Columbia Police: Missing 21-year-old found safe
UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Kendryll Jones has been found safe.
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West Columbia Police need help identify man accused of illegally dumping tires
The West Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man accused of illegally dumping used tires at a private address off Airport Boulevard.
Clarendon Co. Sheriff: Five individuals arrested in connection with the theft of catalytic converters
According to the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office, five individuals have been arrested and face charges related to the theft of catalytic converters. Deputies say the incidents occurred during February and March in the Manning and Summerton areas of Clarendon County.
RCSD investigating shooting on Freshwater Drive that sent a man to the hospital
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital on Monday night. According to authorities, deputies were called to a home on the 400 block of Freshwater Drive around 6:45 last night.
The COMET to resume bus fares, $1 for Soda Cap connector beginning April 12
On Tuesday morning, officials with The COMET say they will be resuming fares for fixed route buses and the DART paratransit services. The COMET says those riding the Soda Cap downtown connector will no longer be able to ride for free.
Prescribed burn at Fort Jackson today
Officials with Fort Jackson announced that they are conducting a prescribed burn of nearly 194 acres close to Leesburg Road, north of McCrady Training Center today. Officials say the burn began at about 10 a.m.
UofSC honors front line workers with Truck Concert Series
Columbia, SC (the pandemic may still be looming - but it won't stop students with school of music from honoring front line workers. Each night a concert will recognize 10 people from right here…
Dreher football assistant passes away Monday
A Dreher High School football assistant died Monday morning, according to the school.
Homeowners discouraged after flooding, erosion issues in new development
Residents of a newly developed neighborhood in Lexington county are upset and discouraged with their developer after flooding issues began wreaking havoc on their yards and homes.
You can pick strawberries this week at Maxcy Farms!
It's finally strawberry season , and the strawberry fields are open at Maxcy Farms! They will be open Tuesday-Thursday from 12-6 p.m. for you to either pick your own berries, or get the berries they've already picked themselves.
Benedict College announces partnership with ECPI for cybersecurity program
Benedict College graduates will soon have a leg up in protecting information online. Monday morning, Benedict College announced that, upon the completion of the bachelor of science in cybersecurity degree program requirements, Benedict graduates with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 will be guaranteed admissions to ECPI and receive priority acceptance into the online master of science in cybersecurity program.
Richland One unveils new media center at Rosewood Elementary
On Monday morning, Richland One School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the new media center at Rosewood Elementary School. Students, staff and district leaders gathered to celebrate the new center.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff's Association
On Monday, The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced that Sheriff Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriff's Association.
Lexington Police looking for man wanted for indecent exposure
The Lexington Police Department says they are looking for a man accused of exposing himself to a woman in the parking lot of Lexington Place. Police say they were called to the 5400 block of Sunset Boulevard on March 22, where a woman told them that a man had exposed his genitals to her.
Sister recovering from leukemia now rooting Staley in person
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had a special supporter on hand for the team’s Sweet 16 victory Sunday: big Tracey Underwood.
Richland County Coroner identifies victim from fatal accident in Hopkins
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of the victim from a fatal accident in the Hopkins area Saturday night. The coroner says 29-year-old Jason J. Hugenin, of Gadsden, died as a result of the accident that occurred around 9 p.m.
Richland County accepting Emergency Rental Assistance applications beginning April 5
Monday, Richland County announced that, beginning April 5, it will begin accepting applications for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Driver killed after vehicle hits tree on Congaree Road in Richland
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver has been killed after a tree collision on Saturday at Congaree Road.
Wanted man arrested after 2020 deadly shooting
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A Gaston man accused of shooting a man to death at a party last year is in custody after almost nine months on the run. According to arrest warrants from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, s20-year-old Keyshaun Alfred…
West Columbia Riverwalk Park closed due to flooding
COLUMBIA (WOLO): As of Sunday morning, officials with the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, say the park is temporarily closed due to flooding. The park is located at 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia.
644 new cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths Sunday in SC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): South Carolina reports another 644 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, and 11 more confirmed deaths. This brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 463,643 and 8,053 total deaths. DHEC reports a 3.4% positivity rate…
Senate passes bill to ticket slow left lane drivers
COLUMBIA (AP): The South Carolina Senate has passed a bill to fine people who don't get over from the left lane of a three-lane highway when overtaken by traffic. The version passed by the Senate fines drivers $25 but does…
752 cases of COVID-19, 11 more deaths Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, DHEC announced 752 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, and 11 more deaths. South Carolina has now recorded a total of 462,954 cases of the virus since the pandemic began. 8,042 South Carolinians have died. DHEC…
SC announces plans to expand COVID vaccines Wednesday before doses go to waste
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) The COVID vaccine in South Carolina is opening to nearly everyone. Starting next week South Carolinians 16 and older will be eligible to get the shot. Friday afternoon…
SC's unemployed will once again have to prove they are looking for work
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Unemployed South Carolinians will have to prove they are looking for work if they want to keep receiving jobless benefits starting next month. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce had suspended the twice-weekly mandatory…
