Columbia Fire Department celebrates 118 years of service
The Columbia Fire Department is celebrating its 118th birthday today! The brave men and women of the CFD have been fighting fires in the capital city since 1904.
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Pelion man arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Pelion man was arrested on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
CPD investigating weekend shooting on North Main Street
The Columbia Police Department says one man is hurt after a shooting on Saturday. Authorities say it happened at the City Food Mart on North Main Street. According to investigators, one man suffered an injury to his hand.
Rep. Joe Wilson kicks off legislative agenda press tour
On Monday, Congressman Joe Wilson kicked off his annual legislative agenda press tour. Congressman Wilson says his legislative agenda will focus on four areas including creating jobs, promoting conservative solutions, safeguarding our military and national security and defeating the pandemic.
LCSD arrests man accused of fatal shooting on Platt Springs Road
Lexington County deputies say they arrested a suspect for a fatal shooting on Platt Springs Road Sunday morning.
RCSD investigating Friday shooting on St. Andrews Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting that left a woman injured on Friday.
Sumter police looking for missing elderly man from Poulas Street
The Sumter Police Department says they need your help to find a missing elderly man who's from Poulas Street.
SCHP: Driver dies after vehicle hits tree on Flora Drive in Richland
Highway Patrol says one person died after a vehicle hit a tree on Saturday on Flora Drive near Trader Mill Road.
LCSD: Suspect arrested for fatal shooting on Platt Springs Road
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department have arrested a man for a deadly shooting early Sunday morning at a business on Platt Springs Road.
2,649 cases of COVID-19, 23 deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, DHEC reported 2,649 new coronavirus cases in South Carolina, and 25 new deaths. This is a slight drop in cases and deaths from the day before. DHEC reports the positivity rate has also declined slightly. Of the…
Consumer Update: Hand Sanitizers and 'emotional support' pet ban on Airline
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--(CNN) The Food and Drug Administration has placed alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico on a countrywide import alert. They say some of the products have been labeled as containing ethanol, but…
Officer involved shooting Saturday morning, Sumter County
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputy is home after a shooting incident Saturday morning. Officials say Sr. Cpl. Nelson Rosario responded to a call regarding a hostile person in Pinewood. Law enforcement was told the subject threatened to…
2,966 COVID-19 cases, 65 deaths Saturday in SC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, DHEC reported 2,966 new coronavirus cases in South Carolina, and 65 more deaths. South Carolina has now had 394,153 total cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. 6,336 South Carolinians have died from the virus. This data…
DHEC opens vaccine information phone line
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced a new vaccination information line. Those who qualify to receive the vaccine can call 1-866-365-8110 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week. “Many in South Carolina…
DHEC: Coronavirus case updates in SC and Vaccine supply
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the State's latest Coronavirus numbers. DHEC reported Friday 3,112 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 37 additional deaths in the Palmetto State. This brings the total number…
South Carolina State to resume in-person classes on February 8
In-person classes will resume at South Carolina State University in just over a week. A university spokesperson says classes will resume on campus on February 8.
LCSD: Deputies arrest man after more than 90 pounds of marijuana is found in his home
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man on Thursday, after they found more than 90 pounds of marijuana in his home.
Columbia Fire crews respond to fire at Willow Run Apartments
Just after 3 p.m. on Friday, crews with the Columbia Fire Department say they responded to a two alarm fire at Willow Run Apartments off Alcott Drive.
LPD asking for help identifying man accussed of stealing a catalytic converter
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying an individual who, they say, likely cut a catalytic converter out of a white Izuzu box truck.
Fort Jackson trainee in critical condition after suffering gunshot wound Friday, identified
Officials with Fort Jackson say a trainee was evacuated by Emergency Medical Services after suffering a gunshot wound while preparing for training on Friday.
Richland One entering hybrid learning model on Monday
Richland School District One is entering a hybrid learning model on February 1.
Gamecock baseball announces non-conference games to 2021 schedule
The Gamecock baseball team announced several non-conference games on its 2021 schedule Friday morning, including the annual three-game series with in-state rival Clemson.
NTSB: Greenville pilot missed runway before fatally crashing in Rosewood area
NTSP: A Greenville pilot missed the runway before fatally crashing into a home in the Rosewood area earlier this month.
How we got here: an explanation of GameStop's stock surge and its shakeup of Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not just you. What’s going on with GameStop’s stock doesn’t make sense to a lot of people. The struggling video game retailer’s stock has been making stupefying moves this month, wild enough to raise concerns…
RCSD hosting Valentine Blood Drive on February 12
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting a Valentine Blood Drive.
