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Local Living: First Sunday at the State Museum and Devine Night Out

In our look at Local Living, First Sunday returns to the South Carolina State Museum

Solar energy company establishes operations in Newberry County

Reneweable energy company Ecoplexus announced they are investing $89 million into a new solar farm establishment in Newberry County.

Columbia men sentenced to life in prison for triple-homicide

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced the life sentences of two Columbia men convicted of a triple-homicide after a three-week trial.

SCSU to provide mandatory sexual assault prevention training

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- All students at South Carolina State University will now receive training in preventing sexual assault. Thursday afternoon the Orangeburg HBCU announced it is partnering with Vector Solutions to provide the mandatory program. Students have already begun receiving…

Irmo HS principal: Extra officers on campus following suspicious note

Principal Kaaren Hampton says officers believe that it was an isolated incident

Branchville's Lady Jackets are the 2022 Class A Lower State Champions

Orangeburg County School District (OCSD) announced the Branchville Lady Jackets as this year's Class A Lower State Champions.

Powerball Jackpot rises to $1.5 Billion

Next Powerball Drawing – Sat, Nov 5

Early Voting in SC ends Saturday

The SC election commission says you have until this Saturday, November 5th for early voting

Columbia VAHCS honors SC Veterans at Dorn VA

Columbia VA hosts Veterans Day program, honoring the Veterans in our community

Columbia Police investigate fatal shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Columbia Police Dept. say one man was shot and killed early Thursday morning. Police say they responded to the 1300 block of Sycamore Ave. around 12:30 am where a man was found shot and…

SC voters set single day early voting record

According to the SC Election Commission the record for most voters voting early in one day was broken Wednesday with almost 50,000 ballots cast.

Lexington police search for suspected shoplifters

Investigators say the women took the alcohol from Knock Knock Spirits on Sunset Blvd. on October 28th.

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into a vehicle on I-20 in Richland County

A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a vehicle on I-20 West near mile marker 77 in Richland Wednesday night.

Do you have the winning Powerball ticket?

If you didn't have the chance to grab your Powerball ticket for Wednesday night, you are out of time for this drawing.

WEAVER VS. ELLIS: SC state superintendent of education candidates debate ahead of Election Day

The two candidates believe that in addition to salaries, working conditions are to blame for the state’s teacher shortage.

ONE-ON-ONE: USC professor highlights key races on SC ballots

He predicts Henry McMaster to win re-election and beat challenger Joe Cunningham.

Columbia International University celebrates 100th anniversary

Columbia International University kicked off its 100th anniversary celebration with a parade of flags, representing 160 nations that alumni from the school work and serve.

Newberry County Sheriff's Office to host Operation Santa Clause

It's that time of year again, the Newberry County Sheirff's Office is hosting Operation Santa Clause!

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office hosting Citizens Academy beginning Nov.10

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is hosting Citizens Academy beginning this month.

Experience Columbia SC: Tourism is thriving again

Destination Marketing Organization Experience Columbia announced that tourism is thriving again after 15.1 million people visited the state capital in 2021.