Family reacts to updated nursing home visitation guidelines
More families in South Carolina can begin visiting their loved ones in nursing homes after Governor Mcmaster relaxed visitation guidelines last week.
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LPD: Two brothers arrested, charged with assaulting and robbing a 78-year-old business owner
The Sumter Police Department says two brothers are in custody and charged with the assault and robbery of a 78-year-old business owner.
RCSD: One dead, two arrested after rival gangs clash at Capital City Cycles
The Richland County Sheriff's Department held a press conference Monday to provide an update on the deadly shooting that occurred last week at Capital City Cycles.
Harvest Hope announces Erinn Rowe will take over as CEO
Harvest Hope Food Bank has a new CEO. Monday, the food bank announced Midlands banker and former Harvest Hope Board Member Erinn Rowe will take over the role. Rowe succeeds former CEO Wendy Broderick, who passed away in January.
Applications now being accepted for Orangeburg Advance College
Applications from high school students are being accepted for Orangeburg's new advance college. Students in grades 9-12 will be able to earn both a high school diploma and an associates degree through the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
DHEC, Richland Library hosting COVID-19 testing at Sandhills location Monday
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Richland County Library will provide free COVID-19 drive-thru testing Monday. You can get tested at the library's Sandhills location at 763 Fashion Drive in Columbia.
Lexington Police looking for suspects accused of stealing fuel containers from Saluda Hill Landscaping
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two individuals who , they say, cut a fence and stole containers of fuel from Saluda Hill Landscaping.
Three former Orangeburg County deputies sentenced for their roles in narcotics conspiracy
According to acting United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina M. Rhett DeHart, three former deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office were sentenced for conspiring with individuals they believed to be members of a Mexican drug cartel.
RCSD: Man charged for fatal shooting on McCaw Street & Malcolm Drive
Richland County deputies say they have charged a man for a fatal shooting on Saturday on McCaw Street & Malcolm Drive.
DHEC reports 502 cases of COVID-19, 6 new deaths Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 502 new cases of COVID-19, and 6 confirmed deaths. South Carolina has had a total of 454,683 cases since and pandemic began, and 7,849 total deaths. DHEC also announced…
571 new cases of COVID-19, 33 deaths in SC Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 571 new cases of COVID-19 in the state. Another 33 South Carolinians died from the virus. South Carolina has now reported 454,158 total cases of the virus since the pandemic…
Change your smoke detectors as you spring forward this weekend
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Daylight Saving is this weekend and while many people are focus on changing their clocks as we all get ready to adjust to one less hour and more daylight. Fire officials however say that's not all…
Processing of latest stimulus payments have already begun
WASHINGTON (AP) - Along with daylight saving time, this weekend could bring Americans fatter bank balances. Officials at the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service say processing the new round of stimulus payments has already begun. The aim is to…
Lexington County Coroner identifies victim from fatal collision at Bethany Church Road intersection
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a man who passed away in the hospital a day after being involved in a vehicle collision. The coroner says 26-year-old Phillip Auston Jones Friday due to injuries sustained in the collision on Thursday.
Sumter man arrested after investigators find more than 1,500 grams of marijuana among other drugs while executing search warrant
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested after investigators found over 1,500 grams of marijuana as well as other drugs while executing a search warrant at a residence on Rifle Lane.
Several roads in downtown Lexington to be closed Saturday for the Shamrock Parade
On Saturday, officials say several roads in downtown Lexington will be closed for the Shamrock Parade.
Lexington woman sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for cocaine, meth charges
According to acting U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina M. Rhett DeHart, a Lexington woman has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug charges. Authorities say 38-year-old Ashley Shay Cook plead guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine.
Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh hosting series of mask giveaways
Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh is hosting a series of free COVID-19 testing and mask giveaway events.
Lexington-Richland Five partners with Lexington Medical Center for staff vaccinations
Lexington-Richland School District Five is partnering with the Lexington Medical Center to vaccinate its school staff. Officials say the vaccinations will take place on March 26 and April 16 at Dutch Fork High School.
Richland One school schools and offices closed Friday to allow for staff vaccinations
Staff with Richland School District One have the chance to get vaccinated Friday at Gamecock Park. It's an asynchronous learning day for students. Richland One schools and offices are closed Friday to allow employees time to get the vaccine.
Richland County Coroner identifies victim from shooting at Capital City Cycles
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford is releasing the name of a man who died as a result of a shooting that occurred at Capital City Cycles on Thursday evening. Rutherford says the victim has been identified as 55-year-old Charles E. Lilly, of Beech Island, SC.
Sumter County Sheriff's Office: Man wanted for hitting a female who was holding a one-year-old
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man is wanted for hitting a female in the face and head while she was holding a one-year-old child. Authorities say the incident occurred on January 16 at a residence in Pinewood.
Two men arrested for fatal shooting at Two Notch Road motorcycle shop
Richland County deputies say two men are arrested after a fatal shooting at a motorcycle shop on Two Notch Road Thursday.
Joiner, Ole Miss beat South Carolina 76-59 in SEC Tournament
Jarkel Joiner scored 18 points, Romello White had 17, seven rebounds and three blocks, and Mississippi beat South Carolina 76-59 on Thursday night in the second round of the SEC Tournament.
Beer and wine delivery, curbside pickup laws pass SC house
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina House has given key approval to a pair of bills that make it easier to have beer and wine delivered to homes and to pick up alcoholic drinks with curbside service. Both proposals…
