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USC's famous mascot stops by local elementary school for reading express program

USC's famous mascot stopped by a local elementary school Monday morning.

Gas nears $4, highest since August 2022

Regular gas now averages $3.96 a gallon, according to AAA.

Lexington County coroner identifies victim of fatal Friday morning shooting

The Lexington County coroner has identified the victim of a fatal shooting Friday morning.

Deputies Say On March 18 19 Year Old Trevor Demby And A Girl Entered A Food Lion In Winnsboro

York man charged with attempted armed robbery following Winnsboro Food Lion incident

A York man has been charged with attempted armed robbery in Fairfield County.

Folks lace up tennis shoes for cause

Well, folks laced up their tennis shoes for a good cause over the weekend and we were there.

SCDNR respond to Saturday drowning

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources say they responded to a drowning on Saturday.

SC driver ran over by car in Richland County driveway

South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver was run over by a car in a driveway in Richland County.

Columbia Police investigating hit-and-run after pedestrian seriously injured

Columbia Police are investigating a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian on Friday night.

RCSD investigating early morning weekend shooting

Richland County deputies are investigating an early morning Saturday shooting after someone was shot, say deputies.

State Rep. Jermaine Johnson files to enter SC governor's race

State Rep. Jermaine Johnson has officially put his hat in the ring for the governor's race.

Richland Co. coroner announces results of remains found on Kilbourne Road

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Richland Co. Coroner's Office is announcing the results of remains found on Kilbourne Road. The coroner's office says two human bones were found along with several animal ones during a home renovation in the…

Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot won in Manning

Players in Manning, S.C. should check their tickets because a lucky winner won the Palmetto Cash 5 rolling jackpot, says lottery officials.

Lexington Police searching for alleged shoplifter accused of being involved with incident at Kohl's

Lexington Police Department is asking for help finding an alleged shoplifter who is accused of being involved with an incident at Kohl's, say police.

Victim identified in fatal house fire on Harmon Road

The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal house fire on Harmon Road Friday.

Lanes back open after wreck on I-77 SB exit ramp at Exits 9A/9B

Highway Patrol says a wreck is blocking the I-77 Southbound exit ramp at Exits 9A/9B that happened this morning before 4:30 a.m.

South Carolina cruises to win over Southern in women’s NCAA Tournament 1st round

SC Guard Raven Johnson prepares to shoot // AP Photo: Nell Redmond By: PETE IACOBELLI Updated 3:18 PM EDT, March 21, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joyce Edwards had 27 points and eight rebounds and No. 1 seed South Carolina…

Officers respond to drowning in Congaree River

According to the SC Dept. of Natural Resources, officers and investigators are currently responding to a reported drowning on the Congaree River in Lexington County.

Richland Co. Coroner responds to house fire

Officials with the Columbia Fire Department say crews responded to a house fire on Harmon Rd. at 5:40 Friday morning.

National Average Gas Prices Week Of April 18, 2024

Gas prices rise again in SC

South Carolina drivers are paying an average of $3.59 a gallon, according to AAA. Crysty Vaughan has more on the spike at the pump.

Sumter Co. man accused in attempted murder

Deputies with the Sumter Co. Sheriff's Office say a Rembert man is in custody accused of attempted murder and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature.