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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.

2 arrested in relation to Saturday morning shooting, say Orangeburg County Sheriff

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said two men have been charged for a fatal Saturday morning shooting at the Crown Inn motel.

Road closed due to numerous utility lines down in SC 34 By Pass area

Newberry County officials say due to numerous utility lines being down at the intersection of SC 34 By Pass and Adelaide Street, the road will be closed at SC 34 By Pass and Wilson Road and on Adelaide Street at SC 34 By Pass on the Fairground side.

Pedestrian struck and killed on Lake Edisto Rd. in Orangeburg

Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was struck and killed on Lake Edisto Road near the intersection with Airy Hall Drive Monday night.

Victim identified in train vs. pedestrian collision in Clarendon Co.

The Clarendon County Coroner's Office has identified the pedestrian struck and killed by a train on Sunday.

Driver charged with DUI after collision knocks pedestrian off Gervais St. Bridge

Columbia Police have charged a man with felony DUI following a collision that knocked a pedestrian off the Gervais Street bridge Sunday.

Jury Finds Rick Chow Not Guilty In Murder Of Cyrus Carmack Belton

WATCH IT HERE: Jury finds Rick Chow not guilty in death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton

Around 8:40 p.m., Monday, the jury in the Rick Chow murder trial returned its verdict - finding Chow not guilty of murder in the death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in 2023.

Gas prices falling slightly in SC

Some good news at the pump, gas prices continue to fall in South Carolina and across the Midlands. Crysty Vaughan has more on the average price at the pump.

SC early voting continues through Friday

SC early voting continues through Friday, Crysty Vaughan has more in our Vote 2026 coverage.

Local school districts to provide free meals this summer

Several local school districts like Richland One, Kershaw County School Dist. & Lexington One are providing students free meals this summer.

City of West Columbia's 10th Annual Taste On The River

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan speaks with Anna Huffman to get a preview of the 10th Annual Taste On The River event in West Columbia. The culinary…

Firefighters tackle structure fire in Camden

According to the City of Camden, multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire near Rutledge Street and Church Street in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning.