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.
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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.
It is time to Go red
Tyler Ryan learns about this year's Go Red For Women Day on Good Morning Columbia
Late start for Spring Valley High School today; bomb threat under investigation
Spring Valley High School officials say school will have a late start at 9:50 today after a bomb threat was made towards the school Tuesday.
S.C. State University hosts forum to discuss police brutality
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- The savage beating and subsequent death of 29 year old Type Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee has renewed the discussion over police brutality. Tuesday evening South Carolina…
Richland Co. actively investigates high speed chase
Richland County investigators are still trying to piece together the circumstances behind the driver of a vehicle they say led them on a high speed chase.
Sumter Co. deputies arrest man accused of forging stolen checks
Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) --- Sumter County deputies arrested 27 year old Matthew William Bagley after he was accused of using his cell…
"The First Responders of First Responders," City of Columbia hiring 911 operators
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Firefighters, law enforcement, and EMS can all play a vital role during an emergency. But first, they have to…
Midlands Tech and Clemson University announce new partnership
The agreement allows Midlands Tech students who are taking architecture classes to transfer to Clemson's architecture program with advance standing and without losing any credits.
Alex Murdaugh's phone data entered as evidence in murder case
The trial of former lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh continued today as more witnesses took the stand.
