SC State University extends registration deadline
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina State University has announced the extension of the class registration for the Spring 2022 semester. Returning students now have until Friday January 7 at 5…
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Richland Co. coroner confirms body discovered in Lake Carolina
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Coroner announces the recovery of body discovered at Lake Carolina. According to Nadia Rutherford, the remains of a black male were found Tuesday January 4, 2022 at 4:35pm. The Richland County Coroner's…
Lexington County Coroner releases names of two people found dead in a Cayce home
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the name of two individuals who were found dead in a home in Cayce.
Local Living: Recycle your Christmas tree at the Grinding of the Greens, attend a wedding expo in Columbia this weekend and more!
Local Living: Recycle your Christmas tree at the Grinding of the Greens, attend a wedding expo in Columbia this weekend and more!
Columbia's newest mayor and city council members sworn in
Daniel Rickenmann is now officially the new mayor of Columbia, after being sworn in this afternoon.
ABC Columbia partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive
This week you can help save lives with the ABC Columbia Blood Drive with the American Red Cross this Wednesday, January 5.
Lexington PD needs help identifying man accused of stealing lighter display from Circle K
One man is wanted by Lexington Police for stealing a display of lighters valued at over $340.
Lexington Medical Center makes changes to visitation policy
Due to an increased number of COVID-19 patients, Lexington Medical Center is updating its visitation policies.
SCSO packing trailer with supplies for those affected by tornados in Kentucky
One Midlands law enforcement agency is still hoping you will help the victims of a natural disaster. The Saluda County Sheriff's Office is packing a trailer with supplies for its #HelpKentucky drive.
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office closed to the public due to COVID-19 case numbers
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says the Sheriff's Office is temporarily closed to the public due to a number of positive COVID-19 tests in the community. The sheriff says all field service deputies remain on patrol.
FDA authorizes boosters for ages 12-15
In the midst of the surge of COVID cases the FDA is now allowing Pfizer booster shots for children as young as 12 years old.
Local Living: ABC Columbia partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive, Riley Green coming to the Midlands and more!
Local Living: ABC Columbia partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive, Riley Green coming to the Midlands and more!
ABC Columbia partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive
This week you can help save lives with the ABC Columbia Blood Drive with the American Red Cross this Wednesday, January 5.
SCHP: Motorcyclist killed after striking tree in the roadway on Old Hopkins Road
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist died after striking a tree in the roadway in Richland County.
RCSD: Deputies on scene of shooting on Greengate Drive
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of Greengate Drive.
SCSO Detention Center under quarantine amid rise in COVID-19 cases in Sumter County area
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says its detention center is undergoing a 10-day quarantine in response to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the area.
City of Columbia and DHEC hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics this month
The City of Columbia is teaming up with DHEC to kick off the new year with a series of vaccination clinics.
Inauguration for new Columbia Mayor moved outdoors
The City of Columbia has moved the mayor's inauguration and swearing-in from the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to outdoors on Main Street.
Wind advisory in place in Columbia, as crews respond to downed trees and power lines
A wind advisory is in place in Columbia.
CPD looking for missing man last seen at home on Ervin Street
The Columbia Police Department is asking for help finding a missing man last seen December 20.
Trial set for doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter
A date has been set for the trial of a South Carolina orthopedic surgeon accused of fatally shooting a medical equipment salesman.
Dominion Energy: Multiple reports of power outages in the Midlands
Dominion Energy says they're working on the multiple power outages reported throughout the Midlands today.
NWS Columbia: Magnitude 2.5 earthquake felt near Elgin overnight
The National Weather Service of Columbia recently reported a magnitude 2.5 earthquake overnight near Elgin.
Several school delays & closings in the Midlands due to weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Due to severe weather several school districts have decided to delay or close schools on Monday, January 3rd. Lexington District One says they are switching to e-learning today. (All afterschool activities are canceled as well) Sumter…
Tow truck driver shot multiple times in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A tow truck driver is in the hospital after an early morning shooting in Richland County. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, on Sunday, January…
