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SLED: Newberry County woman accused of breach of trust, forgery

Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says a woman from Newberry County is charged with breach of trust and forgery.

Columbia man sentenced after pleading guilty to fentanyl charge

The Department of Justice says a Columbia man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute and distribution of fentanyl.

Midlands Gives passes $2 million in donations

Today is Midlands Gives Day, and officials say more than $2 million in donations have been received so far!

CPD hosts Ceasefire Columbia to try to prevent gun crime recidivism

Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says the Ceasefire program gives gun offenders a second chance, so they don't end up back behind bars and lets continued violators know police are turning up the heat when it comes to cracking down on gun violence.

Lexington Police cruiser struck, damaged by oncoming car

A parked Lexington Police cruiser is slammed into while police were working a separate car accident in the same location.

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Columbia mayor celebrates transformation of Soda City with local owners

“When I first moved to Columbia South Carolina, Main Street was where you could bowl on it at 5 o'clock every day," Rickenmann said. "I mean there was nobody here.”

Midlands Gives Day kicks off Tuesday

Last year, Midlands Gives Day raised more than $3 million, through more than 21,000 individual gifts.

Local Living: Midlands Gives kicks off Tuesday, Riverbanks Run this Saturday and more!

Forest Acres PD: Three arrested for attempted murder, car break-in charges

The Forest Acres Police Department says three individuals have been arrested for attempted murder and auto-break in charges.

CPD: man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Riverside Apartments

The Columbia Police Department says an 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with last month's shooting at Riverside Apartments that claimed the life of one teen and injured two others.

World Food Championships announces top chef at UofSC campus

The winner was announced during a reception at the McCutchen House at the University of South Carolina.

Former VP Mike Pence addresses CIU graduates

Former Vice President Mike Pence made his way to the Midlands this weekend. He spoke to students at the Columbia International University commencement ceremony Saturday morning.

Riverbanks Zoo mourning the loss of Sundance the grizzly bear

Zoo officials say Sundance had a gentle disposition, kind eyes and loved to interact with his keepers. They describe him as an expert napper who could dig the perfect hole to recline in comfortably.

Richland County Coroner IDs woman who died after colliding with a train on Hobart Road

A 25-year-old is dead after a train collision in Richland County on Saturday.

Columbia International Festival bringing exotic cuisine to the State Fairgrounds

You can sample exotic foods and learn about different cultures at the Columbia International Festival later this month.

Deadly train collision in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly accident involving a train on Hobart Drive. According to police it happened on Saturday, April 30th at 4:30 p.m. Investigators say a 2017 Hyundai was traveling…

One person dead after shooting at Columbia apartment complex

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex. According to investigators, a female was fatally shot at Latimer Manor Apartments on Friday, April 29. Officers received a shot-spotter alert and were dispatched…

Steel Hands police K9 fundraiser still on, will honor fallen Cayce officer

A fundraiser aimed at providing support for police K9s will go on as scheduled today, honoring fallen Cayce Police Officer Drew Barr. Officer Barr and his K9, Molly, were big promoters of the event and organizers say they were really looking forward to it.

Local law enforcement agencies participating in Drug Take Back Day

Today, law enforcement agencies across the state are encouraging South Carolinians to participate in Drug Take Back Day. It's a chance for residents to safely get rid of their unwanted and unused medications to help prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.