Consumer News: Gas prices on the way down
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In Consumer news, gas prices continue to drop in South Carolina. Prices at the pump in Columbia are nearly 4 cents lower than last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an…
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SC Red Cross workers supporting relief efforts in Kentucky
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Red Cross workers are aiding efforts in Mayfield, Kentucky, following the deadly tornadoes that touched down over the weekend. Six Red Cross disaster workers from South Carolina will help…
Coroner identifies bar shooting victim in Richland County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim in a fatal shooting Sunday. According to Coroner Naida Rutherford, 45 year old Joyel T. Snell, of Fort Myers, Florida died after…
Judge sets bond for Alex Murdaugh at $7 Million
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Bond was set Monday at $7 million for Alex Murdaugh, on his latest set of state grand jury charges. Video and audio recordings were not allowed in the hearing. Along with the $7 million, Judge Lee issued other…
Woman dead after a shooting at a Richland County bar
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, a woman was shot and killed early Saturday morning at Felicity Bar and Grill on Fairfield Road. Investigators say when deputies…
Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers deploy to Kentucky after deadly tornadoes
SOUTH CAROLINA (WOLO) - Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers are headed to Mayfield, Kentucky to help with relief following the deadly tornadoes that touched down this weekend across multiple states in the center of the country. The Red…
Local church hosts Guns for Gifts Drive
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Right Directional Church International is hoping to curb the rising gun violence in the midlands by hosting a Guns for Gifts Drive. On Saturday, December 12th, the…
Deadly single-vehicle crash in Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Lexington County Coroner, one person died after a single-vehicle accident on Charleston Highway in Lexington County. Investigators say on December 10, Keith Russell Defee, 61, of Gaston was traveling southbound when his…
President Biden to speak at SC State Commencement
ORANGEBURG. SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina State University announced that President Joe Biden will be the commencement speaker at graduation. The December Graduation at SC State University will take place Friday, December…
Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign underway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Salvation Army's familiar Red Kettles are up across town. You can find Red Kettles at over 60 locations across the Midlands. All of the money stays local and you can drop…
Prices at the Pump down in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump are on the way down. Some good news if you are filling up in South Carolina. In the Midlands, drivers are paying an average of $3.04 a gallon, down a nickel from last…
Suspect wanted in shooting at Publix
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Chapin are searching for a suspect in a shooting at a local grocery store. Investigators say on Thursday night they responded to Publix on Chapin Rd to a report of a shooting. Police say through…
UPDATE: Missing Columbia man returns home
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Solomon Thompson returned home to his family, and he is safe. ORIGINAL POST (12/10/2021 2:14 p.m.) The Columbia Police Department is…
Irmo park adds additional acres after recent purchase
The mayor hopes the park will see the addition of retail space, a multipurpose pavilion and possibly a farmers market.
State Rep Richard Ansel Martin indicted by Newberry grand jury
Newberry Co., SC (WOLO) -- State Representative Richard Ansel Martin has been indicted by a Newberry county grand jury on charges of misconduct in office and contributing to the delinquency of a…
FBI Columbia: Nine indicted on drug trafficking charges
Officials with the FBI Columbia field office and Columbia Violent Gang Task Force say nine individuals face drug trafficking charges.
Local Living: "Christmas in Cayce" this weekend, The Nutcracker returns to the Koger Center and more!
Local Living: "Christmas in Cayce" this weekend, The Nutcracker returns to the Koger Center and more!
Richland Co. EMS delivers toy donations to help children in need
Friday, some local emergency medical workers helped out Santa with a toy delivery.
McMaster: Spend $525M plutonium deal on affected communities
The governor's plan for the Savannah River Site settlement money includes building industrial parks, expanding workforce training programs and upgrading water and sewer systems in three counties.
SCSO: Deputies investigating apparent dog attack that killed a woman
Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating after a 60-year-old woman died of an apparent dog attack.
Columbia PD asking for help finding missing man
UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Soloman Thompson returned home to his family, and he is safe.
Right Direction Church teams up with RCSD for "Guns for Gifts" buy back event
In an effort to reduce illegal and unwanted guns, Right Direction Church is partnering with the Richland County Sheriff's Department for their "Guns for Gifts" buy back event.
RCSD investigating multiple incidents at AC Flora High School
Richland County deputies investigate several incidents at AC Flora High School.
Swansea man sentenced to 18 years for armed robbery of convenience store
A Swansea man will spend 18 years in prison after an armed robbery in 2019.A Swansea man will spend 18 years in prison after an armed robbery in 2019.
State representative indicted for misconduct, contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Attorney General Alan Wilson says a state representative from Newberry County has been indicted on charges of misconduct in office and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
