Fairfield County Sheriff's Office looking for man with an outstanding warrant
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a man with an outstanding warrant.
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Pet adoptions with Columbia Animal Services are just $5 next week to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Columbia Animal Services is hosting an adoption special next week for Cinco de Mayo! May 3-7, all pet adoptions will be just $5.
Columbia police still looking for answers one year after a 7-year-old was shot and killed in his home
Thursday marks one year since a 7-year-old was fatally shot at his home on Tarragon Drive in Columbia.
LCSD: Gaston man facing charges after deputies seize over 400 grams of cocaine and a gun during a traffic stop
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a Gaston has been arrested after deputies found over 400 grams of cocaine and a gun during a traffic stop Thursday.
RCSD: Missing Columbia teen found dead, juvenile arrested for kidnapping and another suspect identified
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott held a press conference this morning to inform the public that the body of a Northeast Columbia teen reported missing earlier this month was found in Lexington County this morning. The sheriff says they have one juvenile in custody for kidnapping and they are looking for another suspect.
The COMET is offering free COVID-19 vaccines starting May 3
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, partnering with Health Force, LLC, will offer free COVID-19 vaccinations starting May 3.
Joe Cunningham officially kicks off campaign for Governor
Charleston, SC (WCIV) -- Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham, officially kicked off his campaign this evening in the low country. Rachel Ellis with our ABC sister station in Charleston was at…
Lexington Sheriff's Department wants you to help them honor deputies
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- May is right around the corner and so are the start of two weeks that recognize the hard work of the men and women who serve…
Court decisions could force major SC lottery winners to reveal their identity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina has long been one of a handful of states where lottery winners can remain anonymous unless they choose to come forward, but that practice is receiving increased scrutiny thanks to a decision from the…
Trial date set for suspect accused of murdering Samantha Josephson
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The man suspected of murdering a USC student who got into the wrong car, thinking it was her Uber ride, has a trial date. According to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court's online records, Nathaniel Rowland's case…
Memorial ceremony for fallen SCDOT employees
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Wednesday was a somber day outside the South Carolina Department of Transportation headquarters, as community and family members gathered to remember the dozens of employees fallen in the line of the duty.…
Columbia police need help identifying man accused of sexual assault
The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting a female in her Greene Street home.
Columbia City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann officially kicks off campaign for mayor
Another Midlands candidate is officially throwing his hat in the ring in the race for mayor of Columbia. City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann made the official announcement Wednesday at City Hall.
Former Vice President Mike Pence attending several events in Columbia Thursday
Former Vice President Mike Pence will be attending multiple events in Columbia Thursday.
Kershaw County deputies announce attempted murder arrest
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested in connection with a Sunday shooting incident on Pine Tree Drive.
Several employers looking to hire in the Midlands at SC Works Virtual Job Fair Thursday
SC Works is having a virtual job fair Thursday and several employers are looking to hire in the Midlands. The hiring event will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
CPD: Another suspect from Colony Apartments assault turns himself in
The Columbia Police Department says another arrest has been made in connection with an assault that took place at the Colony Apartments last week.
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Richland Library's Virtual Open Mic
Tonight, you can showcase your artistic skills at the Richland County Library's Virtual Open Mic for National Poetry Month.
Teen killed in vehicle collision on Smyrna Church Road in Kershaw
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified a teenager who died in a vehicle collision on Smyrna Church Road.
SC lawmakers again reject transgender athletes ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A committee in the South Carolina House has again rejected a proposal that would have prevented transgender students from playing on girls' sports teams in middle and high school. The House Judiciary Committee voted 13-11 against…
SC Senators debate 2021-2022 budget proposal
COLUMBIA (WOLO): South Carolina lawmakers began debating a roughly $10 billion spending plan for the 2021-22 fiscal year on the senate floor Tuesday. Last week, the Senate Finance Committee passed a budget plan, which…
Columbia Fire: Two people suffer minor injuries escaping house fire on Corbett Street
The Columbia Fire Department says two people suffered minor injuries this afternoon as they escaped a house fire. Fire crews say they responded to the fire on Corbett Street around 4 p.m. Tuesday.
City officials cut ribbon on new bike track in Columbia
There's a new place to get your pedals pumping in Columbia! Tuesday morning, city officials cut the ribbon on the brand new Owens Field Bicycle Pump Track.
Man arrested for vandalizing a Richland County patrol vehicle
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man accused of vandalizing a patrol vehicle.
Midlands law enforcement collects hundreds of pounds of medication on Drug Take Back Day
This past Saturday, law enforcement agencies across the state held Drug Take Back Day, and several Midlands agencies say it was a successful day.
