Restaurant employee arrested, accused of touching child inappropriately
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says an employee a restaurant in Chapin is accused of touching a child inappropriately in the restaurant's bathroom.
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Deputies investigating shooting on Birch Hollow Drive in Columbia
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says deputies are investigating a shooting in Columbia that injured one person.
RCSD investigating shooting on Oneil Court that sent a man and woman to the hospital
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting on Oneil Court that sent a man and woman to the hospital.
Pedestrian struck and killed by motorcycle near intersection of Two Notch and Trenholm Road
The Richland County Coroner's Office released the name of a man who died after being hit by a motorcycle near the intersection of Two Notch Road and Trenholm Road.
Saluda County deputies need help identifying suspect accused of convenience store robbery
Deputies with the Saluda County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with the robbery of a convenience store on Greenwood Highway.
Irmo PD hosting National Night Out event at Irmo Community Park Tuesday
The Irmo Police Department is hosting a National Night Out event tomorrow.
Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine to officially file for Columbia mayoral race
City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine will officially file in Columbia's mayoral race today. She is expected to file at Columbia City Hall at 4:30 p.m.
Medical Univ. of SC completes takeover of Midlands hospitals
The Medical University of South Carolina on Monday completed its purchase of several hospitals and an emergency room in the Midlands.
RCSD: Nine people injured by gunfire at The Vault on Two Notch Road Sunday
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting that injured nine people early Sunday morning.
Richland County deputies investigating shooting on Wynette Way Saturday
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting that took place at a Columbia home this weekend.
Former Orangeburg DPS officer charged for use of force incident last week
A former officer with the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety has been charged in connection with a use of force investigation last week.
Richland One releases statement on the death of a former board member
Richland School District One is remembering the life and legacy of former school board member King Benjamin Lindbergh Jeffcoat.
Teenager fatally shot on Osage Avenue has been identified
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the teenager killed in a shooting on Osage Avenue on Saturday.
Prisma Health joining Red Cross in call for Blood Donations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Rolling up your sleeves for a good cause : Prisma Health is joining the Red Cross in calling for blood donations. A spokesperson for Prisma Health says the summer is normally a time when supplies are low,…
Officers investigate suspicious death in West Columbia
A person is dead after a shooting in West Columbia Saturday afternoon.
Guardians of the Night K9 5k for Richland County Sheriff's Department
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting the annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K race this Saturday. You can run alongside deputies…
City of Columbia operating misting stations in Summer heat
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia is working to keep you cool in the heat of summer. The City says they will operate misting stations in several parks when the heat index reaches 90…
UofSC will once again require masks inside campus buildings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The University of South Carolina announced Friday it would immediately begin requiring face coverings inside campus buildings. The University cited low vaccine uptake statewide and high disease transmission rates in Richland County as reason for the…
Orangeburg residents react after police officer was fired for use of force this week
An officer with the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety was relieved of his duties, following an accusation of excessive force this week. ABC Columbia's Alex Tejada spoke with residents in Orangeburg on how they feel about law enforcement’s presence in the city.
Lexington PD looking for individuals suspected of stealing utility trailers from River Bluff HS
The Lexington Police Department is asking for your help finding the drivers of two trucks who are suspected of stealing two utility trailers from River Bluff High School.
Local Living: Harlem Globetrotters and Professional Bull Riders coming to Colonial Life Arena!
Local Living: Harlem Globetrotters and Professional Bull Riders coming to Colonial Life Arena!
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears in press conference with Governor McMaster before Silver Elephant Dinner
This afternoon, Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appeared at a news conference with Governor Henry McMaster ahead of the Silver Elephant Dinner.
Kershaw County man arrested on charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor
A man from Kershaw County faces five charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.
Contractor shortage in Richland County causes delay in trash and recycling pickup
If you live in Richland County and your recycling did not get picked up today, the county says it is due to a contractor shortage.
Town of Lexington National Night Out being held Tuesday at the Icehouse Amphitheater
Residents in the Town of Lexington are invited to bring the family to the Icehouse Amphitheater on Tuesday for National Night Out!
