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OPA! Greek festival returns to downtown Columbia

Food and other vendors as well as entertainment and more greet you when you come to the celebration.

RCSD plans to destroy homeless camp near Forest Acres

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A large homeless camp identified by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department will soon be no more. Friday, the department will oversee cleanup of a private property where it believes…

Lexington Co. woman accused of stabbing neighbor.

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO_-- Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department say Brenda Jeffcoat stabbed her neighbor twice in the back Monday night. According to investigators, the victim was at Jeffcoat's home visiting her husband,…

SCAG Alan Wilson: Lexington Man arrested on four charges of sexual exploitation of a minor

The South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Timothy Sielicki, 30, from Lexington, S.C., for the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Sheriff: Police shooting justified as car used as weapon

A police officer in South Carolina shot and killed a man who slammed his stolen car into the officer's door as he got out to try to arrest him after a nearly 30-minute chase, a sheriff said.

Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Law enforcement agencies in the Midlands gathered to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and introduced a new tool that helps break down language barriers in order to build relationships between officers and hispanic communities.

Local Living: State Fair time and pet adoption special

A look at local events from around the Midlands

CPD: Investigators charge woman for stealing Forest Drive car wash equipment

The Columbia Police Department’s Property Crimes investigators arrested Kristen Robinson, 23, on 2nd degree burglary and grand larceny charges

Clemson DT Bresee’s 15-year-old sister dies of brain cancer

The sister of Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee has died of cancer.

DNR restricts certain deer imports from North Carolina

The South Carolina Department of National Resources (DNR) has placed new restrictions on importing deer from North Carolina to the Palmetto state.

JT's Auto Group donates delivery trucks to The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army of the Midlands held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their Millwood Avenue location to unveil new delivery trucks. "Without those who donate, these trucks are useless. So the credit goes to them," says the CEO of JT's Automotive Group, JT Gandolfo.

Rural Midlands school districts receive multimillion dollar checks for facility upgrades

Principal Allen Kirby says the Walker-Gamble Elementary building has roof leaks, plumbing problems and not the best Internet.

USC ranks no.1 for veterans and military service members

The University of South Carolina has been ranked number one in the country for veterans and military service members.

Electric vehicle charger manufacturer to open in West Columbia

One of the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturers will open a facility in the midlands.

RCSD: Two more teens arrested in football game fight

Deputies from Richland County Sheriff’s Department have arrested two more students in connection with last Friday’s Spring Valley- Ridge View football game.

Richland Library Main offering free virtual health care clinics in September

Richland Library Main is providing free Virtual Health Care Clinics every Thursday in September from 9 am to 4:30 pm

Travel costs expected to skyrocket this holiday season

Flight prices for Thanksgiving and Christmas are on track to be the most expensive in five years.

Europastry opening expected to create 155 jobs in Laurens County

Baked goods company Europastry is planning to open a facility in Hunter Industrial Park in Laurens County.

Richland School District Two updates security procedures after last week's fight at football game

Richland Two has updated their security procedures for athletic events after a fight broke out at a Spring Valley High School football game last week.