RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Volvo Cars says the company will invest $118 million into its plant in Ridgeville to build Polestar 3 electric vehicles. The company on Wednesday announced the development involving its affiliate, Polestar Cars. The Ridgefield plant now…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A coroner says that a mentally ill Black man who died after an encounter with deputies in a South Carolina jail earlier this year likely died of a cardiac event. Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal…
On Wednesday, Prisma Health announced that the vaccination site at the Sumter County Civic Center is moving back to Prisma Health Tuomey's hospital campus.
Today, Mayor Steve Benjamin announced a new program designed to help dads in the Midlands. Beginning this summer, the City of Columbia will conduct the one-year guaranteed income program to provide $500 dollars unconditional payments every month to 100 specified participants selected by the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol will hold a lane reversal exercise tomorrow, in preparation for Hurricane season. No lanes will actually be reversed in the exercise, but drivers can expect to see additional law enforcement presence on I-26.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Blood donations are in dire need in South Carolina and across the nation. The American Red Cross says they’re not anywhere close to having their typical 5 day supply. “Tough situation right…
Local Living: PAW Patrol and Professional Bull Riders coming to Columbia this summer!
The Saluda County Sheriff's Office says three individuals were arrested for trafficking heroin.
The American Red Cross has some new wheels to respond to emergency situations. This afternoon, Nephron Pharmaceuticals donated a new Dodge ProMaster 3500 to the organization.
On Wednesday afternoon, SLED announced that they set up a tip line for information about the double murder of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Maggie was Paul's mother and the wife of prominent Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh.
You can celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday at a free event in Hopkins. It goes from 12-6 p.m. on the grounds of the Historic Harriet Barber House on Barberville Loop.
A new monument was unveiled to honor Columbia's legacy of remarkable women. Columbia City of Women presented "The Architecture of Strength" monument across the street from the Statehouse this morning.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab the resumes. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce is working to host a Lower Richland Community Job Fair. It will take place Friday, June 18 at Eastover Park at 1031 Main Street in Eastover.…
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a homicide after a man was shot on Bluebill Court on Tuesday.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Those looking for a job within state government can attend one of two South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice hiring events. SC Works Midlands is hosting the event on Thursday, June 17 and Thursday, June 24. According…
SANTEE, SC (WOLO) - A storm system that blew through Orangeburg County caused significant damage at a high school and technology center. According to the Orangeburg County School District, parts of Lake Marion High School's roof are peeled…
The Sumter Police Department is looking for a man wanted on charges including attempted murder and armed robbery.
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of the victim from Sunday night's fatal shooting on Longcreek Drive.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a Lexington man was arrested earlier this month on meth trafficking charges.
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The Columbia Police Department says a 72-year-old woman who walked away from a local hospital Tuesday afternoon has been found safe.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A wave of purple walked down Bull Street Tuesday morning to raise awareness of world elder abuse. Governor Henry McMaster declared June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Carolina,…
Fort Jackson welcomed a new Garrison Commander this afternoon. The change of command ceremony welcomed Colonel Ryan Hanson.
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, two Lexington County men were arrested on charges related to the sexual abuse of minors last week.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The controversial practice of conversion therapy is now banned in the city of Columbia. Tuesday afternoon the Columbia City Council voted four to three to pass the ordinance which prohibits…
