Newberry County Sheriff's Office: Woman facing kidnapping, additional charges after Sunday chase
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says a woman was arrested Sunday morning after leading law enforcement on a chase with a passenger in the car.
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Columbia PD makes arrest in connection with murder at a Super 8 motel in May
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man for a murder at a Super 8 motel last month.
Put Down the Guns Now Young People organizations hopes faith can help turn people away from gun violence
Gun violence among young people and teenagers is becoming more prevalent here in the Midlands. Put Down the Guns now Young People Founder Jack Logan attended church service Sunday morning to pray over Columbia teens.
Second vaccination "party" coming to W.A. Perry MS this Saturday
W.A. Perry Middle School is hosting another COVID-19 vaccine party this Saturday. The drive-thru event is at the school's parking lot on Barhamville Road from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
LCPL Summer Reading program virtually exploring "Tails and Tales" from the Riverbanks Zoo
You and your kids can take part in the Lexington County Public Library's Summer Reading program! Today, you can learn about Riverbanks Zoo's most interesting stories in the "Tails and Tales from the Zoo" virtual event.
Coroner releases ID of victim killed in weekend shooting on Lawhorn Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a man who died after a shooting at a party on Lawhorn Road early Sunday morning.
Woman arrested and charged for fatal hit and run on US-1 in Saluda
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one woman has been arrested and charged for a fatal hit and run on US-1 Sunday.
No one is hurt after a private bar fire on Fairview Road in Lexington
Lexington County firefighters say no one is hurt after an early morning fire at a private bar on Fairview Road.
Benedict College football player dies in early morning car accident
The Benedict College family is heartbroken after a football player died in early morning car accident on I-77.
2 arrested for violating new state metals law in Sumter
A grandfather and grandson have been arrested in Sumter County under a new state law intended to stifle the catalytic converter theft market.
169 cases of COVID-19, 1 new death in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 169 new cases of COVID-19, and 99 probable cases. DHEC also announced 1 additional death to the more than 8,500 total deaths statewide since the pandemic began. South Carolina…
19-year-old man dead after party in Columbia Sunday morning
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A 19-year-old man is dead after a party in Columbia early Sunday morning. Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene at the 1000th block of Lawhorn Drive around 12:30 a.m. for reports of a shooting. The…
178 cases of COVID-19, 16 deaths in SC Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 178 new cases of COVID-19, and 111 probable cases. DHEC also announced 16 additional deaths to the more than 8,500 total deaths statewide since the pandemic began. South Carolina…
Woman charged with murder in fatal stabbing Saturday morning
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A woman has been charged with murder in a fatal stabbing Saturday morning, after officers say she was first detained in connection with the incident. Columbia Police say 25-year-old Martia Geiger is accused of arguing with a man…
DHEC setting up medical needs shelters in-case of severe weather evacuations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - DHEC is planning for severe weather outages and how it may impact medical patients. The state agency is working with in-patient hospice facilities that are willing to serve as medical needs shelters in the case of…
Local Living: Pelion and Forts Pond Elementary offering free meals to some students, Trustus Theatre reopening with new show today and more!
Local Living: Pelion and Forts Pond Elementary offering free meals to some students, Trustus Theatre reopening today and more!
Gov. McMaster, state officials participate in virtual hurricane drills, State Guard to conduct drill Saturday
Today, Governor Henry McMaster and state officials met virtually for hurricane drills to prepare for hurricane season. Tomorrow, the South Carolina State Guard says they will conduct a "Hurricane Preparedness Exercise."
Gamecocks rally to beat Virginia, 4-3 in first game of NCAA Regional
Daniel Lloyd struck out the side in the top of the ninth inning, as South Carolina (34-21) held on for a come-from-behind 4-3 win against Virginia (29-23) in the opening round of the NCAA Columbia Regional.
RCSD investigating shooting incident on I-77 near Percival Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting incident they say might have stemmed from a road rage incident this morning on I-77. Investigators say no people were hit, but a vehicle was struck by the gunfire.
Fairfield County deputies make another arrest for a murder in Ridgeway this March
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a third individual in connection with the March shooting death of an 18-year-old in Ridgeway.
Sumter PD: Man and woman charged with multiple business break-ins since May
The Sumter Police Department says two individuals are charged with breaking into two businesses, and taking more than $5,500 worth of equipment
Rock out on the water at the Drift Jam on Lake Murray this Saturday!
Get ready to rock out on the water at this year's Drift Jam on Lake Murray event this Saturday on Spence Island!
SC DJJ employees walk off the job Friday morning
Employees at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice have walked off the job this morning.
Columbia Police search for person of interest in motel death
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Columbia Police Department continue to investigate what happened that led to the discovery of a body at a Fairfield Road Super 8 Motel Sunday night. Now they are hoping you…
City officials unveil newest art piece in Columbia
Today, the city unveiled its' newest mural at a Columbia park. The ribbon was cut on the mural located at Hyatt Park. It's called "The Pursuit of Citizenship, Benjamin Mack, Septima Clark, and Listervelt Middleton."
