Two more earthquakes reported near Lugoff & Elgin area
The United States Geological Survey reported two more earthquakes near Lugoff and Elgin early Tuesday morning.
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Lexington-Richland Dist. 5 names full-time superintendent
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)--The interim superintendent of a Midlands school district now has the job full time. Monday evening members of the Lexington-Richland 5 school board appointed Dr Akil Ross as its next superintendent. Ross took over for Dr. Christina Melton…
Attorney general releases report detailing increase in human trafficking in the state, explains preventative measures
The report shows a nearly 50 percent increase in the number of victims reported and an increase of children and youth suffering as victims.
PROPOSED BUDGET: Governor plans investments in future of South Carolina using budget surplus and federal funds
While the governor’s budget featured a lot of spending, he began by mentioning the money that will not be spent. McMaster proposed $500 million for the state’s rainy day fund.
A Columbia church vandalized twice in two weeks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Bell Memorial Baptist Church wants answers after its property was vandalized twice in the past two weeks. Johnnie Mae Rich-Butler is Pastor Leeroy Butler’s wife, she says there…
OCSO: Deputies seeking information about individual who dropped off puppy outside Animal Control which later died
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell is asking for information about an individual who officials say dropped off a puppy outside Orangeburg County Animal Control which later died.
Local Living: Lee Brice performing in Sumter this March, LCSD hosting blood drive this week and more!
Local Living: Lee Brice performing in Sumter this March, LCSD hosting blood drive this week and more!
Consumer News: Midlands gas prices fall from last week, President Biden making new pitch for 'Build Back Better' agenda
Consumer News: Midlands gas prices fall from last week, President Biden making new pitch for 'Build Back Better' agenda
SCSO: Sumter man accused of vehicle break-ins last month
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man is accused of breaking into and attempting to break into several vehicles in the county last month.
Richland County Coroner releases name of man killed in crash on Leesburg Road at Newell Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a Columbia man who died after a car crash on Leesburg Road at Newell Road.
Columbia Fire officials remind you to give your space heater some space this winter
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is reminding residents to give space heaters some space.
SCSO: Wedgefield man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
A man is now behind bars in Sumter County for reportedly having sex with a young girl back in 2016.
Two Orangeburg County schools going virtual due to coronavirus surge
Starting today, two Orangeburg County schools are going virtual due to the COVID-19 surge.
Family announces funeral service for kayaker found in Lake Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Funeral services have been announced for a missing kayaker that was found dead at Lake Carolina. 20-year-old Theron Wallace went missing on Christmas morning and after days of searching his body was discovered. Theron was…
Proudly Pro-life March and Rally held in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Hundreds of people marched from USC Russell House to the State House for the Stand Up for Life March and Rally. The rally was formed by the South Carolina…
Community supports fundraiser held for local youth basketball team
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - This weekend a community fundraiser was held for a Camden youth basketball team. Team803 held a car wash for donations and local restaurant Haile Street Grill provided hot…
THE UNFINISHED: Lexington investigator reveals details of solving cold case of missing child
The Unfinished started in 2017 to investigate these kinds of cases for families at no charge.
Local Living: Lee Brice performing in Sumter in March, wedding expo this weekend and more!
Local Living: Lee Brice performing in Sumter in March, wedding expo this weekend and more!
Sumter PD: Two men wanted for shooting outside El Cheapo on South Guignard Drive
The Sumter Police Department is looking for two men they say were involved in a shooting that critically injured a man outside the El Cheapo on South Guignard Drive.
Lexington Two holding Teacher Recruitment Fair this month
Lexington School District Two is looking for teachers. The district will hold a Teacher Recruitment Fair Tuesday, January 25.
UofSC names residence hall after one of the school's first African American students
A residence hall at the University of South Carolina has been named for an educator who was one of the first African American students to attend South Carolina College.
Local activists gather at Statehouse, call for action on Capitol insurrection anniversary
Local activists gathered at the Statehouse Thursday to mark the one year anniversary of the January 6 attack at the Capitol.
Brothers wanted for a fatal shooting at Miller Arms apartment in Sumter
Sumter police are searching for two brothers accused of a fatal shooting at Miller Arms apartment Monday.
Police arrest woman for murder of man she reported missing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Police have arrested a woman for the murder of a man she had reported missing. Columbia Police announced the arrest of Taylor Wardlaw, 29, for the shooting death of…
Body found in Midlands hotel room
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Cayce Dept. of Public Safety say a body was found inside a room at the Masters Inn on Commerce Dr. at approximately 2pm Thursday. The cause of death remains under investigation by the Lexington…
