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Lexington School District Two names new Chief Financial Officer

Lexington School District Two has named Sky Strickland as the new Chief Financial Officer for the district.

Saluda Coroner ID's motor vehicle crash victim

Saluda Coroner Keith Turner identified the driver killed in a one vehicle crash on Denny Highway/ SC-194 near Bridle Path Road in Saluda.

Extra patrols by Lexington traffic deputies scheduled this week

This week's traffic safety locations include:

ABC Columbia is 'On the Road' in Chester

Our On the Road series showcases towns, cities and more across SC

Memorial Day travel expected to be up this year

Memorial day weekend expected to be busy on the roads and in the skies

COVID-19 Test kits available for free at most DHEC health clinics across SC

(WOLO)--You can still pick up a COVID-19 test kit at many DHEC clinics across the state.

City of Columbia offices to be closed Memorial Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— The City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day

Local Living: Weekend events in the Midlands

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health. Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- In our look at Local Living, we highlight some of the many weekend happenings in the Midlands. Food Truck Fridays The City of Columbia continues…

LCSD hosts trailer stamping event this weekend

The county is hosting an event this weekend to make sure citizens are able to keep their property protected in the event it's ever stolen.

ABC's of Education: Allen University's band to represent S.C. during national parade

In our ABC's of Education we hone in on one area HBCU that will be marching to the beat of their own drum this time next year on a national scale.

414TH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY: Army unit from Orangeburg prepares for overseas deployment

The soldiers’ mission is part of Operation Atlantic Resolve and most will be deployed to Europe.

Local Living: Fill the Red Truck supply drive this weekend

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health

Dominion Energy performing tree-trimming this week

Drivers use caution: Dominion Energy might be out in your neighborhood trimming trees this upcoming week.

Governor’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year ceremony

The Governor's Law Enforcement Officer of the Year ceremony was held this morning at Seawell's Restaurant in Columbia.

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Eastover Mayor Phillip Gunter arrested on assault and battery charges

Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of Eastover Mayor Phillip Gunter on charges of assault and battery 2nd degree.

Interstate stop leads to arrests for distribution and drug trafficking

Sumter County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of several subjects after a vehicle stop led to the discovery of narcotics.

RCSD: Third suspect arrested in Meadowlake Park shooting

Deputies say he is charged with eleven counts of attempted murder as well as possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Orangeburg Sheriff alerts public about fake security system repairmen

Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says two fake security system repairmen received a resident's financial card information during a home visit.

Taste of Newberry Bingo contest is back!

Get your taste buds ready!

Husband of bride killed in alleged DUI crash on wedding night to receive nearly $1M in settlement

Widowed groom: Bride killed in crash didn't want wedding night to end

Aric Hutchinson wishes he could remember the crash, but he said he does remember his bride’s last words to him before the golf cart carrying them along a South Carolina beach road from their wedding reception was hit by a car driven by a woman who authorities say was drunk.