Thursday, Fort Jackson announced it is pausing its weapons immersion training while they continue to investigate the incident where a trainee left the fort with a rifle and hijacked a school bus last week.
The Columbia Police Department says that no charges will be filed in the Tuesday night shooting at Capri Apartments that left one dead. Police say their investigation led them to determine that the shooting fell under self-defense.
The families of two victims of the school bus hijacking held a news conference Thursday morning to demand answers from Fort Jackson and Richland School District Two.
Today, Harvest Hope Food Bank and Senior Resources worked together to feed local seniors. The organizations gave out five pound bags of chicken as well as bags containing 12 sandwich buns, through a donation from KFC.
The Richland Two bus driver who helped keep students safe during last week's bus hijacking will be honored in a ceremony tomorrow.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting that took place this morning near Longtown Road.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man accused of taking someone's truck and trailer containing various tools.
Richland Co., SC (WOLO ) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a teenager faces several charges after deputies say he brought a loaded gun to school. Authorities say the 17 year old Lower Richland High school student was involved…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen resigned Wednesday. Here is the full statement from UofSC on President Bob Caslen's resignation. "After focused discussions with President Bob Caslen, University of South Carolina Board of Trustees Chair C.…
The board of trustees announced that his resignation will be effective Thursday May 13
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Chaos in the classroom. School districts across the state are reassessing their mask policies after Governor McMaster issued an executive order Tuesday allowing parents and students to choose if they want…
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a student at Lower Richland High School is facing charges after a loaded gun was found in his book bag at school.
A new candidate is entering his name in the race for Columbia City Council. This afternoon, former South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Joe Taylor announced he is running to represent District Four on the council.
Wednesday morning, members of the Lexington law enforcement community paid their respects to their fallen comrades. A memorial service was held for officers in the county who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he is frustrated with the amount of gun violence in the community. The sheriff says there have already been eleven murders in the county this year, one more than at this time last year.
New art is coming to downtown Columbia. Thursday, Mayor Steve Benjamin and city council members will hold a public art dedication ceremony.
A Midlands school employee is quitting her job after winning $2 million playing the lottery. Officials say on April 21, the new millionaire had just gotten to work when she checked her Powerball ticket that had five matching numbers.
Lexington School District Three says it is lifting its mask requirement for students in school.
According to the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office, a former Lexington County kindergarten teacher was sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing a student.
The Sumter Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection with multiple catalytic converter thefts.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man accused of hitting a female victim in February on Belk Street.
Officials with the Columbia Police Department say one man was fatally shot at the Capri Apartments on Tuesday night.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Governor's Executive Order prohibits any local governments in the state from relying on prior orders or using a state of emergency as the basis for a local mask…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Tuesday May 11, Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order Executive Order 2021-23, allowing all schools in the state of South Carolina to opt out of the state guidelines for facial coverings within school buildings. Following…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Tuesday, Richland School District One announced it will still require students wear face coverings at its schools, despite Governor Henry McMaster's latest executive order which gave parents the power to…
