Faith & Blue Blood Drive at The Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia Friday
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is partnering with The Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia and the American Red Cross for a blood drive Friday tomorrow.
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Ex-CEO who oversaw doomed nuclear project sentenced
A utility executive who repeatedly lied to keep investors pumping money into South Carolina’s $9 billion nuclear reactor debacle will spend two years in prison for fraud, a federal judge decided on Thursday.
Columbia Police charge woman accused of crashing a car into a house
A woman accused of crashing a car into a house and leaving the scene was charged by Columbia Police today.
LCSD: Columbia man accused of shooting and robbing a man he was visiting
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a 21-year-old Columbia man is accused of shooting and robbing a man he was visiting.
Ex-CEO who oversaw doomed nuclear project to be sentenced
The executive who oversaw a $9 billion plan to build two nuclear reactors in South Carolina is getting ready to go to prison, more than four years after he announced the mammoth project had failed without ever generating a watt of power.
Aiken man accused of shooting outside Lexington strip club arrested
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- An Aiken man accused of firing several rounds outside of a Lexington strip club. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force took…
South Carolina health experts warn against complacency as COVID fight continues in the state
Not enough people in the state are vaccinated according to a Prisma Health infectious disease specialist.
Columbia PD needs help identifying suspects accused of stealing valuables from cars at Stadium Village Lofts
The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying suspects accused of stealing valuables, including credit cards, from cars at Stadium Village on Key Road.
Local Living: The Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence goes virtual, Harvest Festival on Saturday and more!
Local Living: The Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence goes virtual, Harvest Festival on Saturday and more!
RCSD asking for help identifying woman involved in robbery at motel on Nates Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help identifying a woman accused of robbery at a motel on Nates Road.
LCSD: Aiken man charged with shooting outside a Lexington County strip club
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says an Aiken man is accused of shooting another man outside a strip club last month.
RCSD: Man accused of early morning shooting at Broad River Road gas station turns himself in
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a man accused of shooting another man outside a gas station on Broad River Road turned himself in.
Sumter PD hosting prescription drug take back event October 23
Sumter residents have a chance to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medication this month.
Camden Middle School teacher passes away Monday
The Kershaw County School District is mourning the loss of one of its middle school teachers.
Richland County deputies investigating early morning shooting at gas station on Broad River Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating a shooting that took place at a gas station on 2600 block of Broad River Road.
Silent Witness ceremony remember South Carolina lives lost to domestic violence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- As he led the 24th annual Silent Witness ceremony at the state house, Attorney General Alan Wilson reminded people that domestic violence impacts those from all walks…
Former exec readies for 2 years in prison in nuclear debacle
An executive who spent billions of dollars on two South Carolina nuclear plants that never generated a watt of power, lying and deceiving regulators about their progress, is ready to go to prison.
Local Living: Fall Jam this Saturday, check out "Scarecrows in the Garden" all month and more!
Local Living: Fall Jam this Saturday, check out "Scarecrows in the Garden" all month and more!
RCSD: Deputies arrest man accused of burglary at two Dollar General stores
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies arrested a man accused of breaking in and stealing hundreds of dollars worth of cigarettes from two Dollar General stores.
Sea Pro Boats expanding operations in Newberry County, creating 50 new jobs
Newberry County is reeling in some new jobs.
Columbia City Council extends mask mandate
Columbia City Council voted to extend the city's mask mandate this afternoon.
Columbia PD need help identifying person accused of crashing car into home on Mountain Drive
The Columbia Police Department is asking for your help identifying a woman accused of crashing a car into an occupied home yesterday.
Famously Hot New Year forgoing this year's celebration due to COVID-19 concerns
There will not be any New Year's Eve festivities in downtown Columbia this year. According to a public relations firm representing the city, this year's Famously Hot New Year is opting to be famously safe and forgoing the annual celebration.
Columbia mayoral candidate Daniel Rickenmann introduces public safety plan for the city
Columbia mayoral candidate Daniel Rickenmann held a press conference in Five Points this morning. He discussed the latest FBI crime report, and introduced his five point plan for public safety in the city.
BLOOD SHORTAGE: American Red Cross ask for donors during unusually slow fall season
Blood can be used in transfusions to help those suffering from trauma, sickle cell, birthing complications and even COVID-19.
