Orangeburg County deputies looking for person of interest who may have knowledge about a shooting
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a woman who may have information about a March 2020 shooting.
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Columbia firefighters hold push-in ceremony to reveal new fire engine at Station 34
Some Columbia firefighters have a new ride! Monday morning, the Columbia Fire Department held a push-in ceremony for their new fire engine at Station 34 off of Hard Scrabble Road.
Memorial planned for 25 people who weren't claimed by family
A coroner's office in South Carolina is holding its first public memorial service for people who died but their bodies weren't claimed by family or friends or were too poor to afford a burial. The Lexington County Coroner's Office will honor 25 people at its indigent burial service at 10 a.m.
Multiple Midlands groups taking part in Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
Multiple local law enforcement agencies are taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Stretch of highway named in memory of first African American SC game warden
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Monday afternoon the SC Department of Natural Resources announced the portion of Garners Ferry Rd. in Richland County from the intersection with US Highway 601 to the Wateree River…
LCSD: Lexington woman arrested, accused of hitting a man in the head with a hatchet
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a woman is accused of attacking a man with a hatchet on Saturday night.
Kershaw County Coroner identifies victim from fatal motorcycle crash on Saturday
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified a man who died in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
Lexington Medical Center hosting multiple vaccine clinics throughout the week
This week, the Lexington Medical Center has multiple opportunities for you to get your coronavirus vaccine.
No one is hurt after a fire at The Creek at St. Andrews apartment complex in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department says no one is hurt after a fire in The Creek at St. Andrews apartment complex on Saturday.
577 cases of COVID-19, 14 deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 577 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, and 14 confirmed deaths. South Carolina now has a total of 475,601 cases, and 8,222 total deaths. DHEC also reports a…
616 cases of COVID-19, 12 new deaths Saturday in SC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 616 new cases of COVID-19. Another 12 South Carolinians have died. South Carolina has reported a total of 474,999 coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, and 8,208 deaths. DHEC…
Several community cleanup events planned in the Midlands Saturday
You have a chance to make your community a nicer place to live. Sumter, Lower Richland, and Orangeburg are all hosting community clean up events Saturday.
Orangeburg deputies arrest man accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man who has been accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile.
OCSO looking for woman they say may have information about February shooting
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is looking for a person of interest who may have information about a deadly shooting that took place in Febraury 20. That day, deputies say they were called to a Resort Street residence for reports of a drive by shooting. Authorities say they shooting claimed the life of 43-year-old and injured a three-year-old.
DHEC says there are more opportunities than ever to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Midlands
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says there are more opportunities than ever to get vaccinated in the Midlands, starting with the Columbia Place Mall on Two Notch Road. This mass vaccination site is open for both walk-in and drive-thru shots, seven days a week.
Man leads CPD on chase, barricades himself inside an apartment before being taken into custody
Columbia police say a suspect is in custody after leading officers on a chase and barricading himself inside an apartment. Investigators say the suspect ran into an apartment at the intersection of Lester and Bailey Streets, but has since been taken into custody.
UPDATE: Sumter Co. deputies say man previously reported missing now found safe
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a missing man with a history of mental illness. Deputies say 44-year-old Danny Gibbs Jr. was last seen on April 8, and he has not been taking his medication.
K9 Nala helps Elgin Police with multiple drug busts this week
Police in Elgin say a K9 officer played a big part in two drug busts earlier this week.
Lexington Richland Five vaccinates school staff with help from Lexington Medical Center
Friday morning, Lexington Richland School District Five partnered with the Lexington Medical Center to vaccinate its school staff. The vaccinations were done at Dutch Fork High School.
OCSO partnering with local leaders for series of neighborhood clean-up events
Beginning Saturday, community leaders and the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office are launching a series of neighborhood clean-up events, and they are looking for volunteers!
Richland Co. deputy terminated for having alcohol in his system while operating a county vehicle
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a deputy was terminated Friday, after an investigation revealed that he had alcohol in his system while operating a county vehicle.
SC House passes bill adding African American documents to required college course
(AP) - The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would revise a required college course on America's founding that hasn't been changed since 1924. The bill passed 91-12 on Thursday after Republicans agreed to a Democratic amendment that…
Two Five Points bars get liquor licenses terminated, two others suspended
The Department of Revenue has terminated the liquor licenses of two Five Points bars and suspended two others. The Department of Revenue says it has terminated the temporary liquor licenses of Breakers and Breakers Live, while Moosehead and Pavlov's licenses were suspended.
Midlands firefighters participate in swiftwater training days to prepare for water rescues
Warmer weather is on the way, and firefighters are suiting up in preparation for the water recreation season on the river. Multiple agencies, including Columbia and Lexington Fire, are conducting their swiftwater training days which include swimming drills, shore-based rescue, boat operations and more.
House Judiciary Subcommittee hears testimony on voter access bill in the Statehouse
Inside the Statehouse Thursday morning, members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee met to hear testimony on a voter access bill.
