State Department of Ed. awards 2023 Teacher of the Year
One South Carolina Educator, and Orangeburg native is being honored for the work he's done in and outside of the classroom.
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Army National Guard brigade departs from McEntire base for European mission
“Every individual is important and their contributions to the team," the colonel said. "It really is a team mission.”
Governor McMaster declares May 4 "Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Day"
Boasting more 2,000 animals and 4,300 species of plants, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden welcomes one million visitors annually.
Local Living: Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, First Thursday on Main takes place this week and more!
Local Living: Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, First Thursday on Main takes place this week and more!
Botanica de Santee holds grand opening in Five Points
Located in the heart of Five Points, Botanica de Santee aims to bring diversity and represent culture in the shop.
$61 million in refunds for customers in SC nuclear debacle
A South Carolina judge has approved a second round of refunds for customers of a utility that poured billions of dollars into two nuclear power plants that never produced a watt of power.
CPD announces arrest of man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in October
The Columbia Police Department says a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in October was arrested in Spartanburg.
RCSD hosting free car seat safety check Thursday
The Richland County Sheriff's Department wants to make sure your child is safe in their car set.
SCDOR: Richland County tax preparer accused of making false returns
A Columbia tax preparer was arrested Wednesday, charged with 19 counts of willfully making or assisting in false or fraudulent returns.
Midlands Gives sets new record thanks to generous donations to local non-profits
The final number is in, and the Central Carolina Community Foundation says Midlands Gives broke another record!
NCSO: Traffic stop leads to discovery of drugs and stolen catalytic converters
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says a man is facing several charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs as well as stolen catalytic converters and a pressure washer.
Fill your belly, your heart, and help raise money for the LLS
LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) - Each year, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society hosts their Man/Woman of The Year, where each candidate is tasked with raising money for research and…
Irmo Police searching for missing elderly man with dementia
The Irmo Police Department is looking for a missing elderly man with dementia who walked away from an assisted living facility today.
911 calls released from S.C. little league game riddle with gunfire
911 calls have been released from a little league game in Charleston, South Carolina that terrified parents and children
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announces new component to partnership with Police2Peace
The non-profit organization works to help law enforcement better serve the community with community-based programs for better engagement and police-based programs for training.
OVERTURNING ROE V. WADE: SC lawmakers and leaders speak on possible change to landmark court decision
According to CDC data, since Roe v. Wade, there have been more than 60 million abortions performed in the United States.
Local Living: State Museum opening its doors after hours for lunar eclipse, Battle of the Badges Blood Drive later this month and more!
Local Living: State Museum opening its doors after hours for lunar eclipse, Battle of the Badges Blood Drive later this month and more!
Columbia man sentenced to nine years in federal prison for firearm charge
According to the Department of Justice, a Columbia man was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
SLED: Newberry County woman accused of breach of trust, forgery
Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says a woman from Newberry County is charged with breach of trust and forgery.
Columbia man sentenced after pleading guilty to fentanyl charge
The Department of Justice says a Columbia man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute and distribution of fentanyl.
Midlands Gives passes $2 million in donations
Today is Midlands Gives Day, and officials say more than $2 million in donations have been received so far!
CPD hosts Ceasefire Columbia to try to prevent gun crime recidivism
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says the Ceasefire program gives gun offenders a second chance, so they don't end up back behind bars and lets continued violators know police are turning up the heat when it comes to cracking down on gun violence.
Lexington Police cruiser struck, damaged by oncoming car
A parked Lexington Police cruiser is slammed into while police were working a separate car accident in the same location.
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Columbia mayor celebrates transformation of Soda City with local owners
“When I first moved to Columbia South Carolina, Main Street was where you could bowl on it at 5 o'clock every day," Rickenmann said. "I mean there was nobody here.”
Midlands Gives Day kicks off Tuesday
Last year, Midlands Gives Day raised more than $3 million, through more than 21,000 individual gifts.
