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Irmo Police Chief addresses fake social media post regarding homicide

The Irmo Police Department has addressed a fake social media post that has been circulating regarding the homicide at the Kroger on Feb. 14.

2023 Veteran's Expo to provide military families with free health screenings

The 2nd annual Veteran's Expo is set to take place on March 10 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Fairfield County Recreation Center.

Fort Jackson welcomes new command sergeant major

Fort Jackson will welcome Command Sgt. Major Erick E. Ochs as its new command sergeant major.

South Carolina State University celebrates 127th birthday

South Carolina State University held a Founders' Day program to celebrate its 127th birthday this weekend.

Brookland Lakeview Mental Health Awareness training classes

Many attended the Brookland Lakeview Mental Health Awareness training classes as leaders try to equip the community on how to respond in a mental health crisis.

No. 1 Gamecocks, Cooke top Lady Vols 74-58 for SEC title

Zia Cooke scored 24 points and Aliyah Boston added 18 as No. 1 South Carolina pulled away in the final two quarters to beat Tennessee 74-58 for the SEC championship on Sunday.

City of Columbia hosts Food Truck Fridays in March

You can sample local foods at the return of the City of Columbia's Food Truck Fridays through the month of March

Manufacturer announces new plant in Blythewood, creating thousands of jobs

Scout Motors is establishing its first manufacturing plant in Blythewood

Local Living : Columbia hosts St Patrick's Pet Adoption Special

A look at the Columbia Animal Services Adoption Special

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son- Recap

Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh sentenced to consecutive life sentences in murders of his wife and youngest son

Annual Craftsmen's Spring Classic Art and Craft Festival at State Fairgrounds

Spring is blooming at the State Fairgrounds. The annual Craftsmen's Spring Classic Art and Craft Festival is happening March 3-5, 2023.

Local Living: Craftsmen's Classic, Saluda Beerfest

Here's a look at some of the events happening around town in your Local Living brought to you by MUSC Health.

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Fairfield Co. deputies arrest grand larceny suspects

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office have arrested two men charged with Grand Larceny after items were swiped from a hunting property not far from Lake Wateree.

New: SC Dept. of Corrections releases new mugshot, update on Alex Murdaugh status

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Friday afternoon the South Carolina Department of Corrections announced that Inmate Richard Alexander Murdaugh had arrived at Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center in Columbia. According to SC Corrections officials, Murdaugh…

SLED investigating officer-involved shooting in Aiken County

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating a shooting involving an officer in Aiken County.

41 years later -- Family continues search for Herman "Deac" Caldwell, Jr.

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Forty-one years ago on March 3rd, 1982, Herman and Ella Caldwell saw their son Herman Jr. for the last…

Alex Murdaugh booked in Midlands correctional facility

Officials with the Department of Corrections say Murdaugh was booked into Kirkland Correctional Reception and Evaluation Center Friday.

Man faces charges for Columbia parking garage bomb threat

A man is facing charges after he allegedly called in a bomb threat to the City of Columbia parking garages yesterday.

West Columbia road closures expected during Kinetic Derby test run

The City of West Columbia is warning residents to expect road closures on March 11 during a test run for Kinetic Derby Day.

Lexington men arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says two Lexington men have been arrested on seven charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Districts cancel after-school activities due to possible inclement weather

Several school districts have issued cancellations for their after-school programs, activities, and athletic events due to the possibility of inclement weather.