SC lawmakers pass Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Bill
The gavel came down on this year's legislative session Thursday, May 9, but not before
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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.
New details released in fatal accident involving concrete truck
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police have released additional information in a fatal accident involving a concrete truck and a cyclist. Police say the truck was traveling south on main street and had a green light while turning right onto Calhoun…
Deputies: Suspect arrested in '24 stabbing death
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A man wanted in connection with a murder last year was arrested in Horry County. Lexington County deputies say Horry County Police arrested Donovan Holman after he was reported as an unwanted person at a home.…
Lawyers for man executed by firing squad in South Carolina say bullets mostly missed his heart
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who was put to death last month in South Carolina’s second firing squad execution was conscious and likely suffered in extreme pain for as long as a minute after the bullets, meant to quickly stop his…
SC Health Dept. urges moms to make health a Mother's Day priority
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Mother's Day is this weekend and the state Department of Public Health is encouraging all moms to make their physical and mental health a priority. Officials with the department say they have a wide array of services available…
SC Legislative session set to end today
Out of the State House- Lawmakers will adjourn this year's Legislative Session on Thursday
Local Living: Wings and Wheels Festival, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Columbia Black Expo
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy.
First American announced as New Pope: Robert Francis Prevost will take the name Pope Leo XIV
The American Cardinal elected Pope will take the name Pope Leo XIV, according to ABC News
22 year old NC woman shot while visiting Columbia remembered by friends and family
The death of a 22 year old, shot while visiting friends in Columbia, continues to rock a North Carolina community
Sumter Police need help locating teen being taken to hospital for care
The Sumter Police Department is trying to help family find a teenager they say left before they could take him to an area hospital for care
Deputies arrest man accused of stabbing person after argument
Sumter deputies arrest a man accused of stabbing another person at a home following May 1, 2025 argument
