Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he is leaning toward allowing the City of Columbia's mask ordinance to expire. City officials say they have been closely following CDC guidelines, and now they want to switch their focus to vaccinations.
The Columbia Police Department says a male has been injured after a shooting that occurred in Five Points Tuesday afternoon.
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Storms are rolling through the Midlands this Tuesday afternoon. There are currently several severe thunderstorm warnings in place from the National Weather Service in Columbia. -Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Columbia SC, Lexington SC, West Columbia SC until…
If you're looking for some fun summer sports, registration for the Columbia's Youth Summer Basketball League has officially kicked off.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has arrested 38-year-old Danielle Yackeschi, who is accused of falsifying a police report and possession of drugs.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man accused of vandalizing the home of Jonathan Pentland last month.
The 86th Carolina Cup is racing its way to Camden this month. The horse race starts May 22 at the Springdale Race Course on Knights Hill Road.
Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that took place last month on Mellowood Drive.
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are investigating after a security guard at Hookah on the River was shot over the weekend.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Happening Tuesday, Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham will hold an evening campaign kickoff event in Columbia. Cunningham also announced he will be making an earlier stop Tuesday afternoon in Columbia The former U.S. Representative will meet…
Officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's office are searching for a man, accused of holding a female victim inside a vehicle against her will while he assaulted her.
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Today marks the Midland's biggest gifting day of the year, a day appropriately named Midlands Gives! Midlands Gives began in 2014, and over the last eight years, has raised over…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---- It was an emotional day for family and friends who gathered for a celebration of life in memory of 15 year old Sanaa Amenhotep. Three people have been arrested in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham will hold a campaign kickoff event Tuesday in Columbia. The former U.S. Representative will meet with supporters at the River Rat Brewery at 6pm. Cunningham will face activist Gary Votour in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a special pet adoption this week. According to organizers with Columbia Animal Services, they are hosting adoption specials during the week of Cinco de…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The time for you to give back to Midlands Non Profits is almost here. The annual ‘Midlands Gives’ kicks off Tuesday, May 4 with 18 hours of online giving. The online…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday afternoon brought severe weather to the Midlands. Tornado watches and warnings were issued across numerous counties. Severe Thunderstorms brought, rain, wind and even hail into some parts of Newberry, Richland…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are filling up at the pump, gas prices are rising...again. Right now in the Midlands, drivers are paying an average of $2.54 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. Prices…
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- Monday afternoon the Kershaw County School District announced all after school extracurricular activities are canceled. According to the District, due to a Tornado Watch in effect until 7 p.m. , all Kershaw County School District after…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The National Weather service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of South Carolina until 7pm Monday. According to the NWS , now is the time to ensure you have multiple ways of receiving warnings as ingredients…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 398 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. DHEC also reported 4 additional confirmed deaths from Coronavirus. According to health officials, the percent positive was 4.3% Health…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Comet Bus system, Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, is partnering with Health Force, LLC, to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations. You can get a shot at the COMET Central transit…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health will open a new COVID-19 vaccination site this week at Colonial Life Arena. The move, say officials, is meant to better accommodate the summer temperatures. The site…
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified a teenager who was killed in a vehicle collision on US Highway 521.
