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.
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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.
SCDOT to temporarily close Douglass Swamp Road in Sumter County
SCDOT says Douglass Swamp Road will close for maintenance repairs on Wednesday.
Local Living: Town of Chapin Labor Day Weekend
Local Living: Town of Chapin Labor Day Weekend
Person dead after deputy involved shooting identified by Richland County coroner
Richland County deputies say a man was killed in an officer involved shooting this morning.
Driver arrested after traffic stop leads to deputies finding narcotics
RCSD says a driver has been arrested after a traffic stop where deputies found narcotics.
Officers asking for public help identifying an alleged shoplifter
Officers with the Lexington Police is asking for public help identifying an alleged shoplifter, said the police department.
USC confirms swatting hoax led to active shooter alert, students describe "scary" experience
"You're really powerless. It definitely felt powerless to be sitting there, barricaded and you have no idea where your friends are and you have no idea what's going on," says student Tarun Ramkumar.
