Columbia man convicted on firearm, crack charges after assaulting a woman at a laundromat in October
On Friday, acting U.S. Attorney M. Rhett DeHart says a Columbia man was convicted of firearm and drug charges following a three day trial.
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Former Governor Nikki Haley visits SC State students, talks campus improvements with university president
Former governor and United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley visited students at South Carolina State University Monday afternoon. During her visit, Haley toured the Orangeburg campus with University President James Clark.
Man sentenced to 70 years in prison for setting a woman on fire in Cayce in 2019
A man convicted of setting a woman on fire has been sentenced to 70 years in prison. According to the 11th Circuit Solitictor's Office, Robert Green was sentenced for the incident that took place in Cayce in 2019.
Mass vaccination site at Columbia Place Mall open now
You can get COVID-19 vaccine at the Columbia Place Mall from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week.
Lexington PD asking for help identifying suspect who attempted to break into a Food Lion
The Lexington Police Department is asking for help identifying an individual accused of attempting to break into a Food Lion on April 3.
Win a chance to see the 2022 Indianapolis 500 by giving blood this week
You can earn the chance to see the Indianapolis 500 next year, by giving blood. The American Red Cross says if you donate from now to Thursday, you will be entered into the drawing where one person can win a VIP package to the race in May of 2022.
Former SC Governor Nikki Haley to visit SC State Monday afternoon
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will visit South Carolina State University Monday afternoon. Officials say Haley and SC State President James Clark will tour the campus to see the improvements made to the school and to discuss the progress that was made over the last six years.
RCSD looking for man wanted in connection with shooting at El Cheapo on Percival Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of a shooting at an El Cheapo gas station around 12 a.m. on Sunday.
No one is hurt after a building fire on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington
The Lexington County Fire Service says no one is hurt after a building fire on Sunset Boulevard on Saturday.
588 cases of COVID-19, 2 new deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced another 588 cases of COVID-19, and 2 more South Carolinians have died. The state has now reported a total of 471,396 cases and 8,165 deaths. DHEC also reports a…
Driver found shot, killed in Sumter Friday; officers investigating
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Officers with the Sumter Police Department are continuing to investigate after a driver was shot and killed inside his vehicle Friday. Deputies say 27-year-old Alki Williams, of Mayesville, was driving on Broad Street near Woodlawn Avenue when a white…
632 new cases of COVID-19, 17 new deaths in SC Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 632 new cases of COVID-19. Another 17 South Carolinians have died as a result of the virus. South Carolina now has a total of 470,805 cases of COVID-19 and 8,160…
Family of former NFL player accused in mass shooting agree to CTE testing
York County, SC (AP) --- The brain of the former NFL player who killed five people in South Carolina before fatally shooting himself -- will be tested for a degenerative disease that has…
Chief Operating Officer of Columbia Housing outlines goals for the next five years
This week, Columbia Housing is outlining its goals for the next five years. We talked with Columbia Housing Chief Operating Officer Yvonda Bean about the agency's plan and its mission.
RCSD announces arrest in deadly weekend shooting on South Beltline Boulevard
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested an individual in connection with a weekend shooting on South Beltline Boulevard that left a man dead. Deputies say they arrested 22-year-old Ahmad Cook II and charged him with the murder of 27-year-old Charles Fulk and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Become a hero for a Midlands girl living with Sanfilippo syndrome Saturday at the Super Eliza 5K!
Saturday, you have a chance to lace up your running shoes and be a super hero for a Midlands girl. Eliza O'Neill is a young girl living with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare genetic metabolism disorder that can lead to problems in the brain and nervous system. Friday morning, the Sanfilippo Foundation, headed up by Eliza's dad, will hold a 5K Friday at 8 a.m. to raise money for treatment for Eliza and other children like her.
Columbia Fire Department reports significant damage after fire at mechanic shop on Houston Street Thursday
Columbia Fire officials say no one was hurt in a fire at a mechanic shop Thursday night. Authorities say it happened before 7:30 p.m. at the shop on Houston Street. According to officials, the fire caused significant damages.
Prisma Health terminates plans to buyout Providence Health and Kershaw Health
Prisma Health will no longer move forward with plans to buyout Providence Health, Providence Health Northeast in Columbia and Kershaw Health in Camden. Prisma announced Friday they will not pursue plans to acquire those systems, in addition to a freestanding emergency room in Fairfield County.
KCSO: Hermitage Trailer Park shooting suspect turns himself in Friday
Friday morning around 10 a.m., the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office Says Timothy Deandre Bennett, 27, turned himself in to authorities. Deputies say Bennett was wanted in connection with a shooting that took place at the Hermitage Mobile Home Community on Wednesday night.
Richland County Coroner releases identity of victim from Farmview Street shooting Wednesday
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity the victim of a fatal shooting that took place on Farmview Street Wednesday.
A new restaurant opens in Columbia in hopes of attracting 'Greedy Rascals'
Columbia,SC (WOLO) ---- A local restaurant is now open in Columbia. The owner Brandon Johnson says opening up in the middle of a pandemic left him facing plenty adversity. Still, he wasn't going to…
Health officials ask people not to wait on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) ---- State Health officials say if you are waiting to get the Johnson & Johnson one shot COVID-19 vaccine, don't wait, get vaccinated…
Man accused of taking 30k to do construction on Chapin home
Lexington Co.,SC (WOLO) ---- The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department arrests a man accused of Obtaining Goods Under False Pretenses. According to an arrest warrant, 29 year old James Brandon Jordan offered…
DJ begins Masters defense with sloppy 74 in tough conditions
Dustin Johnson found conditions much more challenging Thursday than they were in November for his record-setting romp to the Masters green jacket.
Columbia Housing outlines goals for the next five years
City leaders want to improve the the way housing can be seen in Columbia. Columbia's Housing Committee met Thursday via Zoom and outlined its plans for the coming year as well as the agency goals for the next five years. That includes the beautification of Columbia neighborhoods and projects to rebuild old or abandoned buildings.
