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Gas prices in SC down again: Consumer News

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump are down again as we start the work week in the Midlands. According to AAA, the average for gas in South Carolina is now at $3.94 a gallon.…

More Earthquakes in South Carolina according to USGS

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The U.S. Geological Survey reported another earthquake hit near Lugoff on Sunday. The 2 point 1 magnitude quake centered east of Elgin and happened before 2:30 p.m, according to officials. Officials…

No. 1 South Carolina women beat Creighton, reach Final Four

Aliyah Boston scored 19 points and led top-seeded South Carolina to its second straight Final Four with an 80-50 victory over Creighton on Sunday night, ending the 10th-seeded Bluejays’ surprise run through the NCAA Tournament.

Earthquake hits near Elgin

ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - The United States Geological Survey reports an earthquake near Elgin on Sunday. Official records say the quake happened at 2:27 p.m. just 3.3 miles east of Elgin. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the quake measured…

The Oscars Live Sunday on ABC: inside look

ABC COLUMBIA- You can catch the 94th annual Academy Awards Sunday Night at 8pm on ABC Columbia. According to ABC, Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes will host the event. The Oscars 2022 will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide SUNDAY…

Former Police Chief Randall Scott found dead

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Richland Co. Coroner's Office confirmed Saturday evening that former Police Chief Randall Scott,53, has died. Officials say Scott's body was found in his home around 9:30am Saturday. According to the coroner, foul play is not suspected.…

Late Columbia woman's brother asking for answers in 50-year-old cold case

Beatrice Anderson Riley was abducted from her Harlem Street home in March of 1972. Her body was found a couple weeks later on Atlas Road.

A look at the up and down prices at the pump in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump are up and down in the Midlands. According to Gas Buddy, in Columbia and surrounding counties, drivers are paying an average $3.86 a gallon. That is up…

Boston, South Carolina top North Carolina 69-61 in Sweet 16

Aliyah Boston had 28 points and 22 rebounds, and top-seeded South Carolina moved on to the Elite Eight with a 69-61 victory over North Carolina on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament.

CPD: Man accused of physically abusing his three-year-old daughter

The Columbia Police Department says a 40-year-old man was arrested this morning, accused of physically abusing his three-year-old daughter.

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SCDOR: Richland County tax preparer accused of assisting in preparation of false tax returns

According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, a Richland County tax preparer has been charged with 20 counts of willfully making or assisting in false or fraudulent state tax returns.

CPD announces arrest in connection with 2021 fatal shooting of teen

The Columbia Police Department says a 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with a November 2021 shooting that left a 17-year-old dead.

Midlands Heart Walk returns after two year hiatus

After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, the American Heart Association is bringing back its Midlands Heart Walk tomorrow.

USC students react to new men's basketball coaching hire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Thursday, the University of South Carolina announced Lamont Paris as the basketball program’s 33rd head coach in program history. The former Chattanooga head coach replaces Frank Martin, who led the Gamecocks to a first Final Four…

BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES: Local organization announces ambassador program to help combat recent rise in violence

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported a rise in shootings last year in the county. This year’s amount of gun violence has the mayor and other leaders in…

CPD: Man arrested in connection with multiple shoplifting incidents dating back to September 2021

The Columbia Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection with multiple shoplifting incidents at the Walmart on Garners Ferry Road. During one of these incidents, police say he is accused of stealing firearms.

Paris named 33rd head men's basketball coach at University of South Carolina

Lamont Paris, who has been a part of nine NCAA Division I Tournaments and 17 twenty-win seasons as a college head and assistant coach, has been named the University of South Carolina's 33rd head coach, Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Thursday.