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Shooting investigation underway in Ridgeway

A shooting investigation is underway in Kershaw County.

SCEMD to host military installations seminar

Military installation representatives are set to meet with state and county emergency managers this Thursday as part of a disaster preparedness seminar.

Adopt a Valentine: Columbia Animal Services' February Adoption Special

Columbia Animal Services' is holding its adoption special from February 13-18 for pets looking for their potential forever home.

Routine vehicle stop in Sumter County ends in a trafficking arrest

Sumter deputies arrested 22 year-old Jaden Neal Shepard on trafficking marijuana charges.

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Former Richland County deputy arrested on DUI charges

A former deputy with the Richland County Sheriff's Department has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence.

Pet of the Week: Hamil

Could Hamil be your "purrfect" valentine? We think so! This 6-month-old kitty is full of love and ready to find his forever home. Adopt him today at the Kershaw County Humane Society.

Fairfield Coroner identifies victim in fatal collision on I-77

Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has released the name of the victim involved in a fatal collision on I-77.

NASCAR Preview: 75th season one of celebration & transition

Kevin Harvick is looking for the exit ramp as he enters his final season as a NASCAR driver while seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson is sliding back into stock cars.

Global pipe manufacturer establishing world headquarters in York County

PDM US is establishing its world headquarters in York County, an $18.5 million investment that will create 25 new jobs.

Fort Jackson to conduct prescribed burn today

Fort Jackson will be conducting a prescribed burn today, Feb. 14 beginning at 11 a.m.

Valentine's Day Dinner and Jazz affair

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- If you are still looking for something for you and your sweetheart to enjoy on the day of love how about a little…

Lexington Co. arrests two men accused of distributing child pornography

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces the arrest of two men accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Lexington Co. looks to partner with I.C.E to enforce immigration

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is working on a program they hope will give them the chance to join forces with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as I.C.E.

Mild recession could happen this year

UPDATE: 66 year-old missing woman safely located

Orangeburg deputies are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 66-year old woman who walked away from her residence.

Gas prices in Columbia decline, according to Gas Buddy

Gas prices in Columbia are down compared to last week.

DHEC's annual report shows 25% increase in SC drug overdose deaths

Director of Public Health with DHEC, Dr. Brannon Traxler, says the 2021 data shows the total number of drug overdose deaths increased by more than 25% from 2020 to 2021.

Deputies searching for suspect in school break in

Investigators say surveillance cameras at Edisto High School captured images of a man who broke into the school.

The Market at Richland Library seeks farmers, artisans

Richland Library is looking for farmer, bakers, local authors, and artisans to be vendors at this year's Market in April.

Anderson authorities seize $15 million in counterfeit sports merchandise

SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced $15 million worth of counterfeit merchandise was seized from Kirk's Collectibles at the Anderson Mall on Feb. 8.