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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.

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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 On Animal Abuse Attended By Officers Across State

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.