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CAE features the art work of homeless center's temporary residents

'Transitions', a homeless shelter in the capital city, is sending a message through the art work of some of their temporary residents.

California governor places abortion access billboard in Columbia

"Need an abortion? California is ready to help," reads the billboard with a Bible verse at the bottom that reads, " Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no greater commandment than these." The billboard was paid for by the campaign for California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.

SLED: Man arrested for attempted murder and misconduct in office

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced the arrest of Jason Erwin, 44, for attempted murder and misconduct in office.

Former Sumter Behavioral Health Services employee sentenced after defrauding non-profit

Former Financial Officer for Sumter Behavioral Health Services (SBHS) Rodney Ellis, 71, has been ordered to serve three years for defrauding the non-profit organization

Richland School District One increasing meal prices for adults

Richland Schools District One announced an increase in price for adults who purchase their meals at school.

Investigators asking public's help in 30-year disappearance case

Tomorrow marks 30 years since the disappearance of Dail Dinwiddie in Five Points.

Three students under investigation in connection with rumored drug use at Lakewood High School

Sumter County's Sheriff Dennis announced three students are under investigation after rumors of student drug use and distribution at Lakewood High School began circulating earlier this week.

Richland Co. man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says a Columbia man is facing several counts of exploitation of a minor. According to investigators John Shull, 60, used a cell phone…

Suspect arrested in connection to drive-by shooting involving 1 year old

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- On Thursday the US Marshals Service and Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect in a recent drive-by shooting. Investigators say Common Nelson was arrested in the Lexington area.…

Open house for City of Orangeburg's new forensic lab set for Sept. 26

The City of Orangeburg has partnered with Claflin University to create a new forensic lab.

Sumter police searching for missing teen

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter are searching for a 16 year old girl who has not been seen since Monday. Investigators say Kenya Davis was last seen Monday when she was…

DHEC offering free HIV testing at UofSC and participating colleges

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will be supplying free HIV tests at several participating colleges and universities across the state from Sept. 26-30.

Driver identified in fatal collision with an 18-wheeler on SC-121

The Newberry County Coroner's Office has identified a driver in a collision with an 18-wheeler on SC-121 Wednesday.

Foster homes, adopters needed for Homeward Bound Pet Rescue in Irmo

Since their inception in 2010, Homeward Bound Pet Rescue in Irmo has helped more than 3,000 dogs find their forever homes! Can you help them further their mission to save as many lives as possible? Check out their interview with Good Morning Columbia's Lindsey Goodwin and find out how you can help!

Annual 'Butterfly Release' honors ovarian cancer victims, survivors

The annual Cathy B. Novinger butterfly release for ovarian cancer took place at the state house Thursday afternoon.

31st annual senior luncheon held

The 31st annual "Senior Citizens Healthcare and Fun Day Luncheon" was held at Seawell's Catering. "What we do every year is we get the seniors together. In the rural areas a lot of times we are forgotten or don't know we're there. So what I did was when I became an elected official I started getting people out of the rural areas to get information that they normally wouldn't have gotten," says event creator Bernice G. Scott.