The 31st annual "Senior Citizens Healthcare and Fun Day Luncheon" was held at Seawell's Catering. "What we do every year is we get the seniors together. In the rural areas a lot of times we are forgotten or don't know we're there. So what I did was when I became an elected official I started getting people out of the rural areas to get information that they normally wouldn't have gotten," says event creator Bernice G. Scott.
The University of South Carolina is raising its minimum wage for employees to $14 an hour.
“It’s a different kind of evil to take advantage of our seniors," Sen. Scott said.
Columbia police say a chase led a vehicle to crash into a home last night.
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says a deputy is suspended without pay pending a criminal investigation. Lott says Robert Oates was placed on suspension following the review of body camera footage…
Orangeburg County Sheriff's investigators says a man was charged with first-degree burglary after breaking into a Dollar General store
SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is asking the public’s help in finding the person responsible for the homicide of Jonathan Priester
Blythewood High School Future Business Leaders of America and Shred 360 will be hosting a 'free shred event' that will take place tomorrow.
Prisma Health announced it will hold a drive-thru Covid-19 vaccine clinic this Saturday, Sept. 24, from 7:30 am -11:30 am
The Lexington County Coroner says a woman who was found dead in a restroom in a Belk location died of natural causes
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Sumter county deputies say two men and a juvenile are in custody in connection with a series of drive-by shootings. Investigators say on September 19th deputies pulled over a car matching the description of one used in the…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter County deputies say they have arrested a man in a recent convenience store break-in. Investigators say on September 5th James Pierce broke into the Yogi Stop on…
Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested 23 year-old Rondarius Rasheed Davis for a July 6 shooting incident that occurred on Jollystreet Road.
Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested a mother and her boyfriend after they determined the death of her 4 month-old baby a homicide.
Two South Carolinians are a little richer tonight. Lottery officials say someone in Columbia and Bishopville chose the correct numbers for the Mega Millions drawing and almost took it all. One of the tickets was a $50 thousand dollar winner that was sold to here in Columbia.
As part of SCDOT's 10-Year-Plan to upgrade South Carolina highways continues, I-26 will be widened from four to six lanes between the Little Mountain and Peak exits, and will be widened from four to eight lanes between the Peak and Irmo exits. The $512 million dollar project will also include seven new overpass bridges and three reconstructed interchanges at the Little Mountain, Chapin, and Peak exits.
The Lexington County Coroner says a woman who was found dead in a restroom in a Belk location died of natural causes
Earlier this month an officer with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office rescued a woman from a burning vehicle.
“I’ve never been out to a homeless camp before. I’m very thankful for that but it’s opened my eyes. It’s certainly opening theirs as well," said Wes Dorton, Palmetto Prep athletic director.
Collecting stuffed animals to help ease the pain and fear of children in traumatizing situations
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested a Colleton County man on Tuesday.
Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a 17 year-old Columbia High School student was charged for possessing a loaded gun at school
Military procurement and distribution company M.G.S. announced they will expand their operations to Richland County
Columbia Animal Services is continuing their free pet adoptions event.
The City of Columbia passed a major ordinance Tuesday on reporting lost or stolen firearms.
