“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.”
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 are looking for the family of a man who died at a Sumter County nursing home.
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.
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!
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.
Donors today either gave a whole blood donation or a power red donation, which consists of just your red blood cells.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is hosting a blood drive next Wednesday at their office on Gibson Road.
Richland County has extended its emergency face mask ordinance.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says an Irmo man is accused of fraud, and exploiting a vulnerable nursing home resident.
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 your help to identify a woman accused of stealing from a Lowe's on Two Notch Road.
This is the 10th earthquake to be reported in the area since December 27.
Saluda County deputies are hosting a blood drive next Saturday, January 15.
The Columbia Fire Department says six people are without a home after a fire broke out Tuesday night.
The United States Geological Survey reported another earthquake near the Elgin area overnight, making it the 9th since Dec. 27.
The new mayor spoke about helping residents in all walks of life and all parts of Soda City.
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., 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 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!
Daniel Rickenmann is now officially the new mayor of Columbia, after being sworn in this afternoon.
This week you can help save lives with the ABC Columbia Blood Drive with the American Red Cross this Wednesday, January 5.
One man is wanted by Lexington Police for stealing a display of lighters valued at over $340.
