richland deputies arrest man accused of murder on Lester Drive
Richland deputies say a man has been arrested for the July 10 murder of Stephen Wilson.
American Red Cross assisting family in Richland County after home fire
The American Red Cross is assisting four people whose Flamingo Drive home in Columbia was damaged by a fire last night.
Richland School District Two students to receive free meals this school year
Richland School District Two students at 25 schools and centers will eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2023-2024 school year.
South Carolina man charged with sex trafficking of four victims
Aaron T. Simmons, 26, of Greenville forced three adult women to engage in commercial sex between August 2019 and August 2020, according to the indictment.
Columbia men arrested on criminal solicitation of a minor
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrests of two Columbia men on four total charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of minors.
Lanes reopened after accident on Sunset Blvd./US-378 at Mineral Springs Road
The Lexington Police Department says an outbound lane has reopened after a collision on Sunset Blvd./US-378 at Mineral Springs Road.
Richland County Deputies host 13th Annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting their 13th annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K. The event will raise money for the RCSD K9 unit.
ABC's of Education: Benedict graduate goes from intern to full time
In our ABC's of Education, a year after completing an internship with Dominion Energy, one Benedict College graduate is set to start a full-time job with the company.
Orangeburg sports complex prepares to host major youth baseball tournament
“It’s going to have tremendous economic impact," Evering said. "We’re anticipating anywhere from 30 to 50 thousand people."
