DHEC hosts "Don't Waste Food SC Ambassador Day" at Segra Park
The health agency hosted "Don’t Waste Food SC Ambassador Day” at Segra Park today, aimed at helping prevent food waste.
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Local Living: Fireflies hosting season kick-off event in Five Points, SC Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival and more!
Local Living: Fireflies hosting season kick-off event in Five Points, SC Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival and more!
Family of man killed during officer involved shooting in Richland County continue calls for independent investigation
For the third straight week, the family of a man killed during an officer involved shooting is calling for an independent investigation into the incident.
SCAG: Two West Columbia man arrested on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors
In unrelated investigations, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says two men were arrested on 14 total charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
NWS: Tornado watch issued for parts of South Carolina and Georgia
The National Weather Service says a tornado watch has been issued for parts of South Carolina and Georgia.
Columbia mayor announces parade to celebrate the Gamecocks NCAA championship win
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann announced that there will be a parade to honor the Gamecocks women's basketball team's national championship next Wednesday, April 13th.
SolarGen of SC building solar farm in Clarendon County
Officials say SolarGen of South Carolina is building a 125-megawatt solar farm in Clarendon County.
USASC: Lexington woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for firearm charge
A Lexington woman was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Sumter deputies arrest man wanted for multiple warrants
Sumter County Sheriff's Office say on Monday, they arrested a man accused of breaking into a home and threatening the victim.
SC House passes transgender sports ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The bill known by some as the 'Save Women's Sports Act' and by others as an "Anti-transgender bill" passed a second reading late Tuesday evening in the House. The bill would…
RAMSERVE: College students and community volunteers help out with Midlands service projects
Columbia International’s softball team were part of the day of service and helped out at Reconciliation Ministries.
Possible tornado touches down, causes damage in Allendale
Allendale, S.C. (WOLO)-- There were multiple reports and sightings of a possible tornado in Allendale Tuesday afternoon. Corey Tharin posted video of the funnel cloud on Facebook. There are reports of downed trees and…
Lawmakers, staff, others evacuated to State House basement
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Everyone in the state house was evacuated into the basement this evening while there was a tornado warning in downtown Columbia. Greenville representative Bobby Cox tweeted this photo of his colleagues hunkered down…
SC Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival at the State Fairgrounds this weekend
The Annual South Carolina Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival is back this Saturday!
Columbia Fireflies to host season kick-off event in Five Points
The Columbia Fireflies will be in Five Points Wednesday to host a kick-off event for their 2022 season.
LCSD: Traffic stops leads to drug and weapon charges for Columbia man
According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, a traffic stop led to the arrest of a Columbia man for drug and weapon charges.
Prisma Health Midlands agrees to settlement resolving alleged Controlled Substance Act violations
Prisma Health Midlands agreed to pay a $1 million settlement resolving alleged violations of the Controlled Substance Act.
City officials warn Columbia residents to avoid flood-prone streets amid heavy rain
With storms making their way across the Midlands, it is important for drivers to look out for flooding and avoid driving into standing water. City of Columbia officials urge drivers to stay away from the following streets and intersections as they are known to flood.
Balloon release in honor of Richland County teen killed last year
A community is coming together to honor the life of a teenager today. A balloon release for Sanaa Amenhotep starts at 6 p.m. at North Springs Park on Clemson Road.
OCSD need help identifying man accused of urinating on a church
Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office are looking for a man they say was caught on camera urinating on a church.
"MORE Justice Nehemiah Action Assembly" calls on lawmakers to address gun violence and affordable housing in the communtity
Local congregations came together to call for lawmakers to fix two problems plaguing the faith-based community, gun violence and affordable housing.
Richland County Coroner asking for help identifying man struck and killed by vehicle
The Richland County Coroner's Office needs help identifying a pedestrian who was hit and killed by a car on Fairfield Road.
RCSD: Former student charged with making threats against Cardinal Newman HS
Richland County deputies say a teenager is now behind bars, accused of making threats against Cardinal Newman High School.
Districts announce early dismissals ahead of potential storms
Several school districts are dismissing early Tuesday ahead of potential severe weather that could hit the Midlands.
Newberry College holds forum on Charleston church shootings
Newberry College is holding a forum on the aftermath of the 2015 racist massacre at a Charleston church from the perspective of the church and the officers who responded and investigated the shooting.
