FBI Columbia warns of charity scams in the wake of severe weather in the Southeast
FBI Columbia warns of charity scams in the wake of last week's deadly tornadoes.
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NCSO: Pedestrian shot and injured while walking down Bush River Road
Deputies in Newberry County are investigating after they say a 60-year-old man was shot while walking down Bush River Road in the Helena section.
Sumter PD: Woman arrested in connection with the death of a toddler in her care
The Sumter Police Department says a woman has been charged in connection with the death of a toddler that was left in her care.
NC man facing indictments, accused of carjacking off duty officer outside Orangeburg
According to officials, a jury in Columbia returned indictments against a man accused of carjacking an off-duty police officer outside Orangeburg.
Help CFD Feed the Community Friday
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - For the second year in a row, the Columbia Fire Department is feeling the Holiday spirit by joining with the community to collect food in the Firefighters…
18-year-olds charged after shooting following a drug deal in Lexington
Lexington County deputies say they've arrested two 18-year-olds for a shooting after a planned armed robbery following a drug deal Saturday.
Richland One remembers legendary basketball coach Glymph
Longtime Eau Claire boys basketball coach George Glymph passed away Wednesday.
SCSU prepares to welcome President Biden for commencement speech
Representative Jim Clyburn was originally set to deliver the fall commencement speech at SCSU’s graduation. He called the interim president last week to tell him about a change in plans.
Financial stress during the holidays
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - It's the most wonderful time of the year and it is also the most stressful for some people financially. Keeping a budget can be hard especially during the holidays…
Local Living: Holiday lights in the Midlands!
Local Living: Holiday lights in the Midlands!
Columbia Animal Services hosting 'Home for the Holidays' adoption special
You can adopt a furry friend this holiday season! Columbia Animal Services is hosting a 'Home for the Holidays’ pet adoption special.
RCSD: Deputies investigating robberies of multiple Dollar General stores
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help identifying those involved in robberies at two Dollar General Stores this month. Deputies say they do not think the incidents are related at this time.
RCSD looking for suspect accused of stealing cartons of cigarettes from gas station on Hardscrabble Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the community's help identifying a man they say broke into a gas station on Hardscrabble Road and stole several boxes full of cigarettes.
Biden to be in South Carolina for 1st time since primary win
Biden is coming to Orangeburg on Friday as the featured speaker at the graduation ceremonies at a historically Black university, South Carolina State.
Forest Acres PD swears in newest K9 officer
The Forest Acres Police Department is going to the dogs. The newest K9 Officer Jax was sworn in to the department Wednesday.
Financial coach's tips for holiday shopping without breaking the bank
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and it is also the most stressful for some financially. Local experts say keeping a budget can be hard, especially with gift buying and traveling.
'Large, pink & elusive:' S. Carolina police seek ruinous pig
Authorities in South Carolina are on the hunt for a pig they say has been "wreaking havoc'' in people's yards.
Gilbert man accused of threatening family member arrested overnight
Lexington County deputies say a Gilbert man accused of threatening a family member with a gun has been arrested overnight.
TOYS FOR TOTS: Lexington Police Department makes Christmas special for kids in need thanks to community partners
The toys are now loaded up to go to kids in need in Lexington County and five surrounding counties.
School district raising funds for students, families who lost homes in apartment fire
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - At least 13 children lost their homes Monday night in Irmo when a fire destroyed part of the Gleneagle Apartments. According to Lexington Richland School District 5, a number its students were displaced. In an email…
ONE-ON-ONE: DHEC epidemiologist advises cautious holiday break as state sees increase in COVID cases
“If you’re 20 years old, healthy, unvaccinated and you don’t think you need to get vaccinated, you need to think about what you could bring home from college and could give to another family member," the epidemiologist said.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden mourning the loss of tiger
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Some sad news to pass along from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for the zoo says it's male tiger Vitali passed away after nine years…
Lexington Co. Deputies searching for Gilbert man
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say they are working to find a Gilbert man, they originally believed to be inside a home on Blackthorn Drive, after he threatened to hurt a…
Local Living: Nutcracker ballet and Holiday Pet special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In your look at Local Living. You can adopt a furry friend this holiday season. Columbia Animal Services is hosting a ‘Home for the Holidays’ pet adoption special Now through December…
Irmo officials release cause of Apartment Fire
IRMO, SC (WOLO)--Fire officials released the cause of an apartment fire that left several Midlands families without a home. Irmo Fire officials tell ABC Columbia the fire at the Gleneagle Apartments last night…
