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Lexington Sheriff’s Dept. hosting blood drive tomorrow

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is hosting a blood drive tomorrow!

SC residents buy lottery tickets ahead of drawing for 3rd largest jackpot

So what are your odds of winning the lottery?

U.S. Postal Service employees charged in million dollar national coronavirus fraud scheme

Three former U.S. Postal Service employees were recently charged in an alleged million dollar national coronavirus fraud ring.

Lexington Police searching for alleged Hobby Lobby shoplifters

The Lexington Police Department is searching for two individuals who allegedly shoplifted from Hobby Lobby on December 7, 2022.

Former SC Priest indicted for sexual abuse of minor

Former South Carolina priest Jamie Adolfo Gonzalez-Farias was indicted on three counts for the alleged sexual abuse of an 11 year-old minor.

West Columbia hosting 2nd Thursday Night Meeting Street Artisan Market on Jan. 12

West Columbia is hosting it's 2nd Thursday Night Meeting Street Artisan Market on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

$50,000 Powerball winning ticket sold in Winnsboro

A South Carolina lottery player won big last night!

Columbia man sentenced to 46 months for multiple firearms offenses

A 25 year-old gang member plead guilty to possession of multiple firearms and was sentenced to more than 46 months in federal prison.

Pet of the Week: Jilly!

Jilly is a 12-week-old Shepard mix with Pawmetto Lifeline. She's looking for her 'furever home.' Can you help?

Orangeburg authorities searching for murder suspect

The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety needs your help finding a murder suspect on the run.

Dr. Monica Elkins Scott appointed SCSBA Region 8 Director

The South Carolina School Board Association's (SCSBA) Board of Directors has appointed a new Region 8 Director this year.

Sen. Mia McLeod leaving Democratic Party

The Senator from Richland Co. writing that she is leaving the party because "...it no longer espouses the values my constituents and I hold dear."

Former Alvin S. Glenn jail officer accused of misconduct in office

The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a jail officer accused of misconduct in office.

Local Living: Oyster Roast event and Richland Library winter book sale

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DHEC warning residents to mask up

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Nearly all counties in South Carolina have high or medium levels of covid-19 cases, according to the Center for Diseases Control. "All but two counties is…

Attorney General releases annual human trafficking report

The report details prevention and response to human trafficking in South Carolina.

State senators preview important issues ahead of legislative session

Senate majority leader Shane Massey says he is focusing on three topics ahead of the start of the legislative session.

Gas prices rise $3.02/gallon average in Columbia

Gas prices in the Palmetto state have risen in recent days.

Deputies: Former Richland Co. jail officer charged after inappropriate relationship with inmate

Deputies say the inmate in question was being held on a murder charge.

U.S. Attorney's Office celebrates National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

The United States Attorney's Office is celebrating law enforcement agencies across the state today in observance of national Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!