City of Columbia to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with event on Monday
City of Columbia announced it will host the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
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Free health screening event to be held at Walmart pharmacies Saturday
Walmart is providing free health screenings to South Carolina residents this weekend during the shopping center's Wellness Day on Saturday, Jan. 14
Friday's Mega Millions $1.35 Billion drawing winning numbers
Grab those tickets, we have the winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday's drawing here!
Filing open for District 4 Columbia City Council seat
City officials say filing is open for a special election to fill the vacant District 4 Council seat.
RESTAURANT WEEK: Columbia establishments prepare special dishes for 11-day event
Bright says business has picked up for restaurants over the past year and would like that momentum to continue during Restaurant Week South Carolina.
Newberry scammers using church directories say authorities
We have a scam alert to pass along to residents in Newberry County.
Repair work continues at Colony Apartments
Work continues at the Colony Apartments after residents were evacuated the week after Christmas due to lack of heat and water.
USC unveils historical markers at Horseshoe
The University of South Carolina now has a permanent reminder of the events that took place on campus following the Civil War during what is known as the reconstruction period.
Lexington Sheriff's Dept., Publix to raise money towards Special Olympics
The Lexington Sheriff's Department is partnering with the Public grocery stores in both Lexington and Red Bank to raise money for the SC Law Enforcement Torch run for Special Olympics.
College Goal SC campaign helps students access financial aid
High school seniors needing help completing the yearly Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications are in luck!
Local Living: State Museum hosts Accessibility Morning, plus The Harlem Globetrotters
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--In our look at Local Living, the South Carolina State Museum is hosting an accessibility morning Saturday, January 14 from 9-11am. According to the museum, the program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, and young adults…
DHEC awards twenty SC schools as ‘Champions of the Environment’
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced twenty state schools will receive "Champions of the Environment" grants to support environmental education in classrooms.
Chapin Town Council meeting postponed until Jan. 24
The Chapin Town Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 17 will be moved to January 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Upstate man charged with attempted sexual conduct with minor
The Lexington Police Department charged 58 year-old Bryan Wesley Rogers with Attempted Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor following an undercover investigation.
Beaufort authorities searching for missing, endangered 15 year-old boy
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing and endangered 15-year-old Timothy Landon Bonk.
Charleston deputies search for truck possibly linked to trailer thefts
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a vehicle possibly connected to trailer thefts.
West Columbia City Hall closing for MLK Day
The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Dominion Energy continues tree trimming activities this week
Dominion Energy announced they will continue their tree trimming effort along utility lines this year.
West Columbia Riverwalk now open after flood closure
The West Columbia Riverwalk has reopened after being temporarily closed due to flooding.
Lexington PD asks drivers to be alert as work may cause lane closures
The Lexington Police are asking drivers to be alert as they make their way through the Town of Lexington over the next two nights.
Lottery player wins $50,000 in Columbia
Someone purchased a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 in the Midlands.
Chief Meteorologist John Farley tracking potential severe weather
Chief Meteorologist John Farley tracking potential severe weather
Columbia Police arrest man accused of attempted bank robbery
The Columbia Police Department arrested a man who allegedly attempted to rob the State Credit Union on Colonial Drive.
Columbia Fire Dept. responds to house kitchen fire, no injuries reported
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to reports of smoke coming from a home at the 1700 block of Poultry Lane in Gadsden Thursday afternoon.
Former SC correctional officer charged with sexual misconduct
The SC Department of Corrections charged 35 year-old Shanelle Betterson Eichelberger with sexual misconduct with an inmate while serving as a correctional officer.
