Former Vice President Mike Pence to speak at Wofford College
Former Vice President Mike Pence will speak with students at Wofford College on Tuesday, October 18th
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Lexington man sentenced to 7 years in deadly boat crash
A Lexington man has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for a boat crash that killed two people in August of 2020.
DHEC reports first flu-related death of season, health officials encourage flu shot
Officials from South Carolina DHEC and Prisma Health are encouraging everyone to get the flu shot as soon as possible. "We've definitely seen a dramatic jump in the number of flu cases this year than any recent flu season. So in the last 8 years, we never really started above the baseline level of flu illnesses, and we're already above that baseline here in the very first week of flu season," says Dr. Knoche.
Local Living: Beer festival, bass championship, and halloween events
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DHEC reports SC's first flu related death
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Friday that the state has suffered its first flu-related death of the season. "Sadly, someone from the Midlands region has died from complications due to the flu,” says Dr.…
Trick-or-treating event Mason's Monster Mash returns to Segra Park
Segra Park will see the return of popular trick-or-treating event Mason’s Monster Mash on Oct. 27.
Midlands man wins $30,000 off $2 scratch-off lotto ticket
A Midlands man had luck on his side after purchasing a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket during his weekly grocery shopping trip.
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announces life without parole verdict in human trafficking case
Registered sex offender David Hayden, 53, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being found guilty of human trafficking a minor in 2020.
West Columbia hosting recycling and drug-take-back day on Oct. 29
West Columbia residents looking to recycle their household items, papers, and electronics can bring those items to City Hall for recycling.
Lexington Police searching for Ulta Beauty shoplifting suspects
The Lexington Police is asking the public's help in finding four individuals who were allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident at Ulta Beauty.
SLED agents arrest three people for human trafficking minors
A human trafficking investigation led to the arrest of three people in Horry County on Oct. 13.
Road closures after train and tractor-trailer collision in Orangeburg
City of Orangeburg officials say some roads are closed following a collision between a train and a tractor-trailer at Magnolia & Whaley.
FDA confirms nationwide shortage of Adderall prescriptions
After weeks of individual reports of frustration with getting Adderall prescriptions filled, the Food and Drug Administration confirmed Wednesday a nationwide shortage of the immediate release formulation of amphetamine mixed salts, commonly referred to by the brand name Adderall.
Richland County judge grants bond to former school district employee accused of embezzlement
The state grand jury seeks to prosecute the man who they say stole more than $23,000 from the Richland County School District One.
Local Living: Halloween laser lights and trick-or-treating
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State Fair holds sensory-friendly hours for fairgoers with special needs
The rides and attractions at the South Carolina State Fair were a little more quiet this morning. The fair had "sensory-friendly" hours from 10 a.m. to noon for children and adults with sensory processing disorders. Lights and music were off on most rides, keeping sights and sounds of the fair as low as possible.
Lexington man sentenced to 7 years in prison following boat crash
A Lexington man was sentenced to 7 years in prison after an incident where he crashed a boat, killing two people.
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital expanding emergency department’s care space
Prisma Health’s Tuomey Hospital is expanding by 13,000 square feet to accommodate the emergency department’s increasing number of patients.
Sumter police searching for sexual assault suspect
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Police in Sumter are searching for a man in connection to a brutal assault and rape of a woman on September 10th. Investigators say Demetrick Nelson asked the woman, who he knew, for money. When she declined, police…
Spartanburg suspect arrested after committing armed robbery at gas station
A man accused of killing five people in Spartanburg over the weekend has been arrested in Georgia.
Richland Co. Deputies seeking burglary suspect
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies are searching for a man they say was caught on camera during a burglary attempt. Investigators say on September 26th the man seen in the surveillance video broke into Koosa Golf on Two…
Teen arrested in Keenan HS threat
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Sheriff Leon Lott says a Keenan High School student has been arrested for making a threat against the school over the phone. Investigators say on October 11th school administrators received a…
'CRACK IN THE SYSTEM': Richland County sheriff and lawmakers call for changes in criminal justice system
The sheriff believes judges are too lenient with repeat offenders and it results in dangerous criminals in the community.
COMET CEO Derrick Huggins funeral set for Oct. 17
The funeral for the interim CEO of the COMET has been set.
City of West Columbia reveals new sanitation equipment for cleaner streets
City of West Columbia residents will see cleaner streets soon.
