RCSD investigating shooting death at apartment complex on Longcreek Drive
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating the shooting death of a man at an apartment complex in Columbia last night.
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Four charged for trying to get drugs inside detention center
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Lexington Co. say a man and a woman are accused of trying to get drugs and other contraband to her son and another inmate inside the Lexington Detention Center. Deputies say Cassandra Shanklin and…
SLED releases 911 call from Murdaugh's alleged orchestrated suicide attempt
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigators released a 911 call made by Alex Murdaugh during his alleged attempted suicide. September 4th Murdaugh called 911 claiming he had pulled over along old Salkehatchie Highway in Hampton County to…
Ex-Bamberg County council member sentenced to federal prison for lying about sex charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A former South Carolina county councilman has been given the maximum sentence for lying about an indictment on child sex charges when he tried to buy a gun. News outlets report that federal district Judge Mary…
State Sen. Hugh Leatherman under hospice care
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's oldest and most powerful state lawmaker is currently receiving hospice care after the discovery of what colleagues describe as an inoperable cancer. A GOP senator told The Associated Press…
Several Midlands groups taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In the Midlands, you can bring your unused or expired medications to several locations.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners honors UofSC nursing students and staff for pandemic service
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners is honoring the life saving efforts of the University of South Carolina School of Nursing students and staff during the pandemic.
Pilot taken to hospital after crashing on runway at Owens Field Airport
Authorities are investigation after a small plane crashed on the runway at Owens Field Airport this morning. The pilot was the only one involved in the crash, and he has since been transported to the hospital.
Local Living: Community Cookout in Ridgeway, Deceased Farms is back and more!
Local Living: Community Cookout in Ridgeway, Deceased Farms is back and more!
Three children previously reported missing by Orangeburg DPS found safe in Memphis
The City of Orangeburg says three children who were reported missing earlier this month were found safe, along with their father, in Memphis. Authorities say their father was arrested for custodial interference.
LCSD: Columbia man accused of smuggling over 40 pounds of marijuana through airport
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a Columbia man is accused of smuggling over 40 pounds of marijuana while flying home from California.
AG Wilson: Camden man facing charges related to the solicitation of a minor
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Camden man was arrested on charges related to the solicitation of a minor.
Transitions Homeless Center celebrates 10th anniversary with fundraising event
The Transitions Homeless Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special fundraiser today. The "Reconstructing Home" fundraiser is happening from 6-10 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art.
Columbia PD responds to plane crash at Owens Field Airport
The Columbia Police Department says officers are assisting at the scene of a plane crash at Owens Field Airport. Authorities the only passenger was the pilot, and he has been taken to the hospital.
UPDATE: Sumter PD ends search for missing man with alzheimers
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter Police Department worked throughout the night to search for a man missing since Wednesday afternoon who is living with Alzheimers. Investigators said 76 year old Dennis…
SC among three states warned over COVID rules
PHOENIX (AP) - The Biden administration is threatening to revoke the authority for three Republican-controlled states to handle their own workplace safety regulations because they have refused to adopt rules to protect health care workers from COVID-19. The threats were…
Richland One celebrates "Navy Day" at Dreher High School
Wednesday, Richland School District One celebrated Navy Day with a ceremony, as part of Navy Week here in Columbia.
Local Living: City of Columbia hosting job fair tomorrow, Walk to End Alzheimer's this weekend and more!
Local Living: City of Columbia hosting job fair tomorrow, Walk to End Alzheimer's this weekend and more!
Sumter PD: Two charged with murdering man on Hannah Street Sunday
The Sumter Police Department says two men have been charged with the murder of a 31-year-old man who was walking on Hannah Street this weekend.
Mask mandate extended in Orangeburg
Masks will continue to be required in Orangeburg.
Lexington School District Two won't extend mask mandate
A mask mandate in Lexington School District Two won't be extended, at least for now.
Wando man sentenced for 2018 bank robbery in Charleston
According to Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, a Wando man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing a bank in Charleston.
Gaston Police arrest man after car chase on Monday
Gaston Police have arrested a man after a car chase on Monday. Authorities say the suspect forcibly stole a vehicle and hit the victim with it when they tried to stop him.
Civil rights attorney wants deputies criminally charged in death of Jamal Sutherland
Charleston, SC (CNN) --- The family of Jamal Sutherland and their attorney are calling for criminal charges to be brought against the former detention officers they say are responsible for his death. Sutherland died…
Student at Carolina Springs middle charged with bringing loaded gun to school
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Lexington County middle school student is accused of having a loaded gun in his backpack at school Tuesday. Deputies say the 13 year old boy, a student…
