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KCSO: High speed chase leads to multiple drug trafficking charges

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says a high speed chase and K9 pursuit led to a man being arrested on several drug charges.

Columbia PD: Arrest warrants issued for man accused of fatal shooting on Kennedy Street

The Columbia Police Department says officers are looking for a man wanted for a shooting that killed a man at a home on Kennedy Street Monday.

Clarendon County Sheriff: Schools resume normal operations as investigation into incident in the area continues

Clarendon County Sheriff Tim Baxley shared more information about an incident in the Summerton area that lead to four schools in the area being placed on lockdown this morning.

Clarendon Hall on lockdown as deputies conduct manhunt in Summerton

According to the school officials, Clarendon Hall was notified by the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office of a manhunt in Summerton.

SCHP investigating hit and run that killed a pedestrian on Two Notch Road

Highway Patrol is investigating a hit and run that killed a pedestrian in Richland County.

SC State University police arrest student accused of on campus armed robbery

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina State University has identified a man they say is accused of robbing two people, one who officials say had his vehicle, keys to his on campus apartment, and cell phone stolen at gunpoint. The…

37th MAYOR OF COLUMBIA: Daniel Rickenmann speaks about goals for next four years after narrow victory

He will be sworn in on January 4th, but Rickenmann is ready to get to work.

Hand count audit shows no discrepancies in Columbia runoff results

Wednesday, a hand count audit was held on the Columbia runoff election. Results show no discrepancies, according to the Richland County Voter Registration and Election Office.

Local Living: Vista Lights is back, drive-thru light show at Saluda Shoals Park and more!

SCDJJ: Two youth injured at complex on Broad River Road

A representative with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice confirmed that two youth were checked for minor injuries at the the department's campus on Broad River Road.

KCSO names suspect wanted for shooting incident in Camden

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says deputies are searching for a man wanted for a shooting that took place in Camden last night.

Black man stomped by South Carolina officer gets $650K

A South Carolina city is paying $650,000 to a Black man who was stomped in the head by a police officer upset that the man couldn't quickly lie flat on his stomach because of rods and pins in his leg.

Richland Two issues statement about allegations against employee

A spokesperson says the school district received an email about an alleged incident that was then brought up during Tuesday's board meeting.

Mayor Steve Benjamin congratulates Daniel Rickenmann on runoff election victory

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released a statement congratulating Daniel Rickenmann on being the next mayor-elect in the city.

State House flags to fly at half-staff Friday in honor of the late Sen. Hugh Leatherman

Governor Henry McMaster ordered flags at the State House to fly at half-staff, beginning this Friday, in honor of the late Senator Hugh K. Leatherman.

13th annual Bubbie's Jewish Food Festival in Columbia this weekend

The 13th annual Bubbie's Jewish Food Festival is this weekend at the Beth Shalom Synagogue in Columbia. Our Tyler Ryan has a preview of the take-out only event.

SCSO: Man wanted on domestic violence and kidnapping charges

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says deputies are looking for a man wanted on domestic violence and kidnapping charges.

Fireflies announce 2022 game times and promotional highlights

The Columbia Fireflies today announced game times and some promotional highlights for the upcoming 2022 season.

KCSO: One man shot multiple times in Camden

Kershaw deputies say a man was shot multiple times on Tuesday in Camden.

Daniel Rickenmann projected winner: New Columbia Mayor

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The latest runoff election results from Tuesday night project Daniel Rickenmann as the next mayor of Columbia. The latest results show Rickenmann with 10,550 votes, compared to…

Hand count of Columbia runoff election to take place Wednesday

Columbia Rotary Club donates shoes to Webber Elementary students

Tuesday, the Columbia Rotary Club donated 67 pairs of brand new shoes to students at Webber Elementary School.

Aditi Bussells projected as winner of Columbia City Council At-Large seat

According to the latest election results released Tuesday night, Aditi Bussells is projected as the winner of the Columbia City Council At-Large seat.