City officials urge drivers in Columbia to avoid flood prone streets
Due to severe weather expected tomorrow, the City of Columbia is urging drivers to avoid flood prone streets.
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Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, AG Wilson encourage participation in Drug Take Back Day
Tomorrow is National Drug Take Back Day. This afternoon, Attorney General Alan Wilson and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott held a news conference encouraging South Carolinians to go by one of several drop off sites Saturday to drop off unused prescription medications.
AG Wilson announces sentencing for two men convicted of violent rape and robbery in 2017
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that two men were sentenced for a rape and robbery that took place in 2017.
Lexington man arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
According to Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Lexington man faces eight charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
OCSO looking for several individuals who failed to register as sex offenders
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for several individuals who have failed to register as sex offenders.
OCSO: Bowman man charged after shooting incident where two victims were airlifted to the hospital
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says a Bowman man has been arrested following a shooting incident where two victims had to be airlifted to the hospital.
Vance man charged with attempted murder following shooting incident on Thursday.
Orangeburg County deputies say a Vance man has been charged, following a shooting incident that occurred Thursday.
Harvest Hope partnering with Northside Baptist for the food bank's biggest food drive of the year
On Saturday, Harvest Hope Food Bank is teaming up with Northside Baptist Church for their "Food from the Heart" food drive. They will be taking donations at the church from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Gamecock Park vaccination site closed Saturday due to severe weather
According to Prisma Health, the mass vaccination site at Gamecock Park will be closed Saturday due to severe weather. Prisma says those with appointments scheduled for this day at Gamecock Park can come back any day next week and their appointment will be honored.
City leaders reveal the future of the Babcock Building
Friday morning, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city leaders revealed the future of the Babcock Center. Officials say they are in the midst of a revitalization effort and hope to have the building converted into high end apartments.
Strange liquor laws create conflict for local sellers as wine giant looks to build in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The biggest winemaker in the United States wants to open an East Coast bottling and distribution center in South Carolina, investing $400 million and hiring up to 500 people. But it isn't the taxpayer money and…
CPD announces two more arrests made in Colony Apartments assault and kidnapping investigation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Police Department says they have made two additional arrests in connection with an assault that took place at the Colony Apartments on Monday. Police say 23-year-oldLisa Dickson and 22-year-old Juquashia Odom have each been…
OCSO: Two additional arrests made in connection with October shooting that killed a teen
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they made two additional arrests in connection with an October shooting that left a teen dead.
Two winning lottery tickets sold in the Midlands
Two Midlands lottery players won big on Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. No one hit the jackpot, but lottery officials say a ticket worth $2 millions was purchased at Rucker Feed and Seed in Pelion.
RCSD asking for help identifying suspect who robbed a Kroger on Sunday
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for help identifying a suspect who robbed the Kroger on Two Notch Road Sunday afternoon.
Celebrate Earth Day with a virtual sky tour with the State Museum
You can celebrate Earth Day by taking a virtual tour of the sky with the South Carolina State Museum!
Sumter man facing firearm charge following incident last week
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm, following an incident that took place April 13.
Man charged with disturbing the peace after incident at Food Lion
The Sumter Police Department says man has been charged following an incident where he used profanity and racial slurs at a Food Lion.
Honda says a faulty air bag killed a SC driver in January
(AP) — A driver in South Carolina is the latest person to be killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator. Honda said Wednesday that a faulty driver’s air bag blew apart in a crash involving a 2002 Honda Accord…
Lawmakers fear they are running out of time to pass a hate crime bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Supporters of making South Carolina the next-to-last state in the U.S. to pass a hate crime law acknowledge they are running out of time in this year's legislative session. A House-passed bill was sent to the…
SC teachers could see $1,000 pay raise, after Senate Finance Committee approves 2021-2022 budget
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Public school teachers in South Carolina could soon see a $1,000 annual pay raise, after the Senate Finance Committee approved their 2021-2022 budget this week. "We are ecstatic and very…
SC Dept. of Natural Resources warns of sea worms with hooked jaws spotted on the coast
Wildlife officials in South Carolina say you might want to look out for a swarm of sea worms on the coast. They have a set of hooked jaws, so you will want to avoid swimming near them.
Consumer News: Americans spending less during the pandemic, Carowinds getting ready to welcome back guests and more!
Consumer News: Americans spending less during the pandemic, Carowinds getting ready to welcome back guests and more!
Columbia fire crews respond to shed on fire in backyard of Humphrey Drive home
This afternoon, the Columbia Fire Department says crews responded to a shed that was on fire behind a home on the 3700 block of Humphrey Drive.
Sumter PD investigating use of Taser by middle school resource officer
The Sumter Police Department says they are investigating after a school resource officer at Bates Middle School activated their Taser. Officials say the taser never came into contact with a student or staff, and no injuries were reported.
