Lexington County man sentenced for two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor
A man from Lexington County was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual assault of children.
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St. Pat's in Five Points returns for 40th anniversary this year
Saint Patrick's Day in Five Points is back. Organizers announced that the annual festival will return for its 40th anniversary, after being cancelled due to COVID-19 two years in a row.
RCSD asking for help identifying man accused of assaulting a man in a Lowe's parking lot
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help identifying a man accused of assaulting a 69-year-old in the parking lot of the Lowe's on Two Notch Road.
Fort Jackson soldier found dead in forest off-base
The body of a soldier stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina has been found off base, Army officials said. The body was found in a vehicle in Manchester State Forest in Sumter County on July 22, according to investigators.
Columbia Fire Dept.: No one hurt as crews help driver out of vehicle that went into a creek
Columbia Fire officials say no one is hurt after a vehicle crashed into a creek on Tuesday.
Sumter PD: Man in custody charged with several storage unit break-ins
The Sumter Police Department says a man in jail since July 13 has been linked to several storage unit break-ins since April.
Motorcyclist killed in collision on US-178 in Orangeburg
SC Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was killed in a collision on US-178 in Orangeburg Tuesday.
Nathaniel Rowland guilty, sentenced to life in prison for murder of USC Student Samantha Josephson
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A judge handed down sentencing Tuesday for the man found guilty in the murder of USC Student Samantha Josephson. Nathaniel Rowland was sentenced to life in prison for the murder…
Sumter County deputies investigating after a body is found in Manchester State Forest
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are conducting a death investigation after a man's body was discovered in a car in Manchester State Forest.
Family members read impact statements, following the guilty verdict for Nathaniel Rowland
A jury found Nathaniel Rowland guilty of kidnapping and murdering Samantha Josephson in 2019. Following his conviction, family members of Josephson and the parents of Rowland addressed the court.
Kershaw County Humane Society asking you to consider adopting a feline friend
The Kershaw County Humane Society is hoping you have room in your heart and your home for a new feline friend. The agency says local Animal Control officers recently brought them 23 new cats, on top of the more than 150 they were already caring for.
Local Living: RCSD hosting a 5K this weekend, cool off at the City of Columbia's misting stations and more!
Local Living: RCSD hosting a 5K this weekend, cool off at the City of Columbia's misting stations and more!
Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates $200,000 to Harvest Hope
A Midlands car dealership made a major donation to help in the fight against hunger. Jim Hudson Automotive Group gave Harvest Hope Food Bank a check for $200,000.
Nathaniel Rowland sentenced to life in prison
Nathaniel Rowland was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of USC student Samantha Josephson.
Nathaniel Rowland found guilty of the murder of Samantha Josephson
Jury finds Nathaniel Rowland guilty of both kidnapping and murdering USC student Samantha Josephson in March 2019. Josephson got into Rowland's car in Five Points after mistaking it for her Uber.
SCHP: Woman killed in head on collision on Chapin Road
One person is dead after a collision on Chapin Road in Lexington County yesterday.
Lexington PD need help identifying shoplifting suspect at Ulta on Sunset Boulevard
Police in Lexington are searching for a person who stole more than $1,000 in merchandise from the Ulta on Sunset Boulevard.
Swansea mayor pleads not guilty to embezzlement and misconduct in office charges
Swansea Mayor Jerald Sanders pleaded not guilty to embezzlement and misconduct in office allegations.
Support Richland County deputies and K9s at this year's Guardians of the Night 5K
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting the annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K race this Saturday. You can run alongside deputies and their K9 partners at the State Fairgrounds.
Jury begins deliberations in trial for the murder of a USC student in 2019
Closing arguments concluded and the jury moved to deliberations in the trial of Nathaniel Rowland. Rowland is accused of murdering USC student Samantha Josephson in March of 2019.
Texas, Oklahoma submit request to join powerhouse SEC
Texas and Oklahoma submitted a request Tuesday to join the Southeastern Conference, with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey saying the league would consider it in the “near future.”
No one hurt after shooting at Spinx gas station on Piney Grove Road
Lexington deputies investigating a shooting at the Spinx gas station on Piney Grove Road.
Victim identified in collision on SC Highway 34 in Newberry
Victim identified in a collision on SC Highway 34 in Newberry.
Closing Arguments set for today in case of murdered USC Student Samantha Josephson
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Closing arguments are set for Tuesday morning in the trial for the man accused of killing USC Student Samantha Josephson. The Prosecution rested Monday, then shortly after, the Defense…
Video expert testifies in the trial of Nathaniel Rowland
In the trial of Nathaniel Rowland today, a body cam and video expert testified before the court.
