SLED investigating officer involved shooting in Aiken
SLED agents are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened yesterday, March 7 in Aiken County.
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Executive gets 15 months in prison in doomed nuclear project
A former executive utility who gave rosy projections on the progress of two nuclear power plants in South Carolina while they were hopelessly behind will spend 15 months in prison for the doomed project that cost ratepayers billions of dollars.
Five Rock Hill men sentenced for involvement in Fentanyl distribution ring
Five men from Rock Hill have been sentenced to federal prison after authorities say they plead guilty to a multi-state drug operation out of the Rock Hill and Charlotte, North Carolina, area.
Ex-SCANA exec to be sentenced in VC Summer nuclear failure
A former SCANA executive involved in the failed VC Summer Nuclear Project will be sentenced today.
UPDATE: Marshall Street reopened to traffic after gas leak
The Columbia Fire Department says Marshall Street has reopened to traffic after a cut natural gas line closed off the area between the 277 interchange and Colonial Drive.
UPDATE: Sumter Police offering $5,000 reward to help locate armed robbery suspect
The Sumter Police Department is offering the public up to $5,000 to help locate a suspect wanted in an armed robbery and shooting incident that left a man critically injured on Feb. 7.
Lexington Coroner releases identity of victim in SUV, dump truck collision
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the name of the person killed in a vehicle collision involving a dump truck.
Paper tube manufacturer opening first South Carolina facility
Summit Paper Tube, Inc. is setting up it's first facility in Williamsburg County, a $1.68 million investment that state officials say will create 19 new jobs.
Suspects wanted for Waffle House armed robbery in Lugoff
Kershaw County deputies are searching for two men wanted for an armed robbery at a Waffle House Tuesday night.
Members of Columbia Fire honored at City Hall
Some members of the Columbia Fire Department were recognized today at City Council for life saving efforts.
RCSD to appear in court to oppose suspect bond reduction
Richland Co., SC (WOLO ) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is set to appear in a Richland County courtroom Wednesday to keep a suspect from being able to get a bond reduction. According…
Funeral arrangements announced for Master Police Officer Tony Rhinehart
The Columbia Police Department has shared the funeral arrangements for Master Police Officer Tony Rhinehart after receiving permission from his family.
Three legislators create "Freedom Caucus of South Carolina," members say caucus with similar name not doing its job
Representatives Todd Rutherford, Deon Tedder, and Roger Kirby announced they have filed paperwork to create a new caucus named the "Freedom Caucus of South Carolina."
Girl Scouts meet Governor McMaster at State House
Governor Henry McMaster got some very special visitors this afternoon at his office at the State House.
Congressman Clyburn works to increase broadband internet access in rural South Carolina areas
“The main reason why people leave rural communities is not because people don’t like the quietness or the beautiful streets but because it lacks what they need," Saluda's mayor said. "Broadband will help bring some of those resources in.”
Sumter Police: man dead of self-inflicted gunshot following domestic incident
The Sumter Police Department says a man has died from a self-inflicted gunshot after an ongoing domestic situation that escalated this morning.
SC Physician Assistants to rally at State Capitol in support of healthcare access bill
South Carolina Physician Assistants (PAs) will rally at the State Capitol on March 8 to support a bill that would improve healthcare access.
UPDATE: Orangeburg deputies say 17 year-old missing male a hoax
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says the case of a 17 year-old missing male was discovered to be a hoax.
Lexington man accused of running car into home with children inside
Deputies say he is charged with Attempted Murder, Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, Malicious Injury to Property, failure to stop for blue lights, and three counts of unlawful conduct toward a child.
Pet of the Week: Virgil
Virgil is a big boy, but don't let his size or breed fool you. He is the sweetest boy, and one of the Kershaw County Humane Society's longest residents, at no fault of his own. Can you help this guy finally find his 'furever' home?
South Carolina Connections Academy opens enrollments for 2023-24 school year
South Carolina Connections Academy enrollments for grades K-11/2023-24 school year are now open.
Sumter Police respond to call, arrive at Summit Drive to investigate
Sumter officers are at the Summit Drive area after responding to a call after 9:30 a.m.
Columbia International University mourns loss of beloved student-athlete
Columbia International University is mourning the loss of student and athlete John-Hunter James after he was involved in a traffic accident in Georgia on March 6.
3 of 4 people kidnapped in Mexico confirmed from S.C.
Federal authorities have confirmed three people from South Carolina have been kidnapped in Mexico.
SC Forestry Commission suggest you delay outdoor burns
The South Carolina Forestry Commission says low humidity in addition to high winds that are expected Tuesday and Wednesday of this week could create the perfect conditions for outdoor burns to quickly become wildfires.
