Riverbanks license plates soon to be available at SCDMV
Are you looking for a new license plate? You can be the first to 'drive away' with a special-edition Riverbanks Zoo license plate!
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Columbia attorney competing in tonight's Jeopardy episode
Jeopardy fans in the Midlands are in for a treat tonight. Columbia attorney, Carter Lockwood, will compete on America's favorite quiz show this evening! Lockwood will take on Matt Takimoto and Bridget Kranz.
Univ. of South Carolina plans statues to honor desegregation
The University of South Carolina plans three statues to commemorate the black students who permanently desegregated the school in 1963.
KCSO investigating shooting incident in Cassatt that injured two
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating a shooting incident that took place in Cassatt Thursday night.
UPDATE: Man found dead at local assisted living facility, authorities to relocate other residents
This morning, officers with the Cayce Police Department say they were called to an adult assisted living facility for reports of an unresponsive man. Officers say they are concerned with the living conditions they observed and are working with authorities to relocate the remaining residents to other safe facilities.
Congressman Joe Wilson to hold rally for Ukraine at the Statehouse
At the Statehouse this afternoon, officials say Wilson will speak on the importance of solidarity for the people of Ukraine.
UPDATE: Missing woman from Orangeburg found safe
UPDATE: The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety says Myrna Longshore has been found, and she is safe.
Lawyers will represent family of S.C. inmate who died in custody
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A pair of civil rights attorneys in South Carolina say they have questions about an inmate's death at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Attorneys Bakari Sellers and Audia…
Cooke leads No. 1 South Carolina in romp over Auburn
Aliyah Boston had 10 points and 12 rebounds for her 18th straight double-double, Zia Cooke scored 20 points and No. 1 South Carolina won its 12th straight with a 75-37 victory over Auburn on Thursday night.
After fire Thursday night, Hammond School working on learning plan for pre-k through 4th grade students
Today, students in pre-k through 4th grade did not have class at Hammond School, after a fire last night. The head of Hammond School says they hope to have a plan for students to learn tomorrow.
City of Columbia releases customer response action plan to improve services
In addition to a shortage of staff and increased volume of calls, the water division is also dealing with aging infrastructure.
Local Living: Gamecock Athletics hosting book drive with EdVenture, Lexington Chili CookOff fires up this weekend and more!
Local Living: Gamecock Athletics hosting book drive with EdVenture, Lexington Chili CookOff fires up this weekend and more!
CRITICAL RACE THEORY: SC House committee hears from both sides of the controversial issue
Part of the five new bills to be discussed by state lawmakers address making sure critical race theory is not taught in schools.
LCSD: Saluda County woman accused of stealing nearly $200,000 from her employer
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a Saluda County woman is accused of stealing nearly $200,000 from her employer over an eight year period.
U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm, Congressman Clyburn visit SC State's nuclear energy department
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joined Congressman Jim Clyburn to tour the nation's only HBCU with a nuclear engineering program.
Richland County Coroner releases name of man killed in Hopkins shooting
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a man who was killed in a shooting on Turning Leaf Drive last week.
Columbia Parks and Rec hosting Black History Heritage Ball
You can enjoy music, dance, food and more at the Black History Heritage Ball later this month.
Lexington One implements DHEC's Test to Stay program
Effective today, Lexington County School District One is implementing DHEC's Test to Stay program in an effort to keep more healthy kids in the classrooms.
Columbia Fire crews control house fire on Carriage Oaks Drive, no reported injuries
Just before 11 a.m., crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department say they were dispatched to a house fire in the 300 block of Carriage Oaks Drive.
RCSD UPDATE: Missing man with dementia found safe
UPDATE: The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Mr. Larden was found, and he is safe.
Man shot multiple times on Pitney Road in Lexington
Lexington County deputies say a man was shot multiple times on Wednesday night on the 400 block of Pitney Road.
CFD crews respond to 2-alarm fire at Hammond School
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia firefighters responded to a fire at Hammond School on Galway Lane. More than a dozen fire crews responded to the campus just after 8pm Wednesday night where they spent 2 hours trying to contain and put…
Claflin University responds to bomb threat
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Claflin University officials say the HBCU received a bomb threat Wednesday. An email was sent to students, faculty, and staff asking them to exit campus buildings immediately. The Orangeburg Department of…
Beloved baboon at Riverbanks Zoo passes away
Officials with the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced the passing of Bubba, a 31-year-old Hamadryas baboon.
First African American Poet Laureate of Charleston to speak at Benedict Honors Program induction
Next Tuesday, the first African American Poet Laureate of Charleston will be the keynote speaker of the Induction of Scholars into the Benedict College Honors Program.
