Gas price spike, plus pizza and Pac-Man in this Consumer Update
(CNN) (WOLO)-- From the latest on the jump in Gas prices in the Midlands, to a new limited edition Pizza Hut Pac-Man box, Crysty Vaughan has the latest in this Consumer News update.…
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St. Peter's Catholic Church requests donations for 35th Annual Easter Banquet
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A local church wants to make sure everyone has access to Easter fun and a good meal. St. Peter's Catholic Church and the St. Vincent dePaul Society is holding its 35th Annual Easter Banquet for the…
Lexington Police looking for at-risk teen last seen late Thursday night
The Lexington Police Department is asking for your help locating an at-risk teen who was last seen around midnight last night.
New health care facility serving Columbia College and surrounding community, now open
A new health center is now open in the Midlands. Columbia Community Family Practice will provide primary and preventative services to students of Columbia College and the surrounding community. They will also provide mental health counseling.
You can rent gardening equipment with your Richland Library card!
Spring officially begins Saturday, and if you're looking to enhance your garden, the Richland Library may be able to help! They've added new equipment to the library of gardening equipment that will help both experts and newcomers get the most out of the growing season.
SCHP: Man arrested for leaving the scene of a fatal collision in Blythewood
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one man is arrested for leaving the scene of a fatal collision in Blythewood on Thursday.
RCSD: Additional arrest made in Capital City Cycles shooting
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, an additional arrest has been made in connection with the shooting at Capital City Cycles on March 11.
Sumter PD: Man arrested for jewelry theft, driver facing drug charge
According to the Sumter Police Department, two men are facing charges after one of them was accused of taking jewelry from several stores and attempting to sell the merchandise to other stores.
SLED: Sumter County woman charged with voluntary manslaughter in child's death
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a Sumter County woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a minor. Authorities say Sharma Ladile Harris, 37, is accused of disconnecting a medical ventilator deemed necessary to assist with the child's breathing.
Family's pet dies after a house fire on North Edisto Road in Lexington
Lexington County firefighters say a family's pet has died after an early morning house fire today on North Edisto Road.
Boil water advisory at Zimalcrest Drive due to water main break
Columbia Police Department says an overnight water main break has blocked Zimalcrest Drive near The Grove at St. Andrews this morning.
SC lawmaker criticized by fellow Dems on transgender bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Twenty-three South Carolina Republicans have signed onto a measure aimed at blocking hormonal treatments for transgender youth. But the bill's chief sponsor is a Democrat, prompting intense scrutiny from within his own party. Last week, lawmakers…
Richland County Sheriff's Deputy injured during training accident
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a sheriff's deputy was injured after she accidentally fired her gun during a training exercise Thursday.
CPD: Berkeley County couple charged after their child overdoses on Fentanyl
The Columbia Police Department says a couple from Berkeley County has been arrested after their child overdosed on fentanyl. Police say the child ingested the drugs at a hotel in downtown Columbia on the 900 block of Washington Street.
KCSO: Two facing charges after deputies execute search warrant, one taken into emergency protective custody
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says two individuals have been charged after deputies served a search warrant at a residence on the 3200 block of Porter Road, in Bethune.
SCSO: Rembert man arrested after drugs are found in his motel room
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested after deputies found drugs in his hotel room during the execution of a search warrant.
SCSO: Three individuals charged after deputies find children in house where drugs are being sold
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says three individuals are facing charges after deputies found children present in a house where drugs were sold.
Staley helps sister battle leukemia, seeks more Black donors
Dawn Staley’s passion is evident when she’s on a basketball court.
City of Columbia hosting workshop that can help you save on your electric bill
Looking for ways to save on your electric bill? The City of Columbia has a virtual workshop that can help you. The "Energy 101: Keeping the Lights On" workshop starts Thursday at 6 p.m. on the City of Columbia's YouTube page.
Columbia woman sentenced to over 15 years in prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity
According to acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, a Columbia woman was sentenced to over 15 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity.
City of Columbia to re-open parks and amenities May 3
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced it will re-open parks and amenities on May 3. That includes community centers, neighborhood centers and the Drew Wellness Center.
City of Sumter offices and parks closing at 1 p.m. Thursday due to weather
The City of Sumter says its administrative offices and city parks will close at 1 p.m. today due to expected severe weather.
Midlands attorney arrested, charged with lewd acts upon a minor
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, a Midlands attorney was arrested and charged with lewd acts upon a minor. At approximately 7:40 a.m. Thursday, deputies say they executed a search warrant and brought 61-year-old Harry Gregory into custody without incident.
Sumter Police searching for missing woman last seen on South Guignard Drive
The Sumter Police Department is asking for your help looking for a missing woman who was last seen at Sumter Stop on South Guignard Drive. Authorities say 23-year-old Rebecca Danielle Brown was with friends before she went missing around 9 p.m. Wednesday.
City of Columbia urges drivers to avoid flood prone streets
Due to potential severe weather, the City of Columbia is advising drivers to avoid flood prone streets today.
