Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has been named the 2021 National Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff's Association. Lott was nominated for the award by Police2Peace foundation. This means he wasn't nominated by someone in law enforcement, instead it was someone from the community.
The Sumter Police Department says they are investigating a robbery that took place Wednesday morning at Hodge Amoco on East Liberty Street.
The Saluda County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested in connection with a Burglary that took place Monday night.
South Carolina State University will resume traditional education beginning with next fall semester. Wednesday, university officials announced students will return to campus in August for in person classes and residency.
The Lexington Police Department says a suspect has been arrested in an indecent exposure incident from March 22. Police say they arrested Dennis Brown on Wednesday morning. Authorities say Brown is being taken to the Lexington County Detention Center.
A family in West Columbia needs your help after their mobile home caught fire last week. Lexington firefighters say it happened on March 26 at Gardners Terrace Road, and they rescued five people, four dogs and two puppies.
Those in phase 1b can get a COVID-19 vaccine for free at a drive-thru site in Fairfield Wednesday. It will be at U.S. Highway 321 Bypass North at the former Fairfield Memorial Hospital Site. It's open until 3 p.m. while supplies last.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver was killed after a collision with a log truck on Tuesday in Orangeburg.
Sumter County deputies say they need your help to find an 11 year old runaway girl, who was last seen Tuesday.
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- West Columbia Police needs your help identifying a man they say has been captured on surveillance illegally dumping tires on a private property multiple times. According to authorities between…
Zia Cooke scored 16 points and South Carolina used its stifling defense to advance to the Final Four for the third time, shutting down Texas for a 62-34 victory Tuesday night.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they are looking for a man who has multiple warrants out for his arrest. Deputies say they are looking for Rex Corder on three arrest warrants.
A City of Columbia park has a new look. Tuesday afternoon, the city unveiled the new and improved Fairwold Park on Eddy Street. According to city officials, the park now features an outdoor gym, picnic tables and landscaping improvements.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for an individual who was involved in suspicious activity in the Meadowcroft Subdivision. Deputies say the suspicious activity occurred on the night of March 24.
The Sumter Police Department says they are looking for a man who used credit cards at several locations which were taken from a wallet stolen in February.
Jazz music lovers, this next event is for you. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet with Wynton Marsalis will perform live at the Koger Center Sunday, May 2.
On Tuesday, officials announced some new improvements to Marshall Park on Lincoln Street. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city officials announced the changes to the park will be an outdoor gym, larger picnic tables and a new playground.
At a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, Richland School District One debuted a new facility. The ceremony welcomed the new "Culinary Arts Facility and Victory Program Wing" at the Heyward Career and Technology Center.
UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Kendryll Jones has been found safe.
The West Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man accused of illegally dumping used tires at a private address off Airport Boulevard.
According to the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office, five individuals have been arrested and face charges related to the theft of catalytic converters. Deputies say the incidents occurred during February and March in the Manning and Summerton areas of Clarendon County.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital on Monday night. According to authorities, deputies were called to a home on the 400 block of Freshwater Drive around 6:45 last night.
On Tuesday morning, officials with The COMET say they will be resuming fares for fixed route buses and the DART paratransit services. The COMET says those riding the Soda Cap downtown connector will no longer be able to ride for free.
Officials with Fort Jackson announced that they are conducting a prescribed burn of nearly 194 acres close to Leesburg Road, north of McCrady Training Center today. Officials say the burn began at about 10 a.m.
Columbia, SC (the pandemic may still be looming - but it won't stop students with school of music from honoring front line workers. Each night a concert will recognize 10 people from right here…
