SCSM launches Summer Nights at the Museum
South Carolina State Museum is inviting guest to enjoy after-hours Friday night fun at the museum.
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SCDOT to temporarily close, detour part of SC 773 in Newberry County for bridge work
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour part of SC 773 in Newberry County to perform work on the bridge over I-26, said SCDOT.
Death of inmate at Lee Correctional Institution confirmed as natural causes
According to the SC Department of Corrections, 40-year-old Leo Jermaine Cheeks was found unresponsive in his cell at Lee Correctional Institution on Friday night.
"We love you" -- family of missing USC student speaks out
According to the Columbia Police Department, 18-year-old University of South Carolina student Donaven Dempsey is missing.
ACLU says S.C. leads the nation in book bans
The ACLU says South Carolina leads the nation in book bans
18-year-old killed in Kershaw County ATV accident
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office says an 18-year-old was killed in an ATV accident.
Local Living: Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, Grand Pour on Main, OCSO hosting Summer camp
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy.
Sumter county deputies arrest man for fatal Wednesday shooting
Sumter county deputies have arrested a man for a fatal shooting on Wednesday, said the sheriff's office.
CRFD firefighters control Summit Parkway house fire
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department have controlled a fire that happened off of Summit Parkway on Wednesday afternoon, said CRFD.
Governor McMaster signs Educator Assistance Act into law during Teacher Appreciation Week
In a move to alleviate the pressures faced by educators, Governor McMaster signed the Educator Assistance Act into law during teacher appreciation week.
SC lawmakers pass Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Bill
The gavel came down on this year's legislative session Thursday, May 9, but not before
Woman wanted for unlawful conduct towards a child arrested, Richland County deputies say
Richland County deputies say a woman who was wanted in relation to an incident that happened on April 18 has been arrested.
RCSD: Woman arrested in connection with DUI on Decker Blvd
RCSD says a woman has been arrested in connection with a DUI 1st offense.
Irmo PD: 8 arrested in child predator sting
Irmo Police have arrested eight men in an undercover chat operation that was on social media to catch suspected child predators.
Orangeburg County deputies searching for person of interest in connection with deadly shooting
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department is searching for a person of interest in connection to a deadly shooting from last month.
CPD: Man found shot, killed in motel parking lot
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they responded to the Carolina Lodge on N. Main St. at 6:35 Friday morning to a report of shots fired. Investigators…
South Carolina legislature ends its 2025 session with some wins and some uncertainty
The South Carolina General Assembly wrapped up its regular 2025 session Thursday with a few accomplishments, but a number of things like the fate of the state treasurer and radical changes in the state's tax code are still up in the air.
Driver killed in collision with tractor-trailer on I-20 in Lexington
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead following an overnight collision on I-20 East at mile marker 39 in Lexington.
Car crashes into Irmo bakery
Irmo Police say everyone is okay after a car drove into the front of a local bakery
Benedict College changes graduation location due to inclement weather
Benedict College is changing the location of their convocation ceremony due to inclement weather
SC Reaction to the first American Pope
The Diocese of Charleston released a statement reacting to the news of the first American elected as Pope.
First American Cardinal elected Pope
Pope selection making history, the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is an American, breaking a long taboo against a Pope from the United States.
Inaugural conference educates SC officers on handling animal abuse
"Hurting an animal is almost like a child or senior citizen. These individuals and animals can't take care of themselves, and so we have to take up for them. And that's what this training is about is encouraging those who work these type cases to don't give up, keep on working them," says Lott.
UPDATE: Traffic back open after sinkhole appears on I-26 in Calhoun Co.
CALHOUN CO., S.C. (WOLO)--Traffic on I-26 eastbound is back open today due to a sinkhole at mile-marker 121 Thursday. SCDOT says traffic was backed…
Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands convenes to talk about challenges facing today’s girls
Girl Scout leaders and local leaders met Thursday to discuss challenges facing today’s girls. Girl Scouts from the Mountains to the Midlands hosted the event at the Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center.
