Columbia Urban League launches program to help youth with Summer work experience
Summer is here and for many students in the Midlands that means summer jobs.
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Lexington woman sentenced to 5 years for possessing firearm during drug trafficking crime
A Lexington County woman has been sentenced for possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
South Carolina probe into fake IDs leads to ICE detention of 48 immigrants; 6 other people indicted
A two-year investigation into immigrants with fake identity documents led to federal officials detaining 48 workers at a South Carolina metal casting business and six people facing state charges, including two top managers at the plant, authorities announced Thursday.
WATCH: Sheriff Lott holds conference after 1 dead following shooting involving deputies
Sheriff Leon Lott held a press conference Thursday afternoon to discuss an early morning shooting that involved RCSD deputies.
Bamberg man’s good deed leads to $75K lottery win
A Bamberg man’s good deed led to a $75,000 lottery win, said SC Lottery officials.
WATCH IN FULL: Nicole Carmack and Troy Belton, parents of slain teenager, speak at memorial gathering
Cyrus' parents, Nicole Carmack and Troy Belton, spoke alongside their attorney, Todd Rutherford at the event. Their full address to the media and the community can be seen here.
$20,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Winnsboro
Midlands players check your lottery tickets!
Deputies: One killed in Thursday morning shooting, coroner identifies person
Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deadly shooting incident in the area of Summit Ridge Drive.
BREAKING: Sen. Josh Kimbrell suspends campaign for SC governor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The field to be the Republican nominee for South Carolina's next governor is down by one after Sen. Josh Kimbrell announced on social…
Memorial gathering honors the life of slain 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton
Following the not guilty verdict of former store owner Rick Chow, members of the community came together Wednesday evening to honor slain 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton.
Man pleads guilty to trafficking drugs
A Mexican man accused of helping lead a major drug trafficking operation that moved cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin into South Carolina has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge.
Local Living: Dancing with the stars of Columbia
Local Living: Dancing with the stars of Columbia
Lawmakers move to deny $5 million for SC State convocation center
There is another effort to deny funding to South Carolina State University following the decision to remove Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette as commencement speaker.
SC governor signs law increasing penalties for killing a K9 officer
A law increasing the penalties for killing a K9 officer is now official.
Richland Co. deputies respond to drowning at Eastover Park Pool
RCSD says deputies responded to a home in Eastover to take a missing person report on Wednesday morning.
3 left displaced following an afternoon apartment fire
At least three people have been left displaced following an afternoon apartment fire off of Garners Ferry Road, said CRFD.
Lexington Police searching for man accused of shoplifting
Lexington Police says officers are looking for a man who entered a Lowes store and walked out with unpaid items.
RCSD investigators searching for men in connection with Home Depot theft
RCSD investigators searching for men in connection with a Home Depot theft, said RCSD.
1 taken into custody after foot pursuit in Walmart parking lot
Columbia Police says someone was taken into custody after a foot pursuit that began at the Walmart located on Garners Ferry Road.
Orangeburg County deputies searching for man considered armed, dangerous
Orangeburg County deputies are searching for a man considered armed and dangerous.
8 people in apartment building left displaced after fire
CRFD second shift crews were able to stop an apartment fire from spreading throughout the building on Wednesday morning, said officials.
America 250: Heathwood Hall student to share her ideas on adding to America's story on the National Mall
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - As we celebrate the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, there are many people throughout America's history who have…
"I hope every time you blink you see that baby's face" -- Protests and prayers following Chow not guilty verdict
A community is in mourning following Monday night's not guilty verdict for store owner Rick Chow.
Early voting sets record
South Carolina's Primary elections are one week away but voters are already setting records.
Lexington Police remind residents of box fan initiative as Summer heats up
Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is reminding residents about the department's free box fan initiative as the days continue to get hotter.
