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.
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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.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: How to avoid potential hazards during most dangerous season
“There’s several causes. Cooking is a big factor," Adams said. "Oftentimes, when people cook, they leave the kitchen unattended. That’s the number one cause of fires.”
Episcopal Diocese of S.C. ordains first female bishop
Charleston, SC (WOLO) -- The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina has ordained its first female Bishop. Reverend Ruth Morse Woodliff-Stanley was consecrated as a Bishop in Charleston Sunday. She will lead 31 churches…
CPD continues search for 'armed and dangerous' suspect
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Columbia Police are hoping you can help them locate a man accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman. 28 year-old John Washington, junior is accused of forcing his way…
Columbia PD looking for missing 18-year-old who left DJJ facility without permission
Police say they are looking for a missing 18-year-old who reportedly left a Department of Juvenile Justice facility without permission.
Program at Fort Jackson prioritizes mental toughness and resiliency
Midlands Strong: Program at Fort Jackson prioritizes mental toughness and resiliency
Chris Cowan sworn in as next leader of Cayce DPS
This afternoon, a swearing in ceremony was held for Chris Cowan as the next chief of the Cayce Department of Public Safety.
Six years later, Columbia mayor recalls impact of thousand years flood
Six years later, Columbia mayor recalls impact of thousand years flood.
Columbia Police investigating hit and run that killed a pedestrian on Farrow Road
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a hit and run that killed a pedestrian this morning.
HDSA South Carolina Affiliate hosts Hope Walk in support of those fighting Huntington's disease
Community members came together for Hope Walk in support of those battling Huntington's disease.
Columbia PD investigating afternoon shooting at Millwood and Santee Avenue
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting they say took place at Millwood Avenue and Santee Avenue.
Fairfield County Coroner identifies victim killed in head-on collision on I-77
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill released the identity of a woman killed in a head-on collision on I-77 Friday.
Congressman Jim Clyburn endorses Tameika Isaac Devine for Columbia mayor
A well known name in South Carolina politics voiced his support for a candidate to be the next mayor of the City of Columbia.
Former Columbia chief takes over Orangeburg police for now
A law enforcement veteran who served as police chief in Columbia for more than a decade will be the interim chief of the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety.
Lexington Medical Center updates visitation policy once again
Lexington Medical Center has updated its visitation policies in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Highway Patrol investigating collision that left one dead Sunday
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating a collision in Orangeburg that left a driver dead Sunday.
SCHP: Two dead after collision on I-26 in Orangeburg County
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people died in a collision in Orangeburg County yesterday.
Former Univ. of S. Carolina president regrets taking job
Former University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen who resigned after less than two years in the wake of a plagiarism and misidentification controversy during a commencement speech called taking the job the biggest regret of his life in a newspaper interview.
Police searching for man accused of sexually assaulting 21-year-old woman
The Columbia Police Department are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman.
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…
