Columbia Fire Deptartment announces passing of battalion chief after brief illness
The Columbia Fire Department announced that Battalion Chief Joseph Casey Desso passed away Monday night after a brief illness.
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Local Living: Litter pickup with Keep the Midlands Beautiful Saturday, Riverbanks ZOOfari on Friday night and more!
Local Living: Litter pickup with Keep the Midlands Beautiful Saturday, Riverbanks ZOOfari on Friday night and more!
Orangeburg County deputies investigating mailbox thieves targeting outgoing bill payments
“We’ve gotten multiple reports of bill payments being taken from mailboxes,” said Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell. “Those checks are then altered from their intended use and the money is taken from the victim’s account.”
Officials break ground on new aquarium and reptile center at Riverbanks Zoo
Fish and reptiles will soon have a new home at the Riverbanks Zoo. Officials broke ground on the Darnal W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium and Reptile Conservation Center.
DHEC: Bat found in Orangeburg County tests positive for rabies
DHEC says a rabid bat was found in Orangeburg County. Officials say it was found near Springdale Drive and Saint Matthews Road.
RCSD: Business the sheriff calls "a strain on law enforcement and the neighbors who live around it" no longer can sell alcohol
A store on North Main Street that Sheriff Leon Lott calls "a strain on law enforcement and the neighbors who live around it" is no longer permitted to serve alcohol.
Authorities conduct environmental testing ahead of demolition of Allen Benedict Court
One of the oldest public housing complexes in America is set to be demolished. The complex was closed in January of 2019 when a carbon monoxide leak lead to the deaths of two residents and forced hundreds of people to evacuate.
FBI, SLED join Lexington County deputies in investigating case of a girl kidnapped in 1986
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says the FBI and SLED have joined in on the investigation of a case of a girl who went missing more than 35 years ago.
Gunshots kill 2 women in car in Orangeburg
Two women inside a car have been shot and killed by someone in a different vehicle in Orangeburg, investigators said.
Midlands Strong: Warm, welcoming furniture shop shines through pandemic darkness
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO) - For more than 18 months we have all endured unprecedented hardships; some of us more than others whether its just working from home or losing a job. There are…
Town of Irmo mourns loss of police chaplain after long-fought battle with COVID-19
“Billy was just a magnificent person who touched a lot of people’s lives," he said. "He’s going to be missed.”
Local Living: Tickets for the Fall Feast in Sumter, Columbia Greek Festival this week and more!
Local Living: Tickets for the Fall Feast in Sumter, Columbia Greek Festival this week and more!
First payments to Columbia fathers in the CLIMB pilot project going out this week
Monday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announcing the launch of the CLIMB pilot project aimed at helping local families. Mayor Benjamin says he is proud to announce the first payments, which are donated, are going out tomorrow.
SCSO: Manning man charged with domestic violence, unlawful neglect of a child
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a Manning man is charged with domestic violence and unlawful neglect of a child for an incident that occurred last month.
Fairfield County coroner releases name of motorcyclist killed in accident on Wateree Road
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill released the name of a man who died in a motorcycle accident on Wateree Road Saturday Night.
Columbia's Greek Festival returns with drive through festival this week
Columbia's Greek Festival is back, but this year's event will be a drive through.
RCSD: Body found in bushes by Home Depot at Sandhills
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the body of a man was discovered in the bushes by the Home Depot at Sandhills this morning.
Virtual learning in Clarendon School District Two extended through September 17
Clarendon School District Two says it will extend its virtual learning for another week.
Richland County Coroner IDs man shot dead at InTowne Suites Friday
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a man who was shot and killed at the InTowne Suites on Broad River Road.
Premium Peanut to invest $64.3 million in South Carolina
A grower-owned peanut shelling company said it plans to set up operations in South Carolina’s Orangeburg County. Premium Peanut said it plans a $64.3 million investment that will create 130 new jobs.
Massive apartment fire displaces 20 families
A massive fire at an Irmo apartment complex has displaced 20 families.
Irmo Police Chaplain dies of COVID-19
“Billie’s smile and laughter were contagious and was always uplifting
Columbia man dead, 2 in custody after shooting in Sumter
Two people are now in custody after a domestic-related shooting death Friday morning.
DHEC hosting free vaccine clinics across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State Health officials are urging anyone who is eligible and has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from…
Uiagalelei, No. 6 Clemson dominate FCS Bulldogs 49-3
D.J. Uiagalelei ran for two touchdowns and threw for a third as No. 6 Clemson defeated South Carolina State 49-3 on Saturday, cranking up its offense after a sorry showing in a loss to second-ranked Georgia a week earlier.
