RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina public health officials are shifting their guidance to improve access to the vaccine for North Carolinians. The new state guidance permitted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allows vaccinators to turn away…
The Columbia Police Department says Tyron Bethea has been arrested and charged with obtaining property under false pretenses.
It's been 3 decades since thousands of american troops deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Some of those soldiers live right here at home as part of U.S. Army Central at Shaw Air Force Base.
According to Prisma Health, the Gamecock Park COVID-19 vaccination site will be closed on Thursday due to the weather.
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested on Wednesday, following a six month investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics. Authorities say 36-year-old Cedric Lopez Wadsworth was arrested following the execution of a search warrant at his home on Highway 121 towards Whitmire.
The Lexington Police is asking for the public's help in identifying a man accused of stealing several electronics from Walmart. Police say the incident occurred on January 27.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested on Tuesday, accused of selling several stolen items to a pawn shop.
According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, a St. Matthews man was arrested on Saturday in connection with a catalytic converter theft.
The Columbia Police Department says a pedestrian is seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on Garners Ferry Road.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- As Columbia nears the one year mark since COVID-19 hit the Midlands Tuesday night outgoing Mayor Steve Benjamin gave his final State of the City address to a…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Facing criticism over its bus service issues, the CEO of the COMET is apologizing for inconveniences. An apology letter from John Andoh was made public Tuesday night. In it he wrote the transportation agency is aware…
Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Kershaw County Sheriff's office is investigating a stabbing that has left one man clinging to life. Kerhsawn County authorities say the victim is listed in serious condition after…
A bill that, if passed, would allow South Carolina teachers and school staff to move to phase 1-A in vaccine distribution, was debated in house committee Monday. House members mostly seemed in favor of this bill and getting our teachers vaccinated. However, a question of how it can be done with an ongoing vaccine supply issue in our state.
The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for a man who is wanted for breaking into two vehicles and taking items on Saturday.
On Tuesday, state lawmakers and health leaders in the state discussed ways to improve the overall distribution of the vaccine. Representatives from Prisma Health and the Medical University of South Carolina met with the Legislative Oversight Committee.
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has released the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle accident on February 11.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his final State of the City address on Tuesday evening. Mayor Benjamin announced that he would not seek re-election on February 4.
The City of Columbia Council met Tuesday afternoon, and the coronavirus was at the top of the agenda. The council decided to withdraw an amendment which would increase the fine to $500 for repeat non-mask offenders.
The rain over the past few days did cause some flooding in the Midlands. Tuesday morning, the City of West Columbia announced the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheatre were temporarily closed due to flooding.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle travelling along Leesburg Road.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says an Orangeburg County is being charged with attempted murder for a May 28, 2020 incident in which she hit two people with her vehicle.
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former deputy with the Newberry County Sheriff's Office faces charges for submitting false statements in order to obtain unemployment benefits while he was working full time with the Sheriff's Office.
Get ready for this year's Lexington County Chili Cookoff and music fest! The event kicks off this Sunday from 12-5 p.m. at the Icehouse Amphitheater on West Main Street.
You're invited to take a plunge for a good cause! The Gamecock Polar Plunge starts at noon this Saturday, at the Maxcy Gregg Pool on Blossom Street in Columbia.
This Saturday, Adams Northeast A.M.E. is offering free COVID-19 testing to the public. Tests will be administered at the church located at 409 Longtown Road in Columbia, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
