86-year-old woman killed in mobile home fire on Barfield Road in Sumter
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal fire at a mobile home on Tuesday at Barfield Road.
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Last living founding member of South Congaree gets ready to celebrate 90th birthday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- One area man is getting ready to celebrate his 90th birthday. While he gets ready to enjoy a momentous occasion later this month, others are joining in the excitement…
The V.A. offers COVID-19 vaccines to veterans enrolled for V.A. health care
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The V.A. is opening its COVID-19 vaccination clinic to veterans of all ages who are enrolled to receive V.A. Health Care. Veterans who want to get vaccinated can call (803)-776-4000 then…
Food prices on the rise, local wholesaler explains what's behind the price hike
One year into a crushing pandemic, and food prices continue to rise after a 3.9% increase in 2020 from 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects another increase of 2 or 3% for food prices in 2021.
Take the family to movie night at the Icehouse Amphitheater with John Cena's "Playing with Fire" this Friday
ou're invited to grab some popcorn and join the Town of Lexington for their showing of John Cena's movie "Playing with Fire." It will be at the Icehouse Amphitheater, located on West Main Street, this Friday night starting at 8 p.m.
Sumter School District moving back to in-person learning five days a week, beginning in April
Officials with the Sumter School District say they will be moving students back into the classroom full time in April.
Camden man charged for possessing child sexual abuse material
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Camden man is facing charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Columbia VA HCS offering COVID-19 vaccines to veterans of all ages
On Tuesday, The Columbia Veterans Affairs Health Care System announced that they are now offering coronavirus vaccines to veterans of all ages.
Columbia man facing 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Columbia man is facing several charges relating to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
City of Columbia extends mask ordinance 60 days
During a meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Columbia City Council announced an extension of the city's mask ordinance.
Ronald McDonald House of Columbia hosting Royal Rumble charity bike ride May 1
Book your calendars for a good cause. The Ronald McDonald House of Columbia is hosting a Royal Rumble charity bike ride. The ride will take place Saturday, May 1 in the Lake Murray area from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Richland County Coroner identifies victim from E-Z Spot shooting on Monday night
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of a man who was shot and killed at the E-Z Spot convenience store on Farrow Road Monday evening.
Whitmire woman arrested after authorities find trafficking amounts of meth, heroin and cocaine in her home
Deputies in Newberry County say a Whitmire woman is in custody after they found a large amount of drugs in her home. Investigators say Teresa Ammons is charged with trafficking meth, trafficking heroin, trafficking cocaine, possession of controlled substance, possession and manufacturing of a controlled substance, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
SCSO: Sumter man facing attempted murder charges for choking, shooting at victim
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man accused of attempted murder on Friday. Deputies say 24-year-old Tykeem Justice Billups has been charged with attempted murder, assault and battery first degree, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Cayce DPS: 1-year-old from Cayce Cove Apartments found safe
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) - Cayce Department of Public Safety say a 1-year-old boy who went missing overnight has been found safe. Authorities say they believe Khazi wandered off in the area of…
SC officials worry unemployed aren't doing enough to find jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's unemployment rate continued to drop in January, but the agency is worried people receiving jobless benefits aren't doing enough to look for work. The state Department of Employment and Workforce says the jobless rate…
UPDATE: Two arrested after a man was shot and killed at a Farrow Road convenience store
The Columbia Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection to a shooting that has claimed the life of one man.
Rural South Carolina hospital loses $8 million in pandemic
A hospital that serves part of rural South Carolina said it lost more than $8 million last fiscal year in large part because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
