UofSC releases campus coronavirus data as students return to class
As students at the University of South Carolina return to campus, the threat of the omicron variant joins them.
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RCSD UPDATE: Missing 25-year-old woman found
UPDATE: The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Wilson has been found.
DHEC moving COVID-19 testing location from Bull Street to Columbia Place Mall
Due to increased demand in the Midlands, DHEC says it is moving its coronavirus testing location from 2600 Bull Street to Columbia Place Mall.
Lexington PD looking for missing man who may be experiencing mental health problems
The Lexington Police Department is looking for a missing man who may be experiencing mental health problems.
Some Midlands schools going virtual due to coronavirus spike
With COVID-19 cases spiking across the state, some schools in the Midlands are now having to go back to remote learning for the time being.
RCSD: Man's body discovered in Eastover home
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies are investigating after the body of a man was discovered in an Eastover home.
Sumter PD looking for suspect accused of shooting at Friendship Apartments
The Sumter Police Department says officers are looking for a man accused of shooting a 38-year-old Bishopville man Friday evening.
Columbia Fire Dept: No one injured in house fire on Stanford Street
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says crews responded to a house fire on Stanford Street this morning.
Two more earthquakes reported near Lugoff & Elgin area
The United States Geological Survey reported two more earthquakes near Lugoff and Elgin early Tuesday morning.
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.
