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.
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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.
Local Living: Lexington Two hosting Teacher Recruitment Fair this month, some Midlands residents can get free admission to the Riverbanks Zoo and more!
Local Living: Lexington Two hosting Teacher Recruitment Fair this month, some Midlands residents can get free admission to the Riverbanks Zoo and more!
Richland District One COVID guidelines under review after holidays
Record numbers of COVID cases across South Carolina and the spike comes as students and staff return back to school this week after the holidays.
NEW YEAR BLOOD DRIVE: Midlands residents give gift of life to help blood supply shortage
Donors today either gave a whole blood donation or a power red donation, which consists of just your red blood cells.
LCSD holding blood drive next week
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is hosting a blood drive next Wednesday at their office on Gibson Road.
Richland County Council extends mask ordinance until March 5
Richland County has extended its emergency face mask ordinance.
SCAG: Irmo man charged with fraud and exploitation of a vulnerable adult
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says an Irmo man is accused of fraud, and exploiting a vulnerable nursing home resident.
Richland County Coroner: Body discovered in Lake Carolina that of missing kayacker
According to Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford, a body discovered at Lake Carolina is that of a 20-year-old who went missing while kayacking on Christmas morning.
Richland County deputies need help identifying woman accused of stealing from Lowe's on Two Notch Road
Richland County deputies need your help to identify a woman accused of stealing from a Lowe's on Two Notch Road.
USGS reports 1.5 magnitude earthquake near Lugoff
This is the 10th earthquake to be reported in the area since December 27.
Saluda County Sheriff's Office hosting blood drive this month
Saluda County deputies are hosting a blood drive next Saturday, January 15.
Columbia Fire crews respond to house fire on Allans Mill Drive
The Columbia Fire Department says six people are without a home after a fire broke out Tuesday night.
USGS: 9th earthquake felt near Elgin overnight
The United States Geological Survey reported another earthquake near the Elgin area overnight, making it the 9th since Dec. 27.
MAYOR RICKENMANN: Columbia's new leader addresses residents and discusses plans for next four years at inauguration
The new mayor spoke about helping residents in all walks of life and all parts of Soda City.
SC State University extends registration deadline
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina State University has announced the extension of the class registration for the Spring 2022 semester. Returning students now have until Friday January 7 at 5…
Richland Co. coroner confirms body discovered in Lake Carolina
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Coroner announces the recovery of body discovered at Lake Carolina. According to Nadia Rutherford, the remains of a black male were found Tuesday January 4, 2022 at 4:35pm. The Richland County Coroner's…
Lexington County Coroner releases names of two people found dead in a Cayce home
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the name of two individuals who were found dead in a home in Cayce.
Local Living: Recycle your Christmas tree at the Grinding of the Greens, attend a wedding expo in Columbia this weekend and more!
Local Living: Recycle your Christmas tree at the Grinding of the Greens, attend a wedding expo in Columbia this weekend and more!
Columbia's newest mayor and city council members sworn in
Daniel Rickenmann is now officially the new mayor of Columbia, after being sworn in this afternoon.
ABC Columbia partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive
This week you can help save lives with the ABC Columbia Blood Drive with the American Red Cross this Wednesday, January 5.
Lexington PD needs help identifying man accused of stealing lighter display from Circle K
One man is wanted by Lexington Police for stealing a display of lighters valued at over $340.
Lexington Medical Center makes changes to visitation policy
Due to an increased number of COVID-19 patients, Lexington Medical Center is updating its visitation policies.
