According to the South Carolina Department of Social Services, officials with Lexington Medical Center recently accepted an infant that was surrendered under Daniel's Law.
Benedict College is one of 15 HBCU's selected to receive a big grant. The Propel Center selected 15 institutions total to receive a $3 million grant collectively.
The Columbia Police Department says a multi-agency search for a wanted man at the Colony Apartments has ended peacefully, but an arrest has not yet been made.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says two men have been charged with the murder of a woman who was shot as she exited a bar on Fairfield Road.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a front-seat passenger died after a collision on Tuesday on Wagner Highway.
Columbia Police say multiple law enforcement agencies are still searching for a wanted man at the Colony Apartments.
(CNN) --- Tax season is underway. The Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) is now accepting and processing tax returns. This year, parents are advised to keep an eye out for an I.R.S. mailing known…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- As Black History Month draws near, the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs are set to celebrate the many contributions that African Americans have made in the world of healthcare.…
People at the Richland County Health Center told us they have had trouble finding COVID tests at other locations. The 140,000 distributed across the state by DHEC is helping with the shortage.
Local Living: Lexington Two hosting Teacher Recruitment Fair Tuesday, Cupid's Chase 5K next month and more!
Sheriff Lott says firearms were stolen from 12 vehicles in the county since Friday.
The FBI is building a new headquarters for its South Carolina operations in Lexington. The building will bring together FBI employees that are currently spread across three buildings in the Columbia area.
According to United States Attorney Corey F. Ellis, a gang member from Columbia was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to firearm charges.
As coronavirus cases rise, the City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC for another round of free vaccination clinics.
Some students heading to school this morning had to be evacuated from their bus after the engine compartment caught on fire.
Richland County held a meeting Sunday for residents to give their feedback on proposed redistricting maps. The new districts are set to be finalized in February.
Irmo Police say they're looking for a home invasion suspect that was shot at by a homeowner last week. Police didn't say if the suspect was hit, but they reported none of the victims in the house were hurt.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is doing its part to help with the severe blood shortage across the state. The City and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann are hosting the 12th annual Columbia…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina senator who has fought to allow medical marijuana in the state for seven years appears to finally be getting a debate on the Senate floor. Sen. Tom Davis' medical marijuana bill was put…
Below is a map put together by Eric Webb (@webberweather). You can see that most of us north of Columbia got about 2 inches of snow (light blue), while some spots in Kershaw County got more than 3 inches of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Gas prices are spiking in the Midlands. According to AAA, prices in South Carolina rose 2 cents per gallon since last week. Right now drivers are paying an average of $3.02 per gallon. Right now the national average…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will hand out at home rapid COVIDd-19 test kits, beginning Monday, January 24. DHEC says the test kits each contain two tests and will be available for pick-up…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Now that the snow and ice have melted from Friday's snow, drivers are asked to be cautious if they hit the roads late Saturday night into Sunday morning. There is the potential for black ice. Black ice is…
Tips to keep you and your pets safe amid winter weather conditions.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on the winter weather. According to John, the Wintry mix Friday evening will make its way out of the Midlands Saturday afternoon. Most significant impacts will be slippery roads…
