Rabid raccoon confirmed in Orangeburg County after dog exposure, DPH says
A racoon was confirmed to have rabies on Thursday after exposing one dog to the virus in Orangeburg County, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health.
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South Carolina gas prices drop to average of $3.65 a gallon, bringing summer travel relief
The average price of gas in South Carolina has fallen once again, bringing much needed relief to motorists as summer kicks off, bringing with it an increase in travel.
COMET to offer free rides to polls for June Primary voting
The COMET is offering free rides to the polls for voters in Columbia on Tuesday.
Pedestrian knocked off Gervais St. Bridge by drunk driver dies, driver's charges upgraded
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has identified the victim as 24-year-old Michael Derrick of Snellville, Georgia.
Henry McMaster Jr. ends speculation about being a potential Evette running mate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - After a week of speculation following a social media post by President Donald Trump, it appears Henry McMaster Jr. will not be Lt. Governor Pamela Evette's running…
SCEMD took part in governor's hurricane tabletop exercise
South Carolina Emergency Management Division and other agencies took part in the governor's hurricane tabletop exercise Friday.
AG Wilson to prosecute woman accused of scamming around the state
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office will assume the prosecution of Pamela Schronce.
Shooting on Atrium Way leaves one injured
RCSD deputies are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting that left one person injured, says the sheriff's dept.
Summer fan initiatives in the Midlands
As the weather heats up this Summer, there is fan initiatives in the Midlands helping to keep people cool.
Lexington Police searching for people accused of shoplifting at Ulta Beauty
Lexington Police are searching for people accused of shoplifting at Ulta Beauty in April, said the police dept.
KCSO: Man arrested in relation to Camden May carjacking incident
Kershaw County deputies have arrested someone in relation to a May carjacking incident that happened in Camden, says the KCSO.
Fire crews in Dutch Fork responded to Johnson Marina Road structure fire
Fire crews in Dutch Fork responded to a structure fire on Johnson Marina Road, say fire officials.
Irmo Fire crews work to put out structure fire
Irmo Fire and CRFD crews worked together to put out a commercial structure fire on St. Andrews Road, say fire officials.
The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices
The American job market continues to show surprising strength — good news for President Donald Trump who has taken a beating in the polls over the surging gasoline prices that followed U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Crysty Vaughan officially joins Tyler Ryan and Curtis Wilson as co-host of Good Morning Columbia
Crysty Vaughan officially joins Tyler Ryan and Curtis Wilson weekdays on Good Morning Columbia beginning June 8th
Live Like London Foundation's Shoreline Shuffle
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- The Live Like London Foundation is holding their Shoreline Shuffle! The Foundation is raising money to help families navigate traumatic events with 100% of the proceeds going to support…
Midlands girl hopes to help further define the American story told on the National Mall
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - An effort is underway to build the Women's Suffrage National Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It will be the first monument…
Deputies face heavy gunfire following multiple neighborhood shootings, 1 possible suspect dead
Lott is asking anyone in the following areas to check their ring cameras and see if they have any helpful video from last night. Those areas are Fox Grove Circle, Royce Court, Summit Ridge, and Bombing Ridge. "And if you have anything on that ring door camera, we need to get it and help," says Lott.
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.
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.
