Fireworks return to Lake Murray for the 34th time
LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO) - For the 34th time, Lake Murray will be the center of the 4th of July celebration on July 2. According to Jayne Baker from the Capital City/Lake Murray…
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LOCK IT UP COLUMBIA: North Columbia community event promotes gun safety
The block party also featured local organizations that provide various services to the community.
RCSD: Car chase ending in Blythewood leads to arrest of 24-year-old
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a 24-year-old faces drug and weapon charges after he led deputies on a car chase through Northeast Richland County.
Lugoff-Elgin area residents react to string of earthquakes recorded in the area.
SCEMD says the 3.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the Lugoff-Elgin area Wednesday was the strongest in the state in eight years. That includes the additional 2.0 and 2.4 quakes that happened early Thursday morning too. ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams went to Elgin, where most of the earthquakes are centered, and spoke with some restaurant owners who say they are still feeling a little shaken.
SCSO: Former CFO at Sumter Behavioral Health Services charged with breach of trust
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says Rodney Dean Ellis, who previously worked as Chief Financial Officer at Sumter Behavioral Health Services, is charged with eight counts of breach of trust with fraudulent intent, over $10,000.
Local Living: Richland Library hosting free summer break cafes, celebrate Independence Day in the Midlands and more!
Local Living: Richland Library hosting free summer break cafes, celebrate Independence Day in the Midlands and more!
USGS on the string of recent earthquakes recorded near Elgin
USGS says scientists are trying to figure out what is causing these earthquakes by deploying portable seismometers to collect more data.
Columbia PD investigating death of man found on Gregg Street as a homicide
The Columbia Police Department says the death of a man found on Gregg Street last weekend is being investigated as a homicide.
DOJ: Columbia man sentenced to 12 years for drug and firearm charges
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina, a 42-year-old Columbia man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after he plead guilty to firearm and drug charges.
USGS: Two earthquakes hit near Lugoff & Elgin overnight
On Thursday, The United States Geological Survey reported two earthquakes near the Lugoff-Elgin area overnight.
Midlands' strongest earthquake in 8 years shakes up the area
The US Geological Survey reports that around 4,000 people felt Tuesday afternoon’s earthquake, including those as far north as Charlotte and far south as Aiken.
Another Earthquake hits Elgin Wednesday evening
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Another Earthquake was reported Wednesday evening after a series of afternoon Earthquakes. According to the USGS, a 3:34 magnitude earthquake was centered east of Elgin. The earthquake shook parts of the Midlands shortly after 7pm. And earlier, at…
Independence Day celebration at Lake Murray this weekend
The event kicks off at noon on Saturday, with the Lake Murray Boat Parade.
Local Living: Where to go to enjoy fireworks this Fourth of July weekend
Local Living: Where to go to enjoy fireworks this Fourth of July weekend
3.5 magnitude earthquake confirmed near Elgin
A 3.33 magnitude earthquake was recorded three miles east of Elgin.
RCSD investigating shooting on Parklane Road that sent a man to the hospital
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies are investigating after a shooting at a gas station sent a man to the hospital this afternoon.
SLED: Lexington County man facing perjury charge
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a Lexington County man is charged with perjury.
Irmo PD: Man facing unlawful conduct towards a child charge
A man is behind bars today, charged with unlawful conduct towards a child.
Flooding blocks I-26 at mile marker 87
Newberry County Sheriff's Office deputies are warning drivers to avoid a flooded area on I-26 this morning.
SCGOP congratulates Ellen Weaver on winning Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Education
After a hard fought campaign that ended up with primary results too close to call. Ellen Weaver ends up walking away winning the Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Education during the June 28 runoff. Weaver beat her Republican competitor, fellow Republican Kathy Maness 63% to 32%.
REPUBLICAN RUNOFF: Weaver defeats Maness for state superintendent of education nomination
After receiving 23 percent of votes two weeks ago compared to Kathy Maness’ 31 percent, Ellen Weaver took more than 60 percent of the vote in the runoff, winning the Republican nomination for state superintendent of education.
SLED begins investigation into officer involved shooting
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been charged with taking over the investigation of an officer involved shooting.
New indictment and bond hearing for Curtis Smith
Smith was arrested last week and today he was in court for a bond hearing.
Celebrating 10 years of State Partnership Program between SC and the Republic of Colombia
The South Carolina Military Museum unveiled a museum exhibit commemorating the partnership. A similar ceremony is being planned in Colombia in the coming weeks.
Local Living: Independence Day celebrations in the Midlands, take your kids to Prime Time in the Parks in Columbia and more!
Local Living: Independence Day celebrations in the Midlands, take your kids to Prime Time in the Parks in Columbia and more!
