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SC DOR: Richland County woman charged for preparing false tax return

A Richland County woman was arrested and charged by the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) after she allegedly assisted in preparing a false state Sales Tax return.

Governor McMaster suspends Marion County councilman for violating state's code of laws

Governor McMaster announced the suspension of Marion County Councilman Oscar Jay Foxworth following his indictment.

Lexington Police: suspect wanted for alleged Walmart shoplifting

The Lexington Police needs help identifying an alleged Walmart shoplifter.

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week: deputies urge drivers to sleep first, drive alert

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to be aware of the detrimental affects of operating a vehicle while feeling drowsy.

Midlands Pup-Shots November 4

Help give a pet in need a forever home! Courtesy of petfinder.com

Inspector General's Office finds Richland 2 board "dysfunctional"

Following a request by the Governor's Office, The South Carolina Office of the Inspector General released its findings on the Richland School Dist. 2 school board.

Overturned tractor-trailer to cause delays on I-77 in Fairfield

Fairfield County fire officials are working to clear an overturned tractor-trailer on I-77 South this morning.

Lake Murray Country welcomes visitors with new signage

The next time you make a trip across the Lake Murray Dam you'll notice some new signage. This afternoon a red carpet ribbon cutting was held for the new Lake Murray destination landmark sign.

Pepsi Bottling employee found dead at warehouse identified

Richland County Coroner identifies PepsiCo employee found dead at their North Main street Warehouse

Update: Barricaded suspect arrested

CPD says barricaded suspect taken to hospital

Midlands Soldier Receives General Macarthur Leadership Award And Pilot Honor

Midlands soldier receives General MacArthur Leadership Award at Pentagon, achieves pilot honor

Army National Guard Captain Joshua Blizzard was presented with the prestigious award for showing ideals of duty, honor, and country.

Denny's "Veterans Heroes Tour" donates meals at Dorn VA

Local veterans were able to get a special delivery today at the Dorn VA.

GOVERNOR'S RACE: McMaster and Cunningham travel Palmetto State with less than a week until Election Day

You can vote early for governor through Saturday. Election Day is Tuesday.

Richland County Council candidates speak out against members

Two republican candidates for Richland County Council are speaking out against its current members.

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…