Deputies respond to shots fired near the Sumter Co. Fair
Investigators say the fair was briefly placed on lock down.
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UPDATE: Coroner Rutherford identifies shooting victim as 21 year-old Greenville man
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford identified 21 year-old Sean M. Hakeem Jr., of Greenville, as the victim in a shooting incident that occurred Oct. 23 around 3 a.m., leaving another man injured.
UPDATE: Identity of woman found dead in Columbia apartment released by coroner
The identity of a woman found dead at a Columbia apartment complex has been released by Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford.
Deputies say shooting incident possible murder-suicide
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating a possible murder-suicide that happened Oct. 25, before 2 a.m.
Sumter man sentenced to nine years for child sexual abuse material, say authorities
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a Sumter County man has been sentenced for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Attorney General: Lexington man sentenced to eight years for sex crimes against minor
A Lexington County man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sex crimes against a minor, says SC Attorney General Alan Wilson.
Early voting happening today in SC!
Head out to your early voting location today!
Bosch expanding operations in Dorchester County, creating 350 new jobs
Technology services company Bosch announced it will expand it's motor production operations in Dorchester County.
Pet of the Week: Thunder!
Meet our Pet of the Week, Thunder! This one-year old cuddle bug is a Shepard-Lab mix looking for his forever home. Adopt him for free this week at Lexington County Animal Services!
Orangeburg Dept. of Public Safety releases new details in weekend shooting
The Orangeburg Public Safety Department is releasing new details surrounding a weekend shooting.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $625 million dollars
Powerball jackpot jumps to $625 million dollars, we have the winning numbers here
Local Living: Pet adoption special and spooky Saturday
A look at some Halloween events happening this week in the Midlands
ONE-ON-ONE: FBI agent provides cybersecurity tips for Midlands residents as online threats increase
While you may be safe from online threats when using your own devices, using a public computer can put you at risk from a cyber attack.
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.…
