Lexington Town Council member running to be the state's next superintendent of education
A Lexington Town Council member is throwing her hat in the running for state superintendent of education.
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City of Columbia hosting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration virtually
The City of Columbia's 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held virtually today at 4 p.m.
SCEMD: Earthquake reported near Elgin over the weekend
On top of all the winter weather mayhem, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed another earthquake in the Midlands this weekend.
Fairfield County Fire Service puts out structure fire after flames spread from fireplace
Officials with the Fairfield County Fire Service say units responded to a structure fire in Blair Sunday afternoon.
School District of Newberry County shift to virtual learning Jan.18 -21
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) - School District of Newberry County says its experiencing a high number of students and staff impacted by COVID-19. As a result, school district leaders say schools will shift…
Teen charged after a state sign was altered to include racial slur
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – The Sumter Police Department says a 17-year-old was taken into custody Sunday after a digital message board was altered to include a racial slur. Investigators say the teen is charged with aggravated breach of peace and…
Jazz Girls Day at the University of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - This weekend young girls from middle and high schools in South Carolina were invited to join the jazz faculty at the University of South Carolina's school of music…
UPDATED: Sunday morning forecast
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - Rain, ice, and even snow continues to pummel the Palmetto State, with the majority of the wintery mix impacting the midlands toward the northern areas. The Upstate continues…
GALLERY: Winter weather impacts the Midlands
Take a look at photos of damage caused by ice and freezing rain in the Midlands.
Police responding to downed tree in Richland County
Authorities are responding to a downed tree in a roadway in Richland County.
Tracking power outages across the Midlands
As winter conditions sweep through the Midlands, ABC Columbia is tracking power outages throughout the region.
Sunday morning weather update
ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist John Farley keeps you up to date with the latest information about weather conditions in the Midlands.
Sunday Closings and Cancellations
City of West Columbia Parks Richland County Recreation Commission-All parks, community centers and the Linrick Golf Course closed Sunday. First Nazareth Baptist Church-All in-person activity cancelled. Richland Co. Recreation Commission-All parks and facilities. SC State Museum-Closed. Union UMC- Sunday services…
Sumter Police investigating racial slur on SCDOT sign
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter police are investigating after they say someone tampered with a SCDOT sign near the US 76/Hwy. 378 bypass changing the message to a include a racial slur. In…
Midlands braces for potential winter storm this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina residents are accustomed to extreme heat, but maybe not extreme cold. With winter weather threatening much of the Palmetto State this weekend, you may…
Local Living: Dine out at Restaurant Week in Columbia, some Midlands residents can get free admission to the Riverbanks Zoo and more!
Local Living: Dine out at Restaurant Week in Columbia, some Midlands residents can get free admission to the Riverbanks Zoo and more!
UofSC names former provost new university president
Friday, the University of South Carolina named Dr. Michael Amiridis president-elect. Dr. Amiridis had served as chancellor of the University of Illinois-Chicago since 2015, and previously served as provost at UofSC.
LCSD: Inmate caught after escaping from Lexington County Detention Center
Deputies say an inmate who escaped from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department was apprehended Friday afternoon.
SCEMD urges Midlands residents to prepare for potential winter weather this weekend
SCEMD urges Midlands residents to prepare for potential winter weather this weekend.
LCSD: Inmate escapes from Lexington County Detention Center
Deputies say they are looking for an inmate escaped from the Lexington County Detention Center this morning.
Bond denied for man accused of 1986 kidnapping of a four-year-old
This morning, bond was denied for the suspect in the disappearance of a four-year-old back in 1986.
Witness to plane crash in Lake Murray describes what he saw
A small plane crashed into Lake Murray Thursday. Miraculously, no one was injured. A witness to the crash says he was shocked watching it all happen.
UofSC introduces former provost as candidate for the university's next president
The University of South Carolina introduced a candidate the university's next president Friday.
20/20 to air hour long special on Alex Murdaugh
(ABC News) --- ABC will run a two hour special on the swirling intrigue and scandal surrounding former Low Country Attorney Alex Murdaugh. The program features never before seen interviews with those most closely involved…
No one hurt in house fire on Fallen Leaf Drive in Richland
Columbia Fire Department say no one is hurt after a house caught fire on Fallen Leaf Drive this morning.
