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Deputies make arrest after string of dental offices burglaries

Richland County deputies have arrested someone after a string of burglaries at dental offices in the northeast Columbia area, say law enforcement.

RCSD investigating fatal Percival Road shooting

RCSD is investigating a fatal Percival Road shooting, according to the sheriff's dept.

RCSD investigating Thanksgiving Day shooting

Richland County deputies are looking for answers after a Thanksgiving Day shooting.

Tristan Mack (left), Anthony Fersner (right)

Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office searching for two men in connection with fatal drive-by shooting

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says the sheriff's office is searching for two men in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting.

TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID

Travelers going through airport security checkpoints without a REAL ID or passport will face a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.

Man, woman arrested after child treated for burns

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a man, and a woman were arrested after a child received treatment for burns in November.

SC marks World AIDS Day with rally, vigil for HIV awareness

Monday marks World HIV/AIDS Day, a global initiative uniting in the fight against the illness by honoring the efforts to end it.

Columbia Classical Ballet: The Nutcracker

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia Classical Ballet is putting on a production of The Nutcracker to kick off the Holiday Season! Show will be held at the Kroger Center Friday through Sunday this week! For Ticket Information Click Here!

SC gas prices hold steady through Holiday Weekend

According to AAA the Midlands average gas price is $2.69 a gallon

The USO South Carolina serving sweet treats at CAE

USO serving hot chocolate to service members this holiday season! Crysty Vaughan has details.

St. Peter's prepares for 35th annual Thanksgiving feast

Doors will open at noon on Thanksgiving Day to the public and food will be served until two p.m.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Roast & Toast

Orangeburg man arrested after threatening 11-year-old child

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man has been charged after he threatened a child that was asking for a meal.

Soldiers, trainees celebrate Thanksgiving early at Fort Jackson

At Fort Jackson many are enjoying a Thanksgiving feast, a day early.

SCHP: One dead after Tuesday collision

SC Highway Patrol says one driver is dead following a collision in Richland County Tuesday.

Lexington County man convicted of murder

Officials say 24-year-old Allon Adams was convicted for the murder of 35-year-old Tony Etheredge Jr., who was shot and killed in Leesville, December 30 of 2023.

Orangeburg man's charges upgraded after arrest in connection with drive-by shooting

The charges against an Orangeburg man have been upgraded to murder, says the sheriff’s office.

Person arrested in connection with Fairfield County shooting incident

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office along with the Winnsboro Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting incident that happened over the weekend, say deputies.

Fairfield County deputies identify man accused of exposing himself inside store

Fairfield County deputies say they have identified a man accused of exposing himself inside a store.

Volunteers Prep Salvation Army's Angel Tree Gifts For Families

Irmo Police asking for donations for annual Shop with a Cop

Irmo Police Department is asking for donations for their annual Shop with a Cop event.

Help the USO spread holiday cheer

The USO South Carolina is making the holidays a little sweeter for service members, recruits and veterans who visit the Columbia Metropolitan Airport location between now and New Year's Day.

SC Highway Patrol prioritize safety on the highway

Tuesday, Nov. 25, is one of the busiest travel days of the year and troopers with the SC highway patrol want to prioritize safety.

Surge continues at local food bank as ripple effect from government shutdown continues

This time last year, the food bank served around 83,000 people during this six-week period. This year, that number has skyrocketed to around 148,000 people in that same time frame.