One dead after a tree collision on I-20 East in Richland County
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a vehicle hit a tree on I-20 East on Sunday.
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424 new cases of COVID-19, 16 deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced another 424 cases of COVID-19. An additional 16 deaths were also reported. South Carolina now has a total of 479,207 cases of coronavirus since the pandemic began, and 8,304…
SLED investigating officer involved shooting in Charleston County
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. A deputy was shot, and a suspect was also wounded after a shooting Saturday in Charleston County. Officials say the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating an incident between a man and deputies from the Charleston…
Driver dead in single-vehicle accident Saturday morning in Sumter
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A single-vehicle accident early Saturday morning resulted in the death of the driver. The Sumter County Coroner's Office responded to the scene on Packs Landing Road, in the Rimini portion of Sumter County at about 2:53 am. Officials…
511 cases of COVID-19, 10 new deaths in SC Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced the latest coronavirus numbers in South Carolina Saturday. 511 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, along with 10 additional deaths. DHEC reports South Carolina now has a total of 478,739…
Father, Son reunite after 50 years apart
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) -- more than 50 years ago-- Richard McCleary gave his infant son up for adoption--- .and hadn't seen him since, that is until Friday. Amanda Kinseth with our ABC …
Columbia Police on scene of deadly shooting in north Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in north Columbia. One male victim has died. It happened…
Soldier in viral video not currently facing additional disciplinary actions from Ft. Jackson
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The commanding general at Fort Jackson says the soldier seen in a viral video shoving and yelling at a black man is not facing additional disciplinary actions right now. Jonathan Pentland, an active-duty soldier, has already…
CPD announces another arrest in Colony Aprtments assault investigation
The Columbia Police Department says another arrest has been made in connection with the assault that occurred at the Colony Apartments Monday.
(11) Gamecocks even series with 6-2 win over (1) Arkansas
The Gamecock baseball team scored four runs in the sixth and two in the eighth and the pitching trio of Brannon Jordan, Andrew Peters and Brett Kerry held Arkansas to just four hits in a 6-2 win over the Razorbacks on Friday afternoon at Founders Park in game one of a doubleheader.
City officials urge drivers in Columbia to avoid flood prone streets
Due to severe weather expected tomorrow, the City of Columbia is urging drivers to avoid flood prone streets.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, AG Wilson encourage participation in Drug Take Back Day
Tomorrow is National Drug Take Back Day. This afternoon, Attorney General Alan Wilson and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott held a news conference encouraging South Carolinians to go by one of several drop off sites Saturday to drop off unused prescription medications.
AG Wilson announces sentencing for two men convicted of violent rape and robbery in 2017
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that two men were sentenced for a rape and robbery that took place in 2017.
Lexington man arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
According to Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Lexington man faces eight charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
OCSO looking for several individuals who failed to register as sex offenders
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for several individuals who have failed to register as sex offenders.
OCSO: Bowman man charged after shooting incident where two victims were airlifted to the hospital
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says a Bowman man has been arrested following a shooting incident where two victims had to be airlifted to the hospital.
Vance man charged with attempted murder following shooting incident on Thursday.
Orangeburg County deputies say a Vance man has been charged, following a shooting incident that occurred Thursday.
Harvest Hope partnering with Northside Baptist for the food bank's biggest food drive of the year
On Saturday, Harvest Hope Food Bank is teaming up with Northside Baptist Church for their "Food from the Heart" food drive. They will be taking donations at the church from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Gamecock Park vaccination site closed Saturday due to severe weather
According to Prisma Health, the mass vaccination site at Gamecock Park will be closed Saturday due to severe weather. Prisma says those with appointments scheduled for this day at Gamecock Park can come back any day next week and their appointment will be honored.
City leaders reveal the future of the Babcock Building
Friday morning, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city leaders revealed the future of the Babcock Center. Officials say they are in the midst of a revitalization effort and hope to have the building converted into high end apartments.
Strange liquor laws create conflict for local sellers as wine giant looks to build in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The biggest winemaker in the United States wants to open an East Coast bottling and distribution center in South Carolina, investing $400 million and hiring up to 500 people. But it isn't the taxpayer money and…
CPD announces two more arrests made in Colony Apartments assault and kidnapping investigation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Police Department says they have made two additional arrests in connection with an assault that took place at the Colony Apartments on Monday. Police say 23-year-oldLisa Dickson and 22-year-old Juquashia Odom have each been…
OCSO: Two additional arrests made in connection with October shooting that killed a teen
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they made two additional arrests in connection with an October shooting that left a teen dead.
Two winning lottery tickets sold in the Midlands
Two Midlands lottery players won big on Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. No one hit the jackpot, but lottery officials say a ticket worth $2 millions was purchased at Rucker Feed and Seed in Pelion.
RCSD asking for help identifying suspect who robbed a Kroger on Sunday
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for help identifying a suspect who robbed the Kroger on Two Notch Road Sunday afternoon.
