Highway Patrol: Vehicle caught on fire on I-26 in Calhoun County
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a vehicle caught on fire around 3 p.m. Tuesday in Calhoun County. Authorities say the fire came after a two car collision.
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Sumter woman accused of hitting victim in the head with a glass bottle
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a woman is in custody, accused of hitting a female victim in the head with a glass bottle. Deputies say 28-year-old Shaparis Jalesa Vanburen was arrested Tuesday and charged with assault and battery, third degree.
Fairfield County Coroner's Office identifies body found in October as man reported missing in September 2019
On October 21, 2020, the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office says they were called to the Peay Ridge Community, along with the Fairfield County Coroner's Office, where a hunter reported finding human remains. According to officials, DNA testing revealed that the body belonged to Kirk Anthony Hall, who had been reported missing from the same community on September 13, 2019.
The COMET Executive Director John Andoh resigns
The executive director of The COMET has resigned. A spokesperson for the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority announced the resignation of John Andoh.
Richland County Coroner identifies victim from fatal shooting at Shandon Crossing Apartments
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of an individual killed during a shooting at Shandon Crossing Apartments on Saturday. Coroner Rutherford says the victim is 27-year-old Charles R. Fulk, of Graham, North Carolina.
Firehouse Subs hiring at all 13 Columbia-area locations, conducting interviews now through Thursday
Get out those resumes, Firehouse Subs is hiring at all of their 13 Columbia-area locations. Now through Thursday, you can visit your local Firehouse Subs location to be interviewed, and potentially hired on the spot.
Family Health Centers offering COVID-19 vaccines at various locations this week.
Family Health Centers, Inc. is hosting a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site Tuesday in Orangeburg. You can get your shot at the Orangeburg City Gym on Broughton Street until 4 p.m. Officials will be giving out the Moderna vaccine.
Columbia Fireflies announce capacity restrictions for 2021 season
The Columbia Fireflies announced ticketing plans and other updates to policies and procedures at Segra Park for the 2021 season today.
At the Masters, past champions are welcomed back to field
Fred Couples was playing a practice round at Augusta National this week, with the other members of his foursome all sharing a few things in common.
One man dead after shooting on Devoe Drive in Richland
Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies are investigating a shooting that killed a man on Devoe Drive on Tuesday.
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations available at Lexington Medical Center
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - People looking for a COVID-19 vaccine have two walk-in options at Lexington Medical Center. The health system is accepting walk-ins inside the hospital auditorium and at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia. Hundreds of spots…
Emergency Rental Assistance Program launches for eligible Richland County renters
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Home renters in Richland County may now be eligible for financial help if they’ve been affected by COVID-19. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program launched today, designed to help get eligible avoid the loss…
Update: Sumter deputies say runaway sisters have been found safe
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they found a pair or sisters who ran away from their residence on Oswego Highway at about 1 a.m. on Monday.
Lexington County mother sentenced to 38 years in prison for homicide by child abuse
A Lexington County mother was sentenced to 38 years in prison for homicide by child abuse. According to the 11th Circuit Court Solicitor's Office, in July of 2017 Cynthia Estrada-Lopez used tape to restrain four-year-old Lilly Lopez to her bed and covered her mouth with tape.
Lexington County Coroner identifies victim from accident at the intersection of Pine Grove and Fairview Road
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the name of a man killed as a result of a single-car accident at the intersection of Pine Grove Road and Fairview Road. Officials say the incident occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Monday morning.
RCSD investigating after man is found dead with a gunshot wound on South Beltline Boulevard
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a fatal shooting after a man was found dead on 500 block of South Beltline Boulevard. Authorities say the victim's body was discovered on Saturday around 6:30 a.m. Officials say the man had a gunshot wound to the upper body and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Sumter PD asking for help identifying woman accused of leaving store before paying money orders
The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a woman accused of filling out multiple money orders and leaving the store without paying them. Police say the incident occurred on March 29 at a convenience store on Lewis Road.
SC partnering with the White House to establish Community Vaccination Center in Columbia
On Monday, the White House announced that they will be partnering with the State of South Carolina to create a new Community Vaccination Center in Columbia. Officials say the Type III CVC will be located at the Columbia Place Mall, and it will be able to administer 1,000 shots in arms per day.
Parks and Rec. Department to install lights at All-Stars baseball field on Lester Drive
Monday morning, work began to install lights at the All-Stars baseball field. The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department received a more than $128,000 grant from the state Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
Richland Library hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Tele-Town Hall Monday evening
The Richland County Library is hosting a COVID-19 Caccine Tele-Town Hall Monday night. From 6:30-7:30 p.m., South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Assistant State Epidemiologist Dr. Jane Kelly will talk about the three vaccines now available, the safety and efficacy of each one, and she will also take questions from you about the vaccines.
Five months later, measure of normalcy at Masters in April
The record score at Augusta National wasn’t all that set Dustin Johnson apart from other Masters champions.
Fort Jackson conducting prescribed burn Monday
Officials with Fort Jackson say they will be conducting a prescribed burn of nearly 61 acres this afternoon. The controlled burn of land within the fort was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and last until 1 p.m.
Richland County deputies find missing 16-year-old safe
Richland County deputies say they have found a 16-year-old with a medical condition who was reported missing.
Richland County deputies find missing 15-year-old safe
Richland County Sheriff's deputies say they have found a missing 15-year-old with a medical condition on Sunday.
Man dies after standoff with Newberry County Sheriff’s Deputies
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A man is dead Sunday after a standoff with Newberry County Police. Deputies say around 4:30am they received a call about a silver SUV on I-26 Westbound, riding on a wheel rim, causing sparks. Dispatch then received a…
