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Storms down trees, damage homes

Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)--Though Friday's storm moved through the Midlands rather quickly, not everyone escaped unscathed. In Irmo, firefighters tell us a massive oak tree crashed into a home on Ramer Mill Court. Fire…

Local Living: Riverbanks Run this Saturday, Wine Walk in Lexington and more!

Revente celebrates 30th anniversary during Small Business Week

As Small Business Week comes to a close, one business in Five Points celebrated a milestone occasion.

Police investigating armed robbery at University of South Carolina campus

University of South Carolina Police need your help identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery on campus.

Richland One superintendent, Eau Claire principal release statements on the death of student

“Everybody knew her. She was a well-known student who was well liked and involved in several service and extracurricular activities."

SCAG: Chapin man charged with exploitation of a vulnerable adult, breach of trust

ccording to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Chapin man was arrested for exploitation of a vulnerable adult and breach of trust with fraudulent intent value of $10,000 or more.

SC State moves 2022 Spring Commencement to SHM Memorial Center due to potential storms

South Carolina State University is moving its Spring 2022 Commencement to the Smith Hammond Middleton Memorial Center because of potential storms.

City officials warn Columbia residents to avoid flood-prone streets amid threat of storms

If you do encounter a flooded street or intersection, officials say do not try to drive through it because it may be deeper than it looks. Instead, turn around, don't drown.

Threat of thunderstorms cancels Taste of Newberry event

Because of the potential threat for strong storms sweeping through this evening, the Taste of Newberry event has been canceled.

LIST: Midlands school districts dismissing early due to storms

RCSD: Man charged with the stabbing deaths of his daughter and mother

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been charged in connection with the stabbing deaths of his daughter and mother.

Sumter deputies: Missing elderly man with Alzheimer's found safe

Sumter County deputies say an elderly man with Alzheimer's who went missing on Thursday afternoon has been found safe.

Richland deputies investigate double murder

Two people were found dead Thursday night in a Columbia home.

Brother of Clemson Head coach accused of distributing child pornography

The brother of Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney has been arrested, accused of distributing child pornography.

Mother's Day spending expected to hit record breaking high

Mother's Day spending is expected to hit another record-breaking high this year.

Local Living: Saluda County Sheriff's Office hosting blood drive, Rhythm on the River back at the Riverwalk this weekend

2022 Small Business Week celebration in Columbia

The City of Columbia is celebrating the small business community and spotlighting local businesses.

UPDATE: Missing 81-year-old Cayce man found safe.

Investigators say the 81-year-old was last seen around 11:30 a.m. Thursday.

Sumter PD: Man in critical condition after being shot during armed robbery

The Sumter Police Department says a 52-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after he was shot during an armed robbery of his home this morning.

RCSD announces several arrests connected to 2022 homicides

At a press conference Thursday afternoon, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of several men involved in four separate homicides this year.