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USGS on the string of recent earthquakes recorded near Elgin

USGS says scientists are trying to figure out what is causing these earthquakes by deploying portable seismometers to collect more data.

Columbia PD investigating death of man found on Gregg Street as a homicide

The Columbia Police Department says the death of a man found on Gregg Street last weekend is being investigated as a homicide.

DOJ: Columbia man sentenced to 12 years for drug and firearm charges

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina, a 42-year-old Columbia man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after he plead guilty to firearm and drug charges.

USGS: Two earthquakes hit near Lugoff & Elgin overnight

On Thursday, The United States Geological Survey reported two earthquakes near the Lugoff-Elgin area overnight.

Midlands' strongest earthquake in 8 years shakes up the area

The US Geological Survey reports that around 4,000 people felt Tuesday afternoon’s earthquake, including those as far north as Charlotte and far south as Aiken.

Another Earthquake hits Elgin Wednesday evening

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Another Earthquake was reported Wednesday evening after a series of afternoon Earthquakes. According to the USGS, a 3:34 magnitude earthquake was centered east of Elgin. The earthquake shook parts of the Midlands shortly after 7pm. And earlier, at…

Independence Day celebration at Lake Murray this weekend

The event kicks off at noon on Saturday, with the Lake Murray Boat Parade.

Local Living: Where to go to enjoy fireworks this Fourth of July weekend

3.5 magnitude earthquake confirmed near Elgin

A 3.33 magnitude earthquake was recorded three miles east of Elgin.

RCSD investigating shooting on Parklane Road that sent a man to the hospital

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies are investigating after a shooting at a gas station sent a man to the hospital this afternoon.

SLED: Lexington County man facing perjury charge

According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a Lexington County man is charged with perjury.

Irmo PD: Man facing unlawful conduct towards a child charge

A man is behind bars today, charged with unlawful conduct towards a child.

Flooding blocks I-26 at mile marker 87

Newberry County Sheriff's Office deputies are warning drivers to avoid a flooded area on I-26 this morning.

SCGOP congratulates Ellen Weaver on winning Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Education

After a hard fought campaign that ended up with primary results too close to call. Ellen Weaver ends up walking away winning the Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Education during the June 28 runoff. Weaver beat her Republican competitor, fellow Republican Kathy Maness 63% to 32%.

REPUBLICAN RUNOFF: Weaver defeats Maness for state superintendent of education nomination

After receiving 23 percent of votes two weeks ago compared to Kathy Maness’ 31 percent, Ellen Weaver took more than 60 percent of the vote in the runoff, winning the Republican nomination for state superintendent of education.

SLED begins investigation into officer involved shooting

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been charged with taking over the investigation of an officer involved shooting.

New indictment and bond hearing for Curtis Smith

Smith was arrested last week and today he was in court for a bond hearing.

Celebrating 10 years of State Partnership Program between SC and the Republic of Colombia

The South Carolina Military Museum unveiled a museum exhibit commemorating the partnership. A similar ceremony is being planned in Colombia in the coming weeks.