Update: Sumter deputies say runaway sisters have been found safe
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they found a pair or sisters who ran away from their residence on Oswego Highway at about 1 a.m. on Monday.
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Lexington County mother sentenced to 38 years in prison for homicide by child abuse
A Lexington County mother was sentenced to 38 years in prison for homicide by child abuse. According to the 11th Circuit Court Solicitor's Office, in July of 2017 Cynthia Estrada-Lopez used tape to restrain four-year-old Lilly Lopez to her bed and covered her mouth with tape.
Lexington County Coroner identifies victim from accident at the intersection of Pine Grove and Fairview Road
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the name of a man killed as a result of a single-car accident at the intersection of Pine Grove Road and Fairview Road. Officials say the incident occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Monday morning.
RCSD investigating after man is found dead with a gunshot wound on South Beltline Boulevard
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a fatal shooting after a man was found dead on 500 block of South Beltline Boulevard. Authorities say the victim's body was discovered on Saturday around 6:30 a.m. Officials say the man had a gunshot wound to the upper body and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Sumter PD asking for help identifying woman accused of leaving store before paying money orders
The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a woman accused of filling out multiple money orders and leaving the store without paying them. Police say the incident occurred on March 29 at a convenience store on Lewis Road.
SC partnering with the White House to establish Community Vaccination Center in Columbia
On Monday, the White House announced that they will be partnering with the State of South Carolina to create a new Community Vaccination Center in Columbia. Officials say the Type III CVC will be located at the Columbia Place Mall, and it will be able to administer 1,000 shots in arms per day.
Parks and Rec. Department to install lights at All-Stars baseball field on Lester Drive
Monday morning, work began to install lights at the All-Stars baseball field. The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department received a more than $128,000 grant from the state Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
Richland Library hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Tele-Town Hall Monday evening
The Richland County Library is hosting a COVID-19 Caccine Tele-Town Hall Monday night. From 6:30-7:30 p.m., South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Assistant State Epidemiologist Dr. Jane Kelly will talk about the three vaccines now available, the safety and efficacy of each one, and she will also take questions from you about the vaccines.
Five months later, measure of normalcy at Masters in April
The record score at Augusta National wasn’t all that set Dustin Johnson apart from other Masters champions.
Fort Jackson conducting prescribed burn Monday
Officials with Fort Jackson say they will be conducting a prescribed burn of nearly 61 acres this afternoon. The controlled burn of land within the fort was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and last until 1 p.m.
Richland County deputies find missing 16-year-old safe
Richland County deputies say they have found a 16-year-old with a medical condition who was reported missing.
Richland County deputies find missing 15-year-old safe
Richland County Sheriff's deputies say they have found a missing 15-year-old with a medical condition on Sunday.
Man dies after standoff with Newberry County Sheriff’s Deputies
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A man is dead Sunday after a standoff with Newberry County Police. Deputies say around 4:30am they received a call about a silver SUV on I-26 Westbound, riding on a wheel rim, causing sparks. Dispatch then received a…
632 cases of COVID-19, 13 new deaths in SC Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Another 632 South Carolinians have tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday, according to DHEC, and 13 more have died. Since the pandemic began more than a year ago in March 2020, 467,016 South Carolinians have tested positive for…
Appointments to get a COVID vaccines evolves with more scheduling options
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE)---South Carolina is now ranked in the top tier nationally by the CDC for the amount of vaccines administered. But now---South Carolinians are increasingly looking for appointments that work around their…
New poll shows uptick in teens with anxiety, depression and aggression since pandemic
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- After more than a year of living in the midst of a new 'normal' there have been a lot of things that have changed, including places you've been…
Stanford tops South Carolina 66-65 to reach title game
Carolina's remarkable NCAA Tournament run ended Friday night in the Final Four. The Gamecocks fell to Stanford, 66-65 in the National Semifinal game in San Antonio, TX. USC's season ends at 26-5.
Irmo Mayor Barry Walker launching new program for at-risk youth
The mayor of Irmo wants to help at-risk youth in the area with a new program launching soon. Friday, Irmo Mayor Barry Walker announced plans for what he calls a youth focused crime fighting program.
Lexington PD: Two men arrested after being caught stealing catalytic converters from JT's on Sunset Boulevard
The Lexington Police Department says two men were arrested after they were found stealing catalytic converters from JT's Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM on Sunset Boulevard overnight.
SCSO: Three men facing trafficking charges after deputies find various drugs, more than $100,000 in storage units
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says three men were arrested on Tuesday after deputies seized various drugs and over $100,000 in storage units belonging to two of the men.
Lee County Sheriff's Office: Man wanted for stalking turns himself in
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a man wanted for stalking. Authorities say they are seeking out Joseph Chad Jordan.
#1 Stunnas Motor Sport Club hosting Easter egg hunt Saturday
The #1 Stunnas Motor Sport Club is sponsoring an Easter event this Saturday. It starts at 1 p.m. at the Garners Ferry Sports Complex.
Driver killed after hitting a cable barrier on I-26 in Orangeburg
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after hitting a cable barrier on I-26 in Orangeburg.
Senator Graham open to talks with Democratic colleagues over gun laws
Greenville, SC (WOLO) --- While Senator Lindsey Graham was in South Carolina Thursday he made a stop at the Palmetto State Armory in Greenville, to show support for the second amendment. Senator Graham…
Lexington Police urge drivers to stay alert after day full of crashes
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police Department has had a busy day working accidents throughout the county Thursday. Morning, noon and night the police department says they spent a majority of…
