Richland Coroner identifies 70 year-old victim of hit-and-run
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of the 70 year-old man who died following a hit-and-run incident in the 7500 block of Garners Ferry Road on Jan. 31.
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RCSD: Former deputy terminated, arrested on grand larceny charge
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced today's arrest and termination of former deputy sheriff Jason N. Edward after he was charged on four counts of Grand Larceny over $10,000 and one count of Conspiracy.
Colleton man convicted of ex-girlfriend's murder
A 38 year-old Colleton man who strangled his ex-girlfriend Anelia Simone Garvin in December 2018 was convicted of her killing.
Sumter Police: Additional suspects identified in auto body repair break-in, theft
Sumter officers have issued warrants for the arrest of 24 year-old Antonio Maurice Kelley and 20 year-old Daniel Terrell Jefferson for their involvement in the break-in and vehicle thefts from an auto body repair business in August.
OCSO: Subjects involved in criminal possession of catalytic converters arrested
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says two subjects were arrested in separate incidents for their involvement in the unlawful transportation/possession of 45 catalytic converters.
Calhoun deputies searching for alleged subject in car jacking
Sheriff Summers is asking for the public’s assistance to help identify a subject in reference to an alleged car jacking that occurred on January 22 at the Enmarket.
Police: Man struck and killed by train
Investigators say it happened on the train tracks near Erie Street and I-126.
GE investing $50 million in Greenville with operation expansion
GE Appliances is investing $50 million in expanding their operations with a new distribution center in Greenville.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott condemns recent school threats
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has announced a statement condemning the recent threats that have occurred at multiple high schools this week.
Black History Month: Education, honor, and celebration
Nancy Tolson who is the Assistant Director of African American Studies at USC says one of the best ways to honor this month is by simply learning the history of African Americans.
UPDATE: Midlands schools move to E-learning due to bomb threat
Officials say a threatening email mentioned River Bluff High School and Lexington Technology Center. Lexington High School was also moved to E-learning because it shares a campus with the technology center. Spring Valley High School also affected.
DOJ arrests 19 people in multi-state drug ring
The Department of Juvenile (DOJ) has arrested nineteen people in connection to a multi-state drug ring that officials say was being run out of both Rock Hill, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina.
'Day of Dance' comes to West Columbia
Lexington School District Two is helping fifth graders put a little groove in their school year with the return of the 'Day of Dance'.
Richland One hosts stem showcase
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- Richland One students held their sixth annual Stem Showcase. The event was held at the Heyward Career Center where students presented science based projects. The work was submitted by…
Nikki Haley expected to announce presidential run, advantages and obstacles going forward
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Earlier today via Twitter, Former SC Governor Nikki Haley asked supporters to join her for a special announcement in…
Benedict College celebrates Black History Month 2023
Benedict College is set to host a two-day symposium on guns, violence, and resilience in observance of Black History Month.
Local Living: Free Fridays at the Zoo
In our look at Local Living, 'Free Fridays' in February at Riverbanks Zoo for Lexington/Richland residents
UPDATE: Richland Northeast, Spring Valley High after-school activities canceled after threat
All after-school activities and programs have been canceled at Richland Northeast and Spring Valley High schools, say Richland District Two officials.
C.A. Johnson High School students taken to hospital after ingesting edibles
Richland District One School officials issued a statement regarding an incident that happened today at C.A. Johnson High School.
Celebrate Black History Month with music series at Columbia Museum of Art
The Columbia Museum of Art is celebrating Black History Month with the return of More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series on Feb. 2.
RCSD: gunshot death of male found in woods ruled a suicide
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the suspicious death of a 26 year-old found with a single gunshot wound in the woods has been ruled a suicide following an autopsy.
Cayce Police: Man wanted for attempting to share obscene materials with minor
Cayce Police is searching for a wanted person.
RCSD: 59 year-old man arrested following deputy pursuit
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of 59 year-old Richard Belin after leading deputies on a pursuit Jan. 31, after 9:15 p.m.
Columbia Police: 70 year-old victim in Garner's Ferry hit-and-run collision
The Columbia Police says a hit-and-run collision that happened at the 7500 block of Garner's Ferry Road last night, Jan. 31, led to the death of a 70 year-old male.
AG: Greenville man sentenced 10 years on sexual exploitation of minor charges
A Greenville man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of children, announced South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
