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.
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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.
Columbia mayor congratulates the Gamecocks on their NCAA title win
City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is sending his congratulations to the Gamecocks on their second national championship win. He says we need to have a parade to celebrate the huge accomplishment.
Lexington County man sentenced to 75 years in prison for the 2019 shooting death of his girlfriend
A Lexington County man was sentenced to 75 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering his girlfriend before fleeing to Canada in 2019.
Local Living: Soiree on State returns to Cayce, "Spring Fair Food Drive-Through" coming back to the State Fairgrounds and more!
Local Living: Soiree on State returns to Cayce, "Spring Fair Food Drive-Through" coming back to the State Fairgrounds and more!
Four new pickleball courts added to Southeast Park in Columbia
The City of Columbia and the Parks and Recreation Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony today at Southeast Park to show off the addition of four new pickleball courts.
Columbia Fire Department hosts "push in" ceremony for new firetruck
A new set of wheels is joining the Columbia-Richland Fire Department, as the team hits the streets in the northeast part of Columbia.
Staley, Auriemma could meet next year for another title
Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma hugged at midcourt after South Carolina ended UConn’s undefeated run in NCAA championship games.
RCSD: Spring Valley HS student charged with bringing gun to school
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says 16-year-old Spring Valley High School student is accused of bringing a gun to school today.
Local fans cheer the Gamecocks to their second national championship
It's a great day to be a Gamecock! Fans across Columbia are going wild after Coach Dawn Staley and the women's basketball team brought home the national championship title, taking down UConn last night.
SC Pro-Truth Coalition speaks out against bill they say censors the teaching of truthful history
The coalition says they feel members of the state House of Representatives have fast-tracked a new committee bill that would censor the teaching of truthful history in South Carolina classrooms, without giving the public or any African American subcommittee members an opportunity to weigh in.
Darius Rucker wants to put on free concert to celebrate the Gamecocks' national championship win
Former University of South Carolina student and Grammy winning artist Darius Rucker may give the Gamecocks a special concert for their big win at the NCAA championship.
Motorcyclist killed in collision on US-76 in Lee County
Highway Patrol says one motorcyclist is dead after a collision on Sunday on US-76 in Lee County.
Midlands Gives Spotlight: The Sumter Museum
SUMTER SC (WOLO) - Midlands Gives returns on May 3, where over 500 local charities come together in hopes of collectively raising money through the amazing generosity of the community. One…
Staley leads South Carolina over UConn for second NCAA title
Dawn Staley and South Carolina buttoned up on defense and won their second national championship, stifling UConn for a 64-49 victory Sunday night that ended the Huskies' undefeated streak in title games.
Police in Newberry are searching for three suspects who fled traffic accident
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies and Highway Patrol are searching for three Hispanic males fleeing from a traffic accident on I-26 at 85 mile marker, according to the Newberry Sheriff's Office. Investigators say the three men were wearing white t-shirts…
