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Sumter County deputies searching for teen who ran away from home last month

Sumter County deputies are searching for a 16-year-old who ran away from home this month.

Cayce Police take local children to 'Shop with a Cop' ahead of the holiday

This morning, Cayce Police went on a shopping spree with local kids in need.

Lexington PD looking for man accused of using stolen credit card at Lowe's

Lexington Police are looking for someone they say used a stolen credit card at a Lowe's Home Improvement store last month.

Local Lawyer, Minister team up to pump joy into the holidays

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- a local minister and an area lawyer teamed up to ease the pain at the pump as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear. this afternoon Attorney Carl…

Lexington PD searches for 14 year old girl

Lexington, SC (WOLO) ---- The Lexington Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a teenage girl they say has not been seen since she left her home December 18th, 2021.…

Arrest made in Irmo shooting

Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Irmo Police Department says one person has been arrested in connection with a recent shooting. Investigators say on December 16th Joshua Jordan, 22, of Lexington…

Basilica of Saint Peter hosting Annual Community Christmas Dinner on Saturday

The Basilica of Saint Peter is hosting its 36th annual Christmas feast for hundreds of Midlands men, women and children in need this Saturday.

Local Living: Swan Lake Fantasy of Lights in Sumter, Carolina Lights at the State Fairgrounds and more!

Saluda County deputies: Two arrested in connection with golf cart theft, still looking for one individual

The Saluda County Sheriff's Office says two men have been arrested in connection with a stolen golf cart, and deputies are still searching for another individual.

Outgoing Columbia mayor headed to Harvard for fellowship

Steve Benjamin's office announced Monday he will teach a course in health policy and leadership at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health during the spring 2022 term.

DHEC, City of Columbia hosting more COVID-19 vaccination clinics before the new year

With only 51% of all eligible South Carolinians fully vaccinated, DHEC and the City of Columbia are holding a number of free coronavirus vaccine clinics.

Irmo PD's first African American police officer passes away at age 83

The Irmo Police Department is remembering their first African American police officer. Frank Leaphart died Saturday at the age of 83.

Columbia Police investigated shooting that killed a 13-year-old

The Columbia Police Department says a 13-year-old was killed in a shooting incident at Harbison Gardens Apartments last night.

UPDATE: Man with multiple gunshot wounds found walking along S.C. Highway 66 has died

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Newberry County Coroner, a man who was found with multiple gunshot wounds walking along South Carolina Highway 66 has died. Investigators say early on Sunday morning, Laurens County 911 received a call…

One person injured in shooting on Oakside Lane in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Richland County Sheriff's Office, one man is injured after a shooting that happened Saturday, Dec. 18th at a home on the 2000 block of Oakside Lane. Investigators say the shooting occurred just before…

Cayce Police Department and local businesses host bike giveaway

CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) - Christmas came early for some children in Cayce, all thanks to the Cayce Police Department and local businesses. The police department had several bikes that were seized and abandoned.…

Fields throws 4 TDs, SC State wins Celebration Bowl

Cory Fields threw for four touchdowns, three to Shaquan Davis, to lead South Carolina State to a stunning 31-10 victory over Jackson State in the Celebration Bowl on Saturday in a game considered to be the national championship of historically Black colleges and universities.