Rembert man charged with murder at gas station on Sumter Highway in Lee County
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says a man is in custody, accused of a fatal shooting at a gas station on Sumter Highway.
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Local Living: Shandon UMC hosting annual garage sale this weekend, ribbon cutting at the Ensor Keenan House and more!
Local Living: Shandon UMC hosting annual garage sale this weekend, ribbon cutting at the Ensor Keenan House and more!
UofSC students return to campus with new COVID-19 guidelines
Students at the University of South Carolina are back on campus today, with new COVID-19 guidelines.
First male residential students welcomed to Columbia College
Columbia College is welcomed its first male residential students today.
Law enforcement in Saluda arrest man accused of murder
The Saluda County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested after he confessed to murdering another man Thursday morning.
SCSO: Missing teen from Pittsburgh may be in the Midlands
Police in Pittsburgh say a missing teen may be in the Midlands.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin responds to AG Wilson's lawsuit over mask mandate in schools
"As we have stated, the City of Columbia and our ordinance requiring facemasks in schools are not in violation of any state law. In fact, we are in compliance with South Carolina Constitutional law, which makes it our legal and ethical obligation to protect the health, safety and well-being of our citizens," said Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin in a statement regarding AG Wilson's lawsuit.
Elgin man facing charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
An Elgin man is facing six charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Sumter PD: Man wanted on warrants for multiple drug and traffic offenses
The Sumter Police Department needs your help finding a man wanted on multiple drug and traffic offenses.
Help support women fighting breast cancer on Red Shirts for Sharon Day
You can wear your best red shirt and support a good cause today! Bart's Crazy Good Coffee Shop is hosting a fundraiser for Red Shirts for Sharon Day at 3 p.m. in Chapin.
Driver dies after vehicle overturns on I-26 in Richland
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver died after a wreck on Wednesday night at I-26 westbound in Richland.
Pedestrian fatally hit by a vehicle on Parklane Road in Richland
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Parklane Road.
Suspect arrested after drive-by shooting at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A suspect believed to be responsible for a drive-by shooting that injured three high school students Wednesday has been arrested, according to school district officials. Gunshots were fired from a…
FIRST DAY BACK: Columbia public schools begin school year with mask mandate
Hopkins Middle School’s principal is happy with the district’s decision to have a mask mandate.
SCSO: Man wanted for domestic violence, weapons charge following incident on Waynick Drive
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man is facing multiple charges following an incident that occurred last month on Waynick Drive.
Local Living: Registration for Columbia's youth soccer league ends Friday!
Local Living: Registration for Columbia's youth soccer league ends Friday and more!
Husband encouraging expecting mothers to get vaccinated after his wife was put on a ventilator after giving birth
A husband is speaking out, pleading to all expecting mothers to get vaccinated. He says his wife did not get vaccinated while she was pregnant with their son, and was admitted into the hospital three days after testing positive for COVID-19.
Three students injured after shots fired during dismissal at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
Three Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School students are injured after gunshots were fired from a vehicle driving by during afternoon dismissal, according to the school.
Former Westinghouse Senior VP charged for role in V.C. Summer project
Former Westinghouse Electric Company Senior Vice President Jeffrey A. Benjamin has been charged for failing to report truthfully about the construction of new nuclear units at the V.C. Summer nuclear plant.
SC State requiring masks inside university buildings
South Carolina State University says face coverings are now required inside all university buildings. Officials say masks do not need to be worn in personal offices, individual residence hall rooms or while you are eating.
NOISE ADVISORY: Engineer training and demonstration as McEntire Joint National Guard Base this week
Officials with the South Carolina Air National Guard say residents in lower Richland County may hear explosions on Thursday and Friday. The noise is a planned part of a demonstration.
More students return to school in the Midlands as the debate over masks goes on
More school districts welcomed students back to class this morning, as the debate on masking continues.
FBI Columbia Hate Crime Symposium cancelled due to COVID-19
Due to the recent trends of the COVID-19 pandemic, FBI Columbia cancelled its upcoming Hate Crimes Symposiums.
Columbia City Council discusses ways to strengthen pandemic response
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- City of Columbia leadership is looking for ways to strengthen the state's response to the pandemic and other health-related issues. During Tuesdays city council meeting, councilman Ed McDowell introduced the…
Remnants of Fred producing damaging storms across southeast
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Tropical Depression Fred has weakened to a depression and spawned several apparent tornadoes in Georgia as it dumps heavy rains into the Appalachian mountains. It's on a path that could cause flash floods into upstate New…
