Local Living: Event honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the State House, State Fair Contest and more!
Local Living: Event honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the State House, State Fair Contest and more!
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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!
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.
DHEC: Bat in Gaston tests positive for rabies, no known exposures
DHEC says a bat found in Gaston tested positive for rabies.
RCSD: Columbia H.S. student recovering after kitchen knife assault
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A Columbia High School student is recovering after authorities say the teen was assaulted while at school. Deputies say students were in the carpool lane around 4 p.m. Wednesday when…
SC lawmakers and community leaders call for help in combatting gun violence
The representatives are asking for 1 percent of funding from the federal American Rescue Plan to go towards gun violence prevention.
RCSD: Second individual arrested for fatal shooting by Hardscrabble Road last week
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a second man has been arrested for deadly shooting that occurred last week.
Fire on roof of Richland Northeast HS this morning, no injuries
The Richland Northeast High School principal says no students or staff were injured during a fire at the school this morning. The Columbia Fire Department says an HVAC unit caught fire on the roof and caused smoke to go inside the building.
Local Living: Palmetto Peanut Boil coming up, Blythewood Oktoberfest this weekend and more!
Local Living: Palmetto Peanut Boil coming up, Blythewood Oktoberfest this weekend and more!
Richland Two requiring masks in schools
Beginning Thursday, officials with Richland School District Two say students and employees will be required to wear face coverings in schools.
Sumter man facing gun charges, grand larceny for incident on Broad Street last week
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man is accused of firing a gun into a building on Broad Street and wrecking another victim's vehicle.
Red Cross blood supply at lowest post-summer level since 2015
The American Red Cross is looking for people to help donate blood. Officials say a sharp drop in blood donor turnout has contributed to the lowest post-summer blood inventory level in six years.
RCSD looking for missing teen last seen September 5
The Richland County Sheriff's Department needs help finding a missing teenager last seen on September 5.
LCSD: Man arrested in connection with deadly stabbing on Baymore Lane
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man wanted for a fatal stabbing on Baymore Lane last week.
Prices at the pump down in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Prices at the pump are down. AAA says prices in South Carolina are averaging $2.89 a gallon. In the Midlands, drivers are paying an average of $2.81 a gallon. Nationally, drivers…
KCSO: Suspects in custody for burglary at Lugoff pharmacy
UPDATE: The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says all three suspects are now in custody.
South Carolina recognized for storm preparedness by National Weather Service
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Whether it’s tornadoes, hurricanes or winter storms, South Carolina is no stranger to severe weather. Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) recognized the Palmetto State as being…
investigation continues in murder of elderly woman found dead in home
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police Department say they are not giving up on a murder investigation from more than year ago. As they continue to investigate the case, they hope that perhaps…
