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Lexington Police investigating several vandalism incidents at East Towne Centre

The Lexington Police Department says they are investigating several vandalism incidents at the East Towne Centre on Sunset Boulevard.

Will Muschamp takes job at rival SEC school

Former South Carolina Head Coach Will Muschamp found his next job, and it's a pretty familiar place for Coach Boom.

Columbia mask ordinance extended another 61 days

Columbia City Council officials have extended the city's mask ordinance for another 61 days. The group met virtually on Tuesday, where the coronavirus remained a top priority.

SCSO: Mother charged after giving birth to baby testing positive for drugs

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a woman was charged after she gave birth to a baby who tested positive for several drugs.

Fairfield Co. deputies need your help to find missing man

Fairfield County deputies say they need your help to find a man who has been missing since Sunday, Jan. 31.

DHEC: 'COVID-19 testing remains an essential tool'

Columbia, SC. (WOLO)--- More than 5 million COVID-19 tests have been performed in the state, as South Carolinians continue to do their part and follow the recommended actions for protecting public health during this ongoing…

Gamecock Park mass vaccination site praised as SC vaccine use sees improvement

COLUMBIA (WOLO): In January, the CDC ranked South Carolina as one of the slowest states for vaccine use. A new national report released Monday now ranks the Palmetto state as 5th in the nation.…

Columbia City Council discusses vaccination effort in the city

Columbia's City Council met virtually Tuesday afternoon. As they have done for months, the city and state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic was item number one on the agenda.

OCSO looking for five individuals who surrounded an Orangeburg home

The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for five individuals who were caught on security cameras surrounding a home.

SLED: Man charged with assault and battery in connection with Sumter Co. officer involved shooting

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says a man has been arrested and charged with assault and battery in connection with the officer involved shooting that took place on Saturday in Sumter County.

RCSD: Woman charged with murder following investigation of suspicious fire

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a woman on Monday, and charged her with murder in connection with a January house fire.

Lexington-Richland Five looking for substitute teachers

This Saturday, Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold a virtual teacher recruitment event. It takes place from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

New SCSO K-9 officer named after fallen deputy

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office's newest K-9 officer is named after a fallen deputy.

RCSD hosts toiletry drive for Midlands seniors

Midlands seniors have been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tuesday, the Richland County Sheriff's Department is holding a toiletry drive for seniors through Project H.O.P.E. or "Helping Our Precious Elderly."

Victim identified from fatal car accident in Kershaw County

A 21-year-old man died in an accident Saturday in Kershaw County, but the scene wasn't discovered until Monday. The accident happened on Black River Road near Swift Creek Kennels Road.

The COMET launching new "Don't Miss Your Shot" campaign to give rides to vaccination sites

On Thursday, The COMET will launch their new campaign, titled "Don't Miss Your Shot," which will provide free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites. The free rides to major vaccine sites in Richland and Lexington counties are available to anyone eligible to receive the vaccine.