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One dead, several injured after shots fired outside Lee Co. Waffle House

The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a possible drive-by shooting left one man dead and four others injured early Sunday morning.

Man fatally shot in Sumter, no charges expected

Rhinehart entered the home uninvited through an unlocked door and found Funchess, confronted her, and began punching her.

DHEC hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics across SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State Health officials are urging anyone who is eligible and has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from…

No. 25 Clemson escapes Boston College with 19-13 victory

B.T. Potter had four field goals, hitting a tiebreaking 35-yarder late in the third quarter, and No. 25 Clemson held off Boston College 19-13 on Saturday night.

South Carolina holds on to edge Troy 23-14

South Carolina’s offensive consternation still isn’t cured. The Gamecocks have scored one rushing touchdown in five games.

Headed to the game? Masks required at Williams Brice Stadium

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab that mask! The University of South Carolina is requiring masks at home football games, according to an email sent out by the school. The news follows a citywide mask mandate, enacted by the City of Columbia…

South Carolina, Beamer not in panic mode; focus now on Troy

First-year South Carolina coach Shane Beamer has a message for worried Gamecock fans: “The sky is not falling.”

Troubled Tigers: Clemson sliding from ACC, national picture

The early warning signs at Clemson have turned into a desperate call for help for the 25th-ranked Tigers.

Lexington County annual festival cooks up fun in Gaston

The main part of the weekend is the barbeque competition. Most of the pit masters have been cooking for over a decade.

Local Living: Event honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the State House, State Fair Contest and more!

Columbia mayor hosts breakfast at City Hall to help fight breast cancer

Pancakes and eggs were the order of the day at the annual Mayor's Isabel Law Breast Cancer Breakfast.

Orangeburg County Sheriff warns of scammers posing as officers over the phone

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says scammers are telling victims they are with the sheriff's office, and that they have a warrant out for their arrest.

Driver dies in overnight collision on I-77 in Fairfield

Highway Patrol says a driver died in an overnight collision on I-77 North near mile marker 42 in Fairfield.

Midlands superintendents react to new court ruling on mask mandates in schools

“We want to have every tool at our disposal so we can make the decision locally on how to best forward as to how it pertains to our students and school district, "said Alvin Pressley, superintendent of Newberry County School District.

Local Living: JerryFest in Five Points Sunday, you could win a Family Pack to the State Fair and more!

Columbia PD arrest man accused of setting fire to vacant home on Beaumont Avenue

UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Michael McClellan has been taken into custody, accused of setting fire to a vacant home on Beaumont Avenue.

Columbia gang member pleads guilty to firearm charges

According to Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, a gang member from Columbia pleaded guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

RCSD: Business owner arrested for violating catalytic converter law

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a local scrap metal business owner was arrested for violating a recently passed law regarding catalytic converters.

Law enforcement pack food boxes for those in need through Greg's Groceries program

Nearly three dozen law enforcement agencies across the state came together to pack more than 1,600 food boxes for their communities this morning. It's all part of the Greg's Groceries program to honor the late Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia who died in the line of duty six years ago today.