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Richland County deputy and man bond after routine traffic stop

An intense race between a Richland County deputy and a young man but not the kind the public may be use to hearing about.

Six-month-old girl dead, infant's father in jail

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says a six-month-old infant is dead and her father has been arrested. Just after midnight, deputies responded to…

Gas prices in Columbia decline, average price $3.21 per gallon

The average price of gas in Columbia has dropped once again this time by 9.6 cents per gallon.

SC State Election Commission: almost 40,000 people voted early, setting new record

A new record has been set for early voting! The South Carolina State Election Commission says approximately 40,000 people already voted early, almost doubling the early voting record set on June 10.

DHEC: Did you know it's International Bat Week?

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is asking students across the state to participate in this year's drawing contest and urging teachers to educate them about the benefits of bats.

SLED: Former Greenville County Deputy charged for distributing marijuana

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says they arrested former Greenville County Deputy Nicholas Craig Ison, 22, for the distribution of marijuana.

Lexington Sheriff's Dept. charge teen and family members in Swansea shooting

The Lexington Sheriff's Department says three individuals have been charged following a Saturday shooting that injured two people in Swansea.

Dispose expired or unused medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Lexington Medical Center is set to participate in this years National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 29.

SC Election Commission: voting website experiencing issues due to high traffic

The South Carolina Election Commission says that the scVOTES.gov website experienced website issues due to a high increase in web traffic during the first day of early-voting.

In-person Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence event happening Oct. 29

The City of Columbia announced this year's Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence event on Sat, Oct. 29.

Orangeburg police investigate fatal shooting

Investigators say around 8:20 Sunday night while on patrol officers discovered a man with a gunshot wound to the head in a car parked on Riverside Dr.

Theft suspect caught on stolen security camera in Kershaw County

(Source: Kershaw County Sheriff's Office) KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says a theft suspect was caught on stolen security footage. The sheriff's office was investigating a burglary involving the theft of a safe containing multiple firearms.…

Alex Murdaugh Hearing Judge Rules Prosecution Must Share Evidence With Defense

Murdaugh uses public docs to sow doubt he killed wife, son

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Months after accusing disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh of killing his wife and son, South Carolina investigators and prosecutors have released few details about the evidence that they believe connect him to the shootings. That’s led Murdaugh’s…

Chicken house declared a total loss after fire in Lexington County

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Lexington County Fire Service responded to a structure fire on October 22, according to Lexington County officials. The fire service responded to the 1300 block of Calks Ferry Road at around 9:30 p.m.…

City of Columbia hosting Howl-o-ween Pet Adoption Special

Columbia Animal Services is hosting a pet adoption special Oct. 24-31

South Carolina rides fast start to 30-24 win over Texas A&M

South Carolina opened strong with 17 points in the first six minutes and then held on to beat Texas A&M 30-24 on Saturday night.

QB Klubnik leads No. 5 Clemson to 27-21 win vs. No. 14 ’Cuse

Freshman quarterback Cade Klubnik rallied No. 5 Clemson to two fourth-quarter touchdowns after replacing mistake-prone starter DJ Uiagalelei and the Tigers won their ACC-record setting 38th straight game at home, 27-21, over No. 14 Syracuse on Saturday.