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USGS reports small earthquake near Elgin
Elgin, S.C. (WOLO)--Stop me if you've heard this before. The US Geological Survey has reported a 1.9 magnitude earthquake just under two miles east of Elgin. The same area has been subject to dozens…
DHEC updates Monkeypox cases in SC
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The Department of Health and Environmental Control confirming Wednesday there have been 23 positive cases of Monkeypox found in South Carolina....and 10 of those cases were found in the Midlands. DHEC reminds residents that the spread of…
DSS: More than 33,000 children of working families are receiving childcare assistance in South Carolina
The Department of Social Services is assisting thousands of South Carolina families who need help paying for childcare.
Police: man barricaded in apartment surrenders
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say a man who had barricaded himself inside an apartment has surrendered. Investigators say a man told police that the suspect pointed a gun at him at the Ft. Jackson Village…
Sheriff: Deputy injured in ambush following shooting response
Richland Co.,S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says around 5:30 Wednesday morning deputies responded to Carriage Oaks subdivision in Northeast Columbia to a possible domestic dispute. When they arrived at the address, Lott says…
Couple files lawsuit following August '20 incident
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Attorneys representing an Orangeburg Co. couple has filed a lawsuit against the towns of Holly Hill and Santee following an August 2020 incident. Attorney Justin Bamberg also…
Sumter Police offer reward in suspicious death
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter Police are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information after they say a man was found lying in the road with injuries to his upper body and later died. Investigators say they responded just…
Man found dead, Richland Co. deputies shot at in Carriage Oaks subdivision
Richland County deputies say they were shot at while responding to a call for help and later found a man dead in Northeast Columbia.
Midlands residents hang out with law enforcement at National Night Out events
“We have to work together to make sure we keep our communities safe. We’re just one part of it," Sheriff Lott said.
Law Enforcement agencies celebrate 'National Night Out'
Annual National Night Out celebrations return to the Midlands
Teacher organizations discuss school staffing concerns
As the school year approaches, many teachers face numerous concerns along with the excitement of a new year. Staffing shortages are the biggest concern for many school districts. According to the Center for Educator Recruitment Retention and Advancement, there were over 1,100 teacher vacancies across South Carolina as of this February. Currently some districts still have over 100 vacancies to fill.
Coroner confirms Lexington deaths as murder-suicide
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Lexington Co. Coroner's Office Tuesday released additional details surrounding the deaths of a man and woman at a West Columbia home. Officials say on July 26th Philip Jackson, 45, and Sabrina Jackson, 34, were found in…
SCDNR searching for missing boater on Lake Murray
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators say they are searching for a missing person who may be a possible drowning victim on Lake Murray. Officials say on July 31st the boater jumped off the…
Police name suspect in Millwood Ave. shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Columbia Police Department say a 19 year old man is wanted in connection with a recent shooting. Investigators say Rayonne Ashford is wanted for a shooting on July 1st…
Teen arrested in weekend shooting
Richland Co. Deputies have arrested a 17 year old in connection with a Sunday afternoon shooting.
SC Attorney General joins fight against Robocalls
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- SC Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a nationwide effort to hang up on robocalls. Today the AG's office announced that South Carolina is joining the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task…
SC State Fair seeking temporary employees
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--For the first time in its 150 year history, the South Carolina State Fair is having to put out the help wanted sign. Fair officials say the state's largest annual event is being hit by the labor shortage…
Former Irmo Police Chief passes away
The town of Irmo is honoring one of their former police chiefs. Police say retired Chief David Graham recently died.
Prisma Health Toumey employee's death ruled a homicide
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Sumter Co. Coroner's Office says the death of a Prisma Health Toumey employee has been ruled a homicide. A spokesperson for the…
Columbia Police search for 'Armed and Dangerous' murder suspect
Columbia Police is looking for a man they say is wanted in connection to a murder from June.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe' opens in Five Points
A Georgia-based breakfast and brunch-all-day restaurant has officially opened their doors for business in Five Points today.
Back-to-School supplies getting more expensive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) Many students in the midlands will be returning to the classroom in the next few weeks and inflation is driving up cost for school supplies. The national retail…
Lexington PD searches for woman accused of felony shoplifting
The Lexington Police Department is looking for a Pelion woman accused in multiple shoplifting cases spanning two states.
