ON THE ROAD: Bishopville boasts museums and more hidden gems
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Columbia man pleads guilty to selling guns and drugs to undercover ATF agents
According to the Department of Justice, a Columbia man pleaded guilty to five counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and four counts of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine.
SC State warns of scammers targeting students
South Carolina State University is warning its students to be wary of any strange emails with financial and job offers.
Lexington PD asking for help identifying man accused of stealing boxed sink from truck, shoplifting
The Lexington Police Department needs your help identifying a man accused of stealing and shoplifting later that same night.
Columbia man pleads guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm
Investigators say Taurus Jermaine Dotson was prohibited from carrying firearms due to past robbery and drug trafficking convictions.
OCSO joins community leaders for prayer vigil to remember 6-year-old killed in drive-by shooting
On Monday, the public held a prayer vigil in Orangeburg County to remember the life of Winston Hunter, a six-year-old who was killed in a drive-by shooting on May 13.
Richland County Coroner releases name of man killed in stabbing on Wilkes Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a man killed in a stabbing in the 100 block of Wilkes Road on Sunday.
Man shot, killed in Richland Co.
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies are investigating a Monday night shooting that left one man dead. Investigators say it happened…
Person of interest wanted for questioning in 6-year-old's death in Orangeburg
A person of interest has been identified in the drive-by shooting that killed a 6-year-old last week in Orangeburg.
Newberry County teens killed in shooting identified
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - ABC Columbia is learning more about the two deadly shootings in Newberry County on Sunday, May 22nd. “To the young people of Newberry understand this, we love you…
Local Living: Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival back this summer, Battle of the Badges later this week and more!
Local Living: Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival back this summer, Battle of the Badges later this week and more!
Newberry High School returns to in-person classes Tuesday
"The Newberry community has been deeply impacted by this weekend’s events, which has led to the loss of four young lives. No parent, friend, teacher is ever prepared to face a tragedy like this. I want to thank the local law enforcement agencies for their work and support and we will continue to work with them to make certain our schools are safe and secure."
Orangeburg DPS: Missing teen who did not return from work has been found
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety says a missing teenager who did not return from work has been found safe.
Richland One superintendent releases statement on the weekend shooting death of a student
“We are at a loss for words. We have lost another one of our students to senseless gun violence."
RCSD: Two more men charged with killing a 19-year-old in February
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a 19-year-old in February.
Newberry County Coroner identifies victims killed in two weekend shooting incidents
Newberry County Coroner Laura Kneece released the names of four people who were killed in two weekend shooting incidents that took place within hours of each other.
SCDOT: Portion of Hardscrabble Road closed this week for widening project
SCDOT tells us portions of Hardscrabble Road will be closed this week for a widening project.
2022 NAMIWalks in Columbia encourages people to discuss mental health
Many came together over the weekend to walk at the Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park to raise awareness for mental health.
Lexington PD: Saturday crash leads to DUI, assault charge for driver
Police in Lexington arrested a driver accused of DUI and assaulting an off-duty paramedic Saturday.
RCSD: Student charged with bringing a gun to Lower Richland HS
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a 15-year-old was arrested this morning after a gun was found on the campus of Lower Richland High School.
Dozens of Columbia kids receive bikes thanks to first Police, Parks and Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative
Thanks to Academy Sports, 40 new bicycles and helmets were given to students from Lewis Greenview Elementary School and W.G. Sanders Middle School
Newberry High School moves to e-learning after neighborhood shootings
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Newberry County School district will be moving Newberry High School to e-learning for all classes on Monday, May 23. This comes after multiple teens were shot in a Newberry County neighborhood. The school district…
Columbia Police investigate fatal stabbing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a fatal stabbing on the 100 block of Wilkes Road near Farrow Road. According to police, two male acquaintances were arguing before both were injured during the stabbing. The second male is…
Three people dead after a shooting in Newberry County
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - Three people are dead after a shooting in Newberry County. According to the Newberry Police Department, officers responded to Eleanor Drive in the Wise Street community after reports of a shooting at around 3 p.m. on…
One teen dead after shooting in Newberry County
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - One teenager is dead after an overnight shooting in Newberry County. According to the Newberry Police department the shooting happened in the Wise Street area on Saturday, May 22nd. Police say the victim is 16 years…
