Gates now open at the South Carolina State Fair!
The gates to the South Carolina State Fair are officially open!
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Newberry County deputies searching for suspects believed to be involved in a shoplifting ring
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says law enforcement is on the scene of a Love Travel Plaza, searching for suspects believed to be involved in a shoplifting ring.
Midlands H.S. on lockdown as search for gunman continues
Richland Co, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is in the beginning stages of a investigating a shooting where a man was found shot to death in the 300 block of Dornoch…
Columbia City Hall to 'Shed a Light' on metastatic breast cancer
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia City Hall is going green, teal and pink Wednesday night. The Shine the Light event raises awareness for metastatic breast cancer research. October 13th is National Metastatic…
Concerned teachers and parents hold vigil for students and staff lost to COVID-19
According to the group SC for Ed, 61 students and staff have died since the start of the pandemic.
Tifani Moore to win Lexington-Richland 5 Board seat in special election
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - The race to fill a vacant school board seat in Lexington-Richland District 5 has come to an close. Tifani Moore will win the seat in a special election held Tuesday. Unofficial results from the Richland County…
RCSD investigating the death of two people found shot at a senior living community
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating after two individuals were found shot dead inside an apartment in a senior living community on Clemson Road.
Local Living: State Fair opens its gates tomorrow, 'Spooktacular Halloween Party' later this month and more!
Local Living: State Fair opens its gates tomorrow, 'Spooktacular Halloween Party' later this month and more!
Columbia native and former NFL player speaks with students at Columbia International University
Spring Valley graduate and former Seattle Seahawks player Michael Boulware visited Columbia International University this afternoon to talk with students about spiritual issues and matters of faith.
SC drivers can get a new license plate that helps raise money for cancer research.
A new 'Drivers for a Cure' license plate is coming to the Palmetto State, which will raise money for cancer research.
Prosperity man facing seven charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says a Newberry County man faces seven charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Polls now open for Lexington-Richland Five School Board special election
Voting is now underway to fill a vacant seat in the Lexington-Richland District Five School Board.
Correctional officer accused of sexual misconduct with an inmate in Rembert
A correctional officer in the Midlands has been fired after being accused of having sex with an inmate.
The S.C. State Fair returns tomorrow "Stronger, Safer than ever"
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The fall season is finally here and that means that the 2021 South Carolina State Fair is less than a month away. Last year in 2020, like with…
Orangeburg DPS investigating the death of a two-year-old child
Police are investigating a 2-year-old's death as possible abuse.
City of Columbia opens up new payment center on Harden Street
The center will have 10 employees and the center serves approximately 2,500 in-person customers a week.
1st executive to head to prison in doomed nuclear project
A former utility executive who lied to ratepayers and regulators costing billions of dollars after he found out a pair of nuclear reactors being built in South Carolina were hopelessly behind schedule will soon be heading to prison for two years.
SC for Ed to host vigil honoring students and school staff who died due to COVID-19
SC for Ed is hosting a vigil at the State House tomorrow to honor all school district staff and students who have died as a result of COVID-19.
Local Living: Get into the spirit of Halloween with 'Boo at the Zoo' and 'Scarecrows in the Garden'
Local Living: Get into the spirit of Halloween with 'Boo at the Zoo' and 'Scarecrows in the Garden'
OCSD: Orangeburg man charged with the shooting death of a woman
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was shot as she tried to leave a house.
Columbia mayoral candidate Tameika Isaac Devine unveils gun violence policy plan
Monday, Columbia mayoral candidate Tameika Isaac Devine unveiled her gun violence policy for the future of Columbia.
Columbia city officials cut ribbon at new Payment Center off Harden Street
The City of Columbia has moved its payment center to a new location.
Harvest Hope kicks off 'It's Scary to be Hungry' food drive
During the month of October, community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at any of Harvest Hope's branches.
Columbia PD, local faith leaders host Faith & Blue event to help build community relationships
Over the weekend, Columbia Police and local faith leaders joined together for their second annual Faith & Blue event.
CPD searching for man reported missing in August
The Columbia Police Department says Lydell Keith Jr. has been found safe.
