South Carolina sophomores finding their NCAA Tournament form
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley figured to have a team dripping in NCAA Tournament experience instead of a group still getting its feet wet.
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RCSD: Capital City Cycles employee connected to the fatal gang fight is arrested
RCSD: A Capital City Cycles motorcycle shop employee has been arrested in connection to a fatal altercation between rival gangs this month.
1 arrested; 2 wanted after gun deal leads to shooting in Sumter
Sumter County deputies say one teenager is arrested and they're searching for two suspects involved in a gun deal that led to a shooting.
'More Justice' rally held to address violence, affordable housing
Columbia, SC 9WOLO) -- More than 30 religious leaders from Richland and Lexington counties gathered for a 'More Justice' rally Monday night. The group of various denominations say as members of the faith…
Earlewood residents experience on-going brown water issues, say old pipes are to blame
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Residents in Columbia’s Earlewood community went without running water for 36 hours last week after a pipe burst in the neighborhood. This sparked reason for more residents to speak out about their…
Support the Lexington Police Department at their annual golf tournament fundraiser
Lexington Police officers are raising money for their department with a golf tournament, and they're looking for sponsors. If you want to enter your team of four into the tournament, team entry is $300 and includes two meals and raffle tickets.
St. Peter's Catholic Church hosting annual Easter Banquet for the poor, homeless and elderly April 4
A local church wants to make sure everyone has access to Easter fun and a good meal. St. Peter's Catholic Church downtown is holding its 35th annual Easter Banquet for the poor, homeless and elderly on Sunday, April 4.
Lexington District Two holds vaccination event for teachers and staff
Teachers and other staff with Lexington School District Two got their COVID-19 vaccines Monday morning. School nurses administered the shots at an event at the Lexington Two Innovation Center.
RCSD announces the passing of a former deputy
The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the passing of Colonel Joseph “Red” Lanier, Jr., a former deputy with the department. He was 85-years-old.
Lexington County Coroner identifies victim from fatal collision on Old Dunbar Road
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the identity of a woman who died as a result of a vehicle collision Monday morning.
Chapin HS teacher named finalist for SC Teacher of the Year award
On Monday, South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman informed Amy Carter that she had been named one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.
Richland One hosting virtual job fair for teachers April 17
Richland School District One is looking for more teachers to join their team at the district's Virtual Teacher Job Fair.
RCSD UPDATE: Man with medical needs reported missing, now found safe
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking for a missing man who walked out of the NHC Nursing Facility on Parklane Road Monday morning.
USC PD, Crimestoppers asking for information about vehicle tampering, thefts in Greek Village area
The University of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and Midlands Crimestoppers are asking for information about a string of more than 20 incidents of vehicle tampering and thefts that occurred in the Greek Village area of campus.
Columbia man sentenced to over eight years in prison after pleading guilty to firearm charge
According to Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, a Columbia man was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a firearm charge.
Police searching for car after Five Points hit and run
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are searching for a black Dodge Charger with blue LED headlights and a rear spoiler following a hit and run Saturday night on the 700 block of Harden St. Investigators say the car struck a…
Wrong way driver killed in collision on U.S. Hwy. 301 in Orangeburg
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one driver died after driving in the wrong lane overnight and hitting a vehicle on U.S. Hwy. 301.
SC State Trooper charged with aggravated assault, fired from SCHP
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A South Carolina State Trooper was fired from his job Saturday after an assault against a man in Lexington. An incident report from Lexington County Sheriff's Deputies says it happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday at a home on…
654 cases of COVID-19, 35 deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, DHEC announced 654 new cases of COVID-19, and 35 new deaths in South Carolina. The state has now reported a total of 459,417 cases of the virus, and 7,953 South Carolinians have died. Of the 20,445 most…
Have you checked your receipt? Reasons why your Grocery bill may be going up
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)-- If you think your grocery bill is higher , you may be right. According to USDA data, food prices are the highest they've been in nearly ten years and they could…
City of Columbia Parks and Rec announce phased re-openings of parks, pools and more
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to play ball! The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced it's re-opening phase for City parks and amenities beginning May 3, 2021. The reopening…
DHEC reports 720 new Coronavirus cases and 9 deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, reported 720 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. DHEC also reported an additional 9 confirmed deaths in South Carolina. State Health officials say the percentage positive was 4.9%.…
Grab that Mask- City of Columbia has extended mask ordinance for another 60 days
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--If you're headed into the City of Columbia this weekend, grab that mask. Earlier this week, City Council voted to extend the emergency mask ordinance. While the extension lasts sixty days,…
Columbia Fireflies host job fair at Segra Park today
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Grab those resumes, the Columbia fireflies are hosting a job fair this Saturday to fill some fun game day positions. Interviews will take place at…
Gas price spike, plus pizza and Pac-Man in this Consumer Update
(CNN) (WOLO)-- From the latest on the jump in Gas prices in the Midlands, to a new limited edition Pizza Hut Pac-Man box, Crysty Vaughan has the latest in this Consumer News update.…
