Lexington County man sentenced to 28 years for criminal sexual conduct with a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says a Lexington County man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes with a minor.
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Richland County Sheriff's Department releases statement regarding Summit community incident
The Richland County Sheriff's Department released a statement regarding the incident that occurred Monday in the Summit neighborhood.
Sumter PD: Four individuals facing charges related to fatal shooting on Friday
The Sumter Police Department says two men have been charged with murder and two others are facing accessory charges in connection with a fatal shooting on Broad Street Friday.
University of South Carolina announces education partnership with Major League Soccer
The University of South Carolina is kicking it with Major League Soccer. Wednesday morning, the university announced a multi-year education partnership with the professional soccer league.
SC State Association of Fire Chiefs honors firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty
The South Carolina State Association of Fire Chiefs and other members of the state's fire service gathered Wednesday to remember firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony was held Wednesday morning at the SC Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Sheriff Lott: Fort Jackson soldier charged with assault and battery for incident in the Summit community
A viral video has drawn the attention of the Richland County Sheriff's Department and Fort Jackson. The video shows an altercation between a white man and a black man in front of a home in the Summit, a neighborhood in northeast Richland County. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a press conference Wednesday to update the community on their investigation into the incident.
OCSO: Woman charged for plot to kill 17-year-old boy
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a woman and charged her with conspiracy after an investigation revealed that she had a plot to kill a 17-year-old boy in March.
Prisma offers vaccine through Saturday at Gamecock Park, Sumter Civic center
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- You can get your coronavirus vaccine at Gamecock Park on National Guard Road every day through Saturday from 8 to 5pm. If that doesn't work around your schedule, you…
Lexington PD need help identifying individuals accused of taking merchandise, assaulting employee at Ulta
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying three individuals accused of taking more than $5,000 in merchandise and assaulting an employee at Ulta on Sunset Boulevard.
SC State Museum and ColaJazz present The Mark Rapp Group live on April 30
The South Carolina State Museum, along with the ColaJazz Foundation are hosting an outdoor concert on April 30. The Mark Rapp Group will hold a live performance.
Kershaw County Coroner identifies victim who died after accident with 18-wheeler
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office is releasing the name of a woman who died as a result of a car accident with an 18-wheeler Wednesday morning.
Town of Pine Ridge gets new top cop
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Town of Pine…
Could Johnson and Johnson vaccine impact us locally
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) --- Local health officials and pharmacies workers are listening to these recommendations saying they wont administer any of their Johnson and Johnson vaccine supply for the…
Shooting at local apartment leaves man in critical condition
Richland County, SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking into a shooting they say left a man hospitalized Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the incident took place at the Austin Woods apartment complex along Garners Ferry Road after…
Multiple events promise to keep the Midlands bustling
(ABC News) -- If you are looking for something to do, we have you covered with various events that will keep the Midlands bustling over the next few days and you can join…
Local gun shop owner shares his concerns with Constitutional Carry Act, as it moves through the Senate
COLUMBIA (WOLO): The Constitutional Carry Act has made its way to the senate, after passing in the house last week. If passed by the senate, the bill would allow South Carolinians to openly…
City officials hold ribbon cutting to unveil improvements made at E.B. Sessions Park
Some new playground improvements are in place in the City of Columbia, as part of the city's Master Plan. City Councilman Ed McDowell and the Parks and Recreation Department held a ribbon cutting at the E.B. Sessions playground.
COVID-19 vaccines available Wednesday at the former Fairfield Memorial Hospital
According to officials, Fairfield County Government and Fairfield Medical Associates are teaming up to offer COVID-19 vaccines while supplies last Wednesday.
LCSD: Arson suspect charged with setting three additional fires in 2020
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a man arrested for setting two building fires in March is facing additional arson charges for three 2020 fires.
Midlands drivers see slight dip in gas prices
There is some good news for those filling up at the pump. Gas prices have actually fallen, but only a little. Right now, drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.51 a gallon.
Saluda County deputies arrest man on meth charge following traffic stop
Saluda County deputies say they have arrested a man on a narcotics charge after a traffic stop.
Sumter County deputies looking for man wanted for assault, damaging a vehicle
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says deputies are looking for a man accused of punching a woman in the head area and damaging a vehicle.
Pine Ridge Police Department introducing new police chief Tuesday evening
The Pine Ridge Police Department will have a new chief starting Tuesday. Andre Williams will be sworn in at 7 p.m. during a Town Hall meeting.
Family Health Centers administering COVID-19 vaccines in Orangeburg Tuesday
Family Health Centers, Inc. is hosting a COVID-19 walk-in vaccination site Tuesday in Orangeburg. You can get your shot at the Town of North's Community Center Square on Salley Road now until 4 p.m.
RCSD looking for missing man with medical conditions
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking for a 59-year-old man who was reported missing after being last seen at his home on Sunday. Deputies are looking for Leonard Dover, who was last seen at his home off R L Coward Road, and was headed towards Garners Ferry Road on foot.
