James Patrick hosting free dance fitness event at the Statehouse Saturday
Fitness Trainer James Patrick is hosting a free dance fitness event tomorrow at the Statehouse. The "Peace Love Sweat" event goes from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
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Former Ft. Jackson trainee accused of hijacking a school bus waives right to attend hearing
On Thursday, a former Fort Jackson trainee charged with hijacking a school bus waived his right to attend a virtual court hearing.
Brig. Gen. Patrick Michaelis takes command at Fort Jackson
There is a new man in charge at the nation's largest training base. Earlier today, a change of command ceremony took place at Fort Jackson, where Brig. Gen. Patrick Michaelis assumed command from outgoing Commanding General Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle.
Lexington PD need help identifying individual who stole and used credit cards from two gyms
The Lexington Police Department needs help identifying an individual they say stole credit cards from two gyms and used them to purchase several Apple Watches.
Tree trimming set for some Columbia Neighborhoods over next two weeks
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Some City of Columbia neighborhoods will have Tree Trimming activities over the next two weeks. Dominion Energy says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods: Distribution Line Tree Trimming: Olympia Hollywood…
Daniel Davis elected as Pine Ridge's new mayor in a close race
The town of Pine Ridge has elected Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Davis as the new Mayor after a close race this week.
Lexington 2 parents say school lacks appropriate mental health intervention after child placed in handcuffs
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- during the Lexington Two school board's budget meeting, board members heard from parents about concerns involving mental health funding. This stems from a May 12th incident where police…
Lexington School District II announces free summer meals for kids
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --The summer is right around the corner and that means children will be out of school on break. It also is the beginning of a time when children…
Lower Richland Community Job Fair to be held this week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce will help host a Lower Richland Community Job Fair on Friday. It will take place June 18 at Eastover Park at 1031 Main Street in Eastover. The job fair…
Highway Patrol conducts lane reversal exercise
The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a lane reversal exercise Thursday, in preparation for hurricane season.
Lexington-Richland Five Board releases statement regarding the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Melton
As we reported earlier this week, Lexington-Richland Five Superintendent Dr. Christina Melton announced her resignation Monday night. Thursday, current board members released a statement addressing allegations made by one board member about the nature of Dr. Melton's exit and whether the board acted inappropriately.
Local Living: State Museum offering dads free admission Sunday, Steve Martin and Martin Short coming to Columbia and more!
Local Living: State Museum offering dads free admission Sunday, Steve Martin and Martin Short coming to Columbia and more!
Lexington PD conducting traffic safety checkpoints Friday
Heads up drivers! Don't be surprised if you see some blue lights driving around Lexington. The Lexington Police Department is setting up checkpoints around town Friday.
RCSD makes arrest for Tuesday murder on Blue Bill Court
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man for Tuesday's fatal shooting on Blue Bill Court.
No one hurt, but home damaged after early morning house fire in Fairfield County
Firefighters in Fairfield County responded to a house fire early this morning. Firefighters say no one was hurt, and they believe the fire started in the kitchen.
AG Wilson: Gaston man facing 20 charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Gaston man was arrested this week and faces 20 total charges for the sexual exploitation of minors.
Lexington Police asking for help finding man pictured on fake license used for credit card theft
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man accused of using a fake driver's license to steal credit cards last week.
SCDEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims filed last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says there was a decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
Lexington County Coroner identifies pedestrian fatally struck on Airport Blvd. Wednesday
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle on Airport Boulevard Wednesday morning.
Demonstrators gather at the Statehouse to confront 'Confederate state of mind' on anniversary of Charleston Massacre
Right now, a rally is happening at the Statehouse, and organizers say the purpose is to confront the state of mind that allows white supremacy to exist through things like racial profiling, and Confederate monuments. This comes on the six year anniversary of the Charleston Massacre, where Dylann Roof gunned down nine African Americans at Emanuel AME Church.
Deputies need help identifying two individuals who stole items from a church in Fairfield
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying two individuals accused of stealing multiple items from St. Mark’s Baptist Church in the Ridgeway Community.
Gov. McMaster nominates Harry M. Lightsey III to be the next secretary of the Dept. of Commerce
At the Statehouse Thursday morning, Governor Henry McMaster nominated Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Lightsey has served in executive roles at Bellsouth, AT&T and General Motors.
Lexington County Smart911 service available to all residents
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--All Residents in Lexington County now have access to Smart911. Emergency officials say Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to County 9-1-1 call takers during an…
Volvo to boost electric vehicle production in South Carolina
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Volvo Cars says the company will invest $118 million into its plant in Ridgeville to build Polestar 3 electric vehicles. The company on Wednesday announced the development involving its affiliate, Polestar Cars. The Ridgefield plant now…
Coroner: Black man in SC jail likely died of cardiac event
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A coroner says that a mentally ill Black man who died after an encounter with deputies in a South Carolina jail earlier this year likely died of a cardiac event. Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal…
