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High School coach charged after relationship with student discovered

Sumter Police say a high school coach faces charges after the 57 year-old had a sexual relationship with a student.

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Richland Co. Sheriff's Department honors fallen deputies

The Richland Co. Sheriff's Department is honoring their fallen heroes with a ceremony in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Day today.

RCSD: bond revocation hearing for Justin Chappell held today

A man charged with assaulting a Richland County deputy and her K9 last month had a hearing this morning to revoke his bond.

Beaufort youths injured in two separate weekend shooting events

The Beaufort Co. Sheriff's Office says two separate shootings occurred on Friday night in northern Beaufort Co., injuring several youths.

Deputies: Woman accused of hiding drugs in fake pregnant belly

According to deputies, their first red flag was when the couple gave conflicting information about her "due date".

UPDATE: 87 year-old missing woman located safely

The Irmo Police Department says a 87 year-old woman was located safely after she was declared missing last week.

Lexington Coroner releases identity of single-vehicle collision victim

The Lexington Coroner has released the identity of the individual who died in a single-vehicle collision on Gardner's Terrace Road in the West Columbia area of Lexington Co on May 13 at around 12:58 a.m.

Lexington Coroner releases identity of teen in fatal moped accident

Lexington Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of an individual who died in a moped accident in the 100 block of Windsor Park Drive.

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Lexington man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

SC Attorney General Wilson says Caleb Dawkins has been charged with six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Power of the Purse Fundraising Event

United Way of the Midlands' Women in Philanthropy is rolling out the pink carpet this week for their 21st annual Power of the Purse event, and they're encouraging everyone to come out to support the cause!

Governor: SC General Assembly to reconvene for special session Tuesday

Governor Henry McMaster has issued an Executive to reconvene the General Assembly for an extra legislative session to take up several issues.

Consumers To Spend $35 Billion For Mother’s Day

Big bucks will be spent on mom this Mother's Day

Consumers will shell out $35.7 billion for mom, based on annual survey.

Riverbanks Zoo expansion to include new home for Komodo Dragons

More expansion is in the works for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden as part of the Bridge to the Wild project.

Prices at the pump in SC on the rise

Average gas price in the Midlands $3.13 per gallon

Free COVID-19 test kits available at some DHEC clinics

COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests has been refreshed and kits are available for free at most DHEC health clinics throughout the state.

City of Columbia hosting Touch A Truck event in May

The City of Columbia is inviting the public to a Touch-A-Truck event on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

City of Columbia hosting Prime Time in the Parks Teen program

Columbia Parks & Recreation is hosting 3 free teen nights for Columbia’s youth, which begin Friday, June 23.

Orangeburg - Wilkinson H.S. Students join Black Expo vendors

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A group of students will be representing Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School as vendors at the 26th annual Black Expo. The Orangeburg County School say the experience will "provide…

Torch Run kicks off start to Special Olympics State 'Summer Games'

Law Enforcement agencies around the Midlands and the Upstate participated in a 140 mile relay for the Special Olympics.

Congressman Jim Clyburn to receive an honorary degree

In tonight's abc's of education South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn will be awarded with an honorary degree from Howard University this weekend.

Local Living: Mother's Day at SC Museum, Black Expo & more

Here's a look at some of the events taking place in and around Columbia in your Local Living brought to you by MUSC Health

Students use 3-D printing to create sea lion feeding buckets for Riverbanks Zoo

Zookeepers at Riverbanks Zoo's Sea Lion Landing say their feeding buckets kept breaking, until students at Richland Two Institute of Innovation stepped in to help create a new one.