Columbia-Richland Fire Chief gifts new bikes to elementary students
Columbia-Richland Fire Department Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins has gifted bikes to students who are excelling in school.
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Officers investigating after unwanted visit leads to Sumter Police chase
Sumter Police say a call for service that stemmed from an unwanted visit led to a chase and subsequent police negotiations.
SCDEW: Record number of people working in SC
South Carolina's workforce continues to expand.
All lanes on Sunset Blvd/US-378 reopened after fatal collision
All inbound traffic on Sunset Blvd/US-378 at I-20 is being diverted onto Corley Mill Road while first responders are at the scene of a fatal collision in the 5100 block of Sunset Blvd, say police.
SC population increases by 161K
New Census numbers are in, and the updated numbers show that between 2019, and 2023, more than 161,000 new South Carolina residents came from other states.
A look at egg prices as we get closer to Easter
With Easter just a few weeks away, folks will be on the hunt for lower egg prices.
REAL ID Deadline May 7: What you need to know
The Clock is ticking on getting a REAL ID in South Carolina
SC AG warns parents against online gore groups
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is warning parents about a disturbing trend online. Officials say children are being targeted by violent on-line gore seeking groups. Attorney General Alan Wilson says those behind the trend, who are often…
Gas prices increase in the Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Gas prices have risen significantly in the midlands in the past week. According to gasbuddy.com, gas prices in the area are up more than six cents. The midlands average cost per gallon is $2.75. While the price per…
ABC Columbia Weather: Tracking the potential for storms with Meteorologist Tyler Ryan
Meteorologist Tyler Ryan tracking the potential for some afternoon storms Monday: an update from the Noon News with Crysty Vaughan
Burning Ban in SC lifted for 41 counties
The State Forester’s Burning Ban has been lifted for all but five South Carolina counties
Richland Co. deputies searching for missing teen
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say Da'Ziyah Peeples, 15 was last seen on Saturday Colonial Pointe Apartments on Garners Ferry Rd. Deputies say she was last seen wearing blue jeans, black crocs and a black Nike hoodie. If…
Statewide burning ban to be lifted for 41 counties on Monday morning
According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, the current statewide burning ban will be lifted for 41 counties on Monday at 6 a.m. However, Greenville, Horry, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg counties will remain under the ban until further notice.
Defending champion South Carolina returns to Final Four, beating Duke 54-50 in March Madness
Coach Dawn Staley’s top-seeded Gamecocks are two wins away from becoming the first team to repeat as champions since UConn won four straight from 2013-16. South Carolina will play the winner of the Texas-TCU game that takes place Monday night.
RCSD: 24-year-old woman missing found safe
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, 24-year-old Kiara Ellison was found safe and in good health.
Duke and South Carolina aren’t worried about style points when they meet in the Elite Eight
Ugly victories are quite common in the NCAA Tournament. Duke coach Kara Lawson and South Carolina’s Dawn Staley know that well.
Director, assistant director of Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center to resign
He also addressed his Alvin S. Glenn "family," saying in part, "Words cannot fully capture my appreciation for each of you. You are, without question, among the most dedicated, resilient, and hardworking correctional professionals I have had the privilege to serve alongside in my 20-year career."
A second South Carolina death row inmate chooses execution by firing squad
Mikal Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004, is scheduled to be executed April 11.
Airport H.S. teacher arrested accused of domestic violence
An Airport High School social studies teacher was arrested this week for domestic violence.
Governor McMaster on Table Rock Wildfire: What we are facing might be the "perfect fire"
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster held a briefing Friday from Table Rock Park on the wildfires in Pickens and Greenville counties
Gamecock Fans head to Birmingham for Sweet 16! ABC Columbia Sports travels with the Gamecocks
ABC Columbia Sports travels with the Gamecocks. Fans are ready for the Sweet 16!
SLED: Two Sumter men charged after injured, malnourished dogs found in woods
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with SLED say Justin Rhodes, 35 and Fuqron Nelson, 38 are both charged with two counts of Conspiracy and four counts of Ill Treatment of Animals. Investigators say on March 26th, while searching a wooded area…
Local Living: 90th running of the Carolina Cup is Saturday
Off to the races at the 2025 Carolina Cup this Saturday in Camden
Cayce Police investigating suspicious fires
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Cayce say they are investigating a series of fires along the Riverwalk and nearby properties. Officers say the fires took place between March 1st and the 14th and are being investigated as possible arson. Officials…
Second death row inmate selects firing squad as method of execution
Columbia, S.C. (CNN)--A second death row inmate has chosen a firing squad for his execution. Friday was the deadline for Mikal Mahdi to make a decision. He is scheduled to be executed on April 11th. In 2004, Mahdi shot and…
