Kershaw County man arrested on charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor
A man from Kershaw County faces five charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.
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Contractor shortage in Richland County causes delay in trash and recycling pickup
If you live in Richland County and your recycling did not get picked up today, the county says it is due to a contractor shortage.
Town of Lexington National Night Out being held Tuesday at the Icehouse Amphitheater
Residents in the Town of Lexington are invited to bring the family to the Icehouse Amphitheater on Tuesday for National Night Out!
Saluda County deputies arrest repeat sex offender
Deputies in Saluda County say they arrested a repeat sex offender.
Orangeburg DPS: Officer fired for use of force during incident on Monday
Orangeburg DPS: Officer fired for use of force during incident on Monday
McMaster sued after turning down federal unemployment aid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Four jobless South Carolinians have sued Gov. Henry McMaster over his decision to exit the federal unemployment programs providing extra money to jobless residents earlier this summer. The residents said in lawsuit filed in state court…
Lexington man facing six charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors
A Lexington County man was arrested on six charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Residents try to beat the heat as the Midlands deals with high temperatures
In downtown Columbia, a high concentration of buildings in urban areas can make it warmer than surrounding areas, but there are times of the day it’s better to be outdoors than others. No matter where you are from, keeping yourself cool is important.
Live look at the Columbia Police Department National Night Out event
Tonight kicks off National Night Out for law enforcement agencies across the country and right here in the Midlands. Rochelle Dean was live from Page Ellington Park, where the Columbia Police Department held the event.
Local Living: St. Patrick's Day festival returning to Five Points, celebrate National Chicken Wing Day and more!
Local Living: St. Patrick's Day festival returning to Five Points, celebrate National Chicken Wind Day and more!
Richland County receiving additional funding through Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Officials in Richland County say the county will receive additional federal funding to help renters impacting by the coronavirus pandemic.
CAE reports higher than projected passengers traveling through the airport so far this year
Officials with the Columbia Metropolitan Airport say the number of passengers passing through the airport so far this year has been higher than they projected.
Prisma Health joins the Red Cross in asking for blood donations
Prisma Health is joining with the Red Cross in calling for blood donations. A spokesperson for Prisma Health says the summer is normally a time when supplies are low, but that has been made much worse by the pandemic.
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office hosting National Night Out event next week
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is hosting a National Night Out event next week. You and family can enjoy the first responders parade, a live DJ, food and drinks.
Gaston PD: Man wanted after fleeing from law enforcement
The Gaston Police Department are searching for a man who fled from law enforcement last week.
Newspaper sues school district after superintendent resigns
A South Carolina newspaper is suing a school district over officials’ lack of transparency in their handling of the resignation of a popular superintendent last month.
DHEC issues new wildfire smoke alert for Thursday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is once again issuing a wildfire smoke alert for South Carolina. The smoke originated from wildfires burning across parts of Central…
Richland County increases starting pay for officers at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Richland County announced it is increasing starting pay for detention center officers from just over $32,000 a year to more than $36,000 a year.
Local Living: Registration open for City of Columbia After-School Program, adopt a furry friend this summer and more!
Local Living: Registration open for City of Columbia After-School Program, adopt a furry friend this summer and more!
Lexington County man sentenced for two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor
A man from Lexington County was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual assault of children.
St. Pat's in Five Points returns for 40th anniversary this year
Saint Patrick's Day in Five Points is back. Organizers announced that the annual festival will return for its 40th anniversary, after being cancelled due to COVID-19 two years in a row.
RCSD asking for help identifying man accused of assaulting a man in a Lowe's parking lot
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help identifying a man accused of assaulting a 69-year-old in the parking lot of the Lowe's on Two Notch Road.
Fort Jackson soldier found dead in forest off-base
The body of a soldier stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina has been found off base, Army officials said. The body was found in a vehicle in Manchester State Forest in Sumter County on July 22, according to investigators.
Columbia Fire Dept.: No one hurt as crews help driver out of vehicle that went into a creek
Columbia Fire officials say no one is hurt after a vehicle crashed into a creek on Tuesday.
Sumter PD: Man in custody charged with several storage unit break-ins
The Sumter Police Department says a man in jail since July 13 has been linked to several storage unit break-ins since April.
