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.
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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…
PEAK IN CASES: Prisma Health staff shed light on extent of omicron variant spread
“We’re confident that our capacity is good, but we are concerned about staffing. It is quite a challenge," Shelton said.
Local Living: Multiple chances to give blood in the Midlands, Columbia Animal Services invites you to "Doggy Day Out" and more!
Local Living: Multiple chances to give blood in the Midlands, Columbia Animal Services invites you to "Doggy Day Out" and more!
Suspect arrested in 1986 disappearance of Lexington 4 yr. old
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington Co. deputies say a suspect is in custody in the kidnapping of a four year old girl back in 1986. Investigators say after taking a fresh…
Consumer News: Columbia rent rises in December, Lexington Two holding Teacher Recruitment Fair and more!
Consumer News: Columbia rent rises in December, Lexington Two holding Teacher Recruitment Fair and more!
Benedict College hosting vaccination clinic at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium
With longer lines at some vaccination sites, Benedict College is offering free COVID-19 shots at the Charlie W. Johnson Stadium on Two Notch Road.
Richland County Sheriff: All 2021 murders solved
“The fact that all 32 murders were solved shows that our investigators are working closely with our community and do not give up on these victims. This senseless violence is not a law enforcement problem,” Sheriff Lott said. “We can solve the cases as they come in but that doesn’t stop the violence from happening- something has to change within the community.”
Fairfield County School District implements mask mandate
The Fairfield County School District Board of Trustees voted for a mask mandate for all students, teachers, staff and visitors, regardless of their vaccination status.
Authorities hope to find family of man who died at nursing home
Authorities are looking for the family of a man who died at a Sumter County nursing home.
S.C. surpasses 1 million positive COVID cases since the pandemic began
Today, South Carolina DHEC announced nearly 7000 new cases of COVID-19. The governor held a press conference today saying there is no need for a state of emergency. This comes just as the state surpasses 1 million positive COVID cases since the pandemic began.
Columbia Fire crews respond to apartment fire in Forest Acres
Crews with the Columbia-RIchland Fire Department responded to an apartment fire in Forest Acres this afternoon.
