Local Living: Tickets for the Fall Feast in Sumter, Columbia Greek Festival this week and more!
Local Living: Tickets for the Fall Feast in Sumter, Columbia Greek Festival this week and more!
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First payments to Columbia fathers in the CLIMB pilot project going out this week
Monday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announcing the launch of the CLIMB pilot project aimed at helping local families. Mayor Benjamin says he is proud to announce the first payments, which are donated, are going out tomorrow.
SCSO: Manning man charged with domestic violence, unlawful neglect of a child
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a Manning man is charged with domestic violence and unlawful neglect of a child for an incident that occurred last month.
Fairfield County coroner releases name of motorcyclist killed in accident on Wateree Road
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill released the name of a man who died in a motorcycle accident on Wateree Road Saturday Night.
Columbia's Greek Festival returns with drive through festival this week
Columbia's Greek Festival is back, but this year's event will be a drive through.
RCSD: Body found in bushes by Home Depot at Sandhills
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the body of a man was discovered in the bushes by the Home Depot at Sandhills this morning.
Virtual learning in Clarendon School District Two extended through September 17
Clarendon School District Two says it will extend its virtual learning for another week.
Richland County Coroner IDs man shot dead at InTowne Suites Friday
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a man who was shot and killed at the InTowne Suites on Broad River Road.
Premium Peanut to invest $64.3 million in South Carolina
A grower-owned peanut shelling company said it plans to set up operations in South Carolina’s Orangeburg County. Premium Peanut said it plans a $64.3 million investment that will create 130 new jobs.
Massive apartment fire displaces 20 families
A massive fire at an Irmo apartment complex has displaced 20 families.
Irmo Police Chaplain dies of COVID-19
“Billie’s smile and laughter were contagious and was always uplifting
Columbia man dead, 2 in custody after shooting in Sumter
Two people are now in custody after a domestic-related shooting death Friday morning.
DHEC hosting free 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…
Uiagalelei, No. 6 Clemson dominate FCS Bulldogs 49-3
D.J. Uiagalelei ran for two touchdowns and threw for a third as No. 6 Clemson defeated South Carolina State 49-3 on Saturday, cranking up its offense after a sorry showing in a loss to second-ranked Georgia a week earlier.
South Carolina rallies to beat East Carolina 20-17 on FG
The turnovers and penalties kept coming to put South Carolina in a 14-point hole. An aggressive defense, a stick-with-it running game and a clutch kick kept the Gamecocks from stumbling.
Remembering 9/11 on the 20th Anniversary-The Midlands marks the date with Ceremonies
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands and the Nation are honoring the lives lost and the heroes made in the September 11, 2001 attacks. This years marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11.…
No. 6 Clemson looks to rebound against SC State
South Carolina State (0-1) at No. 6 Clemson (0-1), Saturday at 5 p.m. EDT (ACC Network).
Columbia area residents remember 9/11 tragedy 20 years later
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Everyone seems to remember where they were when they first heard the news of the terrorist attack of September 11th 2001. Even 20 years later, remembering the tragedy…
RCSD: Woman charged with accessory, still looking for murder suspect
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a woman is charged with accessory, and they are looking for another man accused of a murder that occurred in April.
RCSD: Four teens charged for fight at Ridge View HS football game last month
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says four teens have been charged in a fight that occurred during a football game at Ridge View High School last month.
AG Wilson: Lexington woman accused of exploiting a vulnerable adult
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Lexington woman was arrested Friday and accused of exploiting a vulnerable adult whom she served as their power of attorney.
LCSD: 17 men arrested in operation targeting online predators
According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, seventeen men have been arrested in a month-long operation that targeting adults contacting children for sexual activity.
Coroner: 4 year old struck, killed by car
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Richland Co. Coroner's office has released the identity of a child who was struck and killed by a car on Oakland Ave. Wednesday night. The coroner says on Wednesday night Miracle Jeter, 4, was hit by…
Prisma Health releases statement in response to President Biden's vaccine announcement
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One of the Midlands Hospital systems is responding to President Joe Biden's vaccine announcement. Prisma Health released the following statement: “At Prisma Health, nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our patients…
SC Air National Guard 169th Fighter wing to support flyovers on 9/11
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing will support three flyovers ON Saturday September 11, 2021 to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The Guard says the 169th Fighter Wing flies the F-16 Fighting…
