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Benedict College holds Fall Convocation, welcomes largest freshmen class in 7 years
This year's Fall Convocation for Benedict College marks the school's 156th anniversary -- welcoming the return of students and faculty to campus, including this year's freshmen class of over 600 new Tigers.
Orangeburg County deputies searching for alleged shoplifter targeting vape shops
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says investigators are seeking help identifying an alleged shoplifter accused of targeting vape shops.
Midlands man wins Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot after lucky guess
A lucky guess lead to a Midlands man winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot, said lottery officials.
Lexington County Coroner identifies person who died in a vehicle vs. moped incident
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle vs. moped incident that happened this morning, said the coroner's office.
2 tickets bought in the Midlands lucky Wednesday night Powerball winners
Four tickets sold in South Carolina came within one number of winning the jackpot on Wednesday night, and two tickets in the Midlands are apart of the winning group, says SC Lottery officials.
Town of South Congaree police chief put on administrative leave after two-vehicle crash
The Town of South Congaree has put their police chief on administrative leave after multiple people were hospitalized due to a crash.
SC Dept. of Public Safety to increase law enforcement presence during Labor Day holiday weekend
Motorists across the state will see increased law enforcement presence and activity over the next few days as the SC Department of Public Safety conducts special enforcement during the Labor Day holiday period, says SCDPS.
Lexington Police updates residents on changes with E. Main Street from Taylor Drive
Lexington Police updates residents on changes with E. Main Street from Taylor Drive.
Clarendon County deputies searching for missing man last seen a month ago
The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who was last seen a month ago, said deputies.
Safety & etiquette -- the do's and don'ts while boating this Labor Day Weekend
LAKE MURRAY, SC (WOLO) -- Labor Day Weekend will mark the end of what law enforcement refers to as the "100…
Local Living: Giving back to charity
Local Living: Giving back to charity
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann holds campaign against breast cancer
You can support Mayor Daniel Rickenmann's campaign against breast cancer through the lemonade and popcorn fundraiser this Friday, August 29.
Two former DJJ employees charged with providing contraband
A department spokesperson says both turned themselves in to the Alvin S. Glenn detention center and have been suspended without pay.
Lexington man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
A Lexington man has been arrested on child sexual abuse material charges, according to the AG's Office.
Sumter Police warn residents about pine straw scam
Sumter Police are warning residents about a scam after receiving multiple reports of two men selling pine straw, said officers.
Roads reopen after gas leak shuts down a portion of Forest Dr.
Columbia firefighters say Forest Drive between Pinehurst Road, and St. Julian Place is now back open in both directions following this afternoon’s gas line break.
Gov. Henry McMaster secures school resource officer for every school in the state
Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) officials, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders joined Governor Henry McMaster to announced that final funding for an armed, certified, full-time school resource officer (SRO) in every South Carolina public school has been secured.
Powerball jackpot raises to $850 million
SC officials say the Powerball jackpot has raised $850 million ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing.
Lexington Police searching for alleged shoplifter who took items from Lowes Foods in July
Lexington Police searching for alleged shoplifter who took items from Lowes Foods in July, said officers.
Construction site thefts lead to burglary, drug arrest
Sumter County Sheriff's Office says construction site thefts led to a burglary, and drug arrest.
Man arrested in connection with Oak Street shooting, deputies say
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested at his home in connection with a shooting that happened at the beginning of the month.
Officers offer safety tips for off-campus students, parents
With thousands of students choosing off-campus housing and apartments, ABC Columbia's Lee Williams spoke with local law enforcement about their ongoing safety needs.
RC Recreation Commission held ribbon cutting ceremony for new pickle ball courts
Pickle ball continues to grow in the Midlands.
SCDNR to conduct boat inspections on Labor Day weekend
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting boat inspections on Labor Day weekend.
