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DHEC updates on BA.2 Omicron sub-variant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - DHEC is encouraging people to get fully vaccinated due to the impact of the highly contagious BA.2 Omicron subvariant. This comes after the White House reports 14 states…

LCSD looking for man wanted in connection with stolen tractor

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man wanted in connection with a stolen tractor.

Road closures/where to park for parade celebrating the Gamecocks' NCAA title

Headed to the Gamecocks' national championship parade on Wednesday? Be Mindful of road closures and where you can park.

EDISTO PLACE: New affordable housing development welcomes residents to new homes in Columbia

The Homes of Hope CEO expects that the community will connect residents to resources that will help them achieve financial stability.

Local Living: Easter events in the Midlands this weekend and more!

Richland County Coroner releases name of teen who died after Saturday shooting incident

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a teenager who died after a shooting in the Brookhaven Community.

RCSD: Local photographer accused of taking inappropriate photos of young girl

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a local photographer was arrested Friday, accused of taking inappropriate photos of a young girl under his care.

UofSC announces date for Darius Rucker's free concert for students

The University of South Carolina announced that Darius Rucker will perform a free concert for students on Sunday, April 24 to celebrate the Gamecock women's basketball team's national championship win.

RCSD: Three arrested in connection with armed robberies of multiple Waffle House locations

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says three individuals have been arrested in connection with recent Waffle House robberies.

Fort Jackson Morale, Welfare and Recreation Hiring Fair this week

When is the last time you've updated your resume? You might need to put it on the calendar before the Fort Jackson job fair this week.

SCHP: Motorcyclist dies one day after crash in Lexington County

The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist has died one day after a crash in Lexington County.

Super Eliza 5K raises money to support finding a cure for Sanfilippo syndrombe

South Carolinians put their shoes to the pavement this weekend to be a super hero for a Midlands girl.

Dining on the Dam returns to Lexington

Dining on the Dam in Lexington made its big return over the weekend, after being postponed the past few years because of the pandemic.

Newberry County deputies investigating after woman is shot Saturday

Newberry County deputies say they are investigating after a woman was shot Saturday night.

SLED: Former Clarendon County deputy accused of embezzlement, misconduct in office

According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former Clarendon County deputy and victims advocate is charged with embezzlement and misconduct in office.

Scheffler gets Masters green jacket to go with No. 1 ranking

Scottie Scheffler capped off an amazing two months with his grandest feat of all, winning the Masters on Sunday to validate his new status as the best player in golf.

Sumter teen reported missing has been found safe

The Sumter Police Department says a teenage girl recently reported missing has been found safe and returned home.

Teenager dead after shooting in Richland County; police investigating

COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting in Northeast Columbia that left a teenager dead. On April 9th, deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the 500 block of Halleck Lane at around…

Firefighters respond to 2-alarm apartment fire

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Nearly 50 firefighters responded to a two alarm fire this evening at a Midlands apartment complex. A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Department says crews responded to Columbia Garden Apartments on…

Local Living: Artista Vista later this month, SHOUT hosting Walk for Autism in Camden this weekend and more!

Jonathan Johnson Photo From Lexington County Detention Center

Lexington County man pleads guilty, sentenced to 80 years for sexually assaulting a child

According to the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office, a Lexington County man was sentenced to 80 years in prison after pleading guilty to first degree criminal sexual conduct of a minor and first degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

Live updates from round two at The Masters

Tiger Woods struggled to a 3-over 39 on the front nine Friday but was still in good position to make the weekend in his comeback at the Masters.

Super Eliza 5K dashes through Columbia this weekend

South Carolinians will put their shoes to the pavement this weekend to be a super hero for a Midlands girl. This Saturday, the Sanfilippo Foundation will hold their 7th annual Super Eliza 5K.