Sumter County Sheriff's Office hosting blood drive Wednesday
Sumter County deputies are hosting a blood drive this Wednesday. You can donate at the Sheriff's Office from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Lexington-Richland Five Board to discuss mask requirement at meeting Monday
The Lexington-Richland District Five Board will meet Monday to discuss the mask requirement. Last week, the Board of Trustees voted to remove the requirement, but they later reversed that decision.
Veterans focused vaccine clinic open this week at the Sumter County Civic Center
Sumter County is hosting a vaccine clinic for veterans this week. While the event is focused on vaccinating veterans, the public is welcome to come out and get vaccinated Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Sumter County Civic Center.
KCSO UPDATE: Man injured after accidentally shooting himself Monday morning in Elgin
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a shooting that took place Monday morning around the 1500 block of Smyrna Road. Deputies say one individual is being sent to the hospital with a non life threatening injury to their arm. As the investigation continued, deputies say they determined that the victim accidentally shot themselves.
$1.7 billion, five-part, 8-year SC road project set to begin
South Carolina road crews are getting ready for the first of a five-part, $1.7 billion project to untangle where Interstates 20, 26 and 126 meet west of downtown Columbia. The project is being called Carolina Crossroads and is scheduled to last through 2029.
Driver killed after vehicle overturns on Nelson's Ferry Road in Clarendon
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver was killed on Nelson's Ferry Road after a vehicle overturned on Sunday.
378 new cases of COVID-19, 8 additional deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 378 new cases of COVID-19, and 203 probable cases. South Carolina has now reported a total of 485,766 cases since the pandemic began. Another 8 deaths were also reported…
Man charged with DUI in fatal hit-and-run in Columbia
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A Columbia man has been arrested and faces multiple charges after officials say he rear-ended a dirt bike, killing the driver, and left the scene. The South Carolina Highway Patrol says the crash happened on Friday, May 7th…
Police say standoff at Camden motel ends peacefully Saturday
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO): Officers with the Camden Police Department say a standoff with a suspect at a Camden motel ended peacefully Saturday. Officials say officers safely negotiated the surrender and arrest of a man who locked himself in a room…
SC adds 425 cases of COVID-19, 19 deaths Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced an additional 425 cases of COVID-19. Another 19 deaths have also been reported. South Carolina has now reported 485,387 total cases and 8,438 total deaths. DHEC also reports a 3.4%…
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott praise Governor for end of unemployment assistance
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott of South Carolina are praising the governor for ending federal unemployment assistance participation. Senator Graham says he agrees with the Governor that…
South Carolinians react to Governor McMaster's call for DEW to end P.U.A
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) -- Governor Henry McMaster says it's time to get people back to work. Effective June 30th the South Carolina's Governor has ordered the Department of Unemployment…
West Columbia Police search for 'person of interest' in deadly shooting
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The West Columbia Police Department hopes you can help them locate a man they are calling a 'person of interest' in connection to a deadly shooting…
Victim of deadly crash on I-77 near Farrow Road identified
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The name of the individual killed in a crash Thursday May , 2021 has been identified by Richland County Coroner Nadia Rutherford. According to Rutherford, the…
Lexington County Coroner identifies victim from fatal shooting on Luke Street
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the identity of a man who died Thursday after a shooting at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Luke Street.
Lexington PD asking for help identifying suspects wanted for the theft of catalytic converters
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying individuals wanted for stealing catalytic converters from Michaelis Mattress on April 18.
Sumter PD arrests man wanted in connection with multiple break-ins at several Dollar General stores
The Sumter Police Department says they arrested a man wanted in connection with multiple Dollar General store break-ins.
Columbia mayoral candidate Tameika Isaac Devine hosts Mother's Day themed fish fry
Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Tameika Isaac Devine hosted a Mother's Day themed drive-thru fish fry Friday afternoon. Residents were able to get lunch at Greater Saint Luke Baptist Church
Your family is invited to the Icehouse Amphitheater tonight to watch John Cena's "Playing with Fire"
You're invited to grab some popcorn and join the Town of Lexington for their showing of John Cena's movie "Playing with Fire." It starts tonight at 8:30 p.m. at the Icehouse Amphitheater
10th annual Lexington Wine Walk at the Icehouse Amphitheater this Saturday
Grab your friends and visit the Icehouse Amphitheater this weekend for the 10th annual Lexington Wine Walk! The event is Saturday from 6-10 p.m.
Sumter man facing drug trafficking, firearm charges following the execution of a search warrant Wednesday
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man is facing several charges including drug trafficking and firearm charges after deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Wheel Wright Court on Wednesday.
Sumter County deputies investigating two seperate drug trafficking cases after two traffic stops last month
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating two different drug trafficking cases following two traffic stops that occurred on the same day.
RCSD: Man arrested for looking into apartment windows and exposing himself
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man accused of peering into windows at an apartment complex and exposing himself.
Influential SC lawmakers seek Santee Cooper compromise
Six of South Carolina's most influential lawmakers will get together soon to see if they can agree on a proposal to overhaul state-owned utility Santee Cooper. The conference committee is needed because the House and Senate passed different versions of a bill giving regulators and other more oversight of the utility.
Graduation ceremonies kick off Friday for UofSC
The University of South Carolina's graduation ceremonies begin this evening, and this year will look a lot different due to the pandemic. Ceremonies will take place at Williams-Brice Stadium instead of Colonial Life Arena.
