Polls now open for Lexington-Richland Five School Board special election
Voting is now underway to fill a vacant seat in the Lexington-Richland District Five School Board.
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Correctional officer accused of sexual misconduct with an inmate in Rembert
A correctional officer in the Midlands has been fired after being accused of having sex with an inmate.
The S.C. State Fair returns tomorrow "Stronger, Safer than ever"
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The fall season is finally here and that means that the 2021 South Carolina State Fair is less than a month away. Last year in 2020, like with…
Orangeburg DPS investigating the death of a two-year-old child
Police are investigating a 2-year-old's death as possible abuse.
City of Columbia opens up new payment center on Harden Street
The center will have 10 employees and the center serves approximately 2,500 in-person customers a week.
1st executive to head to prison in doomed nuclear project
A former utility executive who lied to ratepayers and regulators costing billions of dollars after he found out a pair of nuclear reactors being built in South Carolina were hopelessly behind schedule will soon be heading to prison for two years.
SC for Ed to host vigil honoring students and school staff who died due to COVID-19
SC for Ed is hosting a vigil at the State House tomorrow to honor all school district staff and students who have died as a result of COVID-19.
Local Living: Get into the spirit of Halloween with 'Boo at the Zoo' and 'Scarecrows in the Garden'
Local Living: Get into the spirit of Halloween with 'Boo at the Zoo' and 'Scarecrows in the Garden'
OCSD: Orangeburg man charged with the shooting death of a woman
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was shot as she tried to leave a house.
Columbia mayoral candidate Tameika Isaac Devine unveils gun violence policy plan
Monday, Columbia mayoral candidate Tameika Isaac Devine unveiled her gun violence policy for the future of Columbia.
Columbia city officials cut ribbon at new Payment Center off Harden Street
The City of Columbia has moved its payment center to a new location.
Harvest Hope kicks off 'It's Scary to be Hungry' food drive
During the month of October, community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at any of Harvest Hope's branches.
Columbia PD, local faith leaders host Faith & Blue event to help build community relationships
Over the weekend, Columbia Police and local faith leaders joined together for their second annual Faith & Blue event.
CPD searching for man reported missing in August
The Columbia Police Department says Lydell Keith Jr. has been found safe.
Columbia PD investigating death of man found injured over the weekend
The Columbia Police Department says a man has died after being found injured early Sunday morning.
1 more judge must OK 2-year sentence in doomed nuke project
Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh is asking a state judge to approve the sentence his lawyers negotiated with prosecutors so he can head in December to a federal prison in Butner, North Carolina, which includes a large hospital — rather than a state facility.
Woman arrested after deadly shooting in Richland County
31-year-old Nakia Miller was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
DHEC urging SC residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine
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…
Columbia Animal Services offering October Adoption Special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can bring home a furry friend in October. Columbia Animal Services says it is offering an October adoption special now through October 31, 2021. All dog and cat adoption will be $20. All adoptions will include…
Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You may need to take an alternate route if walking the Riverwalk. West Columbia officials say the portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from Moffatt Street to the Gervais Street Bridge is temporarily closed to the…
Local Living: Fall Jam, plus Plant and Flower Festival this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. The Big Red Barn Retreat is hosting a Fall Jam this Saturday! The event will have a…
SLED investigates deputy shot, man killed while serving search warrant
Lancaster Co., SC (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer involved shooting that took place Friday between deputy and a civilian armed with a gun. Authorities say deputies were trying to issue a search…
UPDATE: Lexington PD investigates car break-ins in Saluda Pointe apartment
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington Police say they are investigating a series of car break-ins at Lullwater at Saluda Pointe apartment complex. Police say they responded to the residential area around 2 am where…
BLOOD SHORTAGE: Community partners team up to donate at American Red Cross drive
“Cancer patients, trauma patients such as car accidents, even mother and newborn babies sometimes need blood. There’s a wide variety, Balash said.
Local Living: Peanut Boil and Food Drive, plus Big Dog Bonanza
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In Local Living, Harvest Hope is kicking off the 'It's Scary to be Hungry' Food Drive. During the month of October, community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at any of their branches or you…
