Richland County Coroner identifies victim from E-Z Spot shooting on Monday night
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of a man who was shot and killed at the E-Z Spot convenience store on Farrow Road Monday evening.
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Whitmire woman arrested after authorities find trafficking amounts of meth, heroin and cocaine in her home
Deputies in Newberry County say a Whitmire woman is in custody after they found a large amount of drugs in her home. Investigators say Teresa Ammons is charged with trafficking meth, trafficking heroin, trafficking cocaine, possession of controlled substance, possession and manufacturing of a controlled substance, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
SCSO: Sumter man facing attempted murder charges for choking, shooting at victim
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man accused of attempted murder on Friday. Deputies say 24-year-old Tykeem Justice Billups has been charged with attempted murder, assault and battery first degree, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Cayce DPS: 1-year-old from Cayce Cove Apartments found safe
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) - Cayce Department of Public Safety say a 1-year-old boy who went missing overnight has been found safe. Authorities say they believe Khazi wandered off in the area of…
SC officials worry unemployed aren't doing enough to find jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's unemployment rate continued to drop in January, but the agency is worried people receiving jobless benefits aren't doing enough to look for work. The state Department of Employment and Workforce says the jobless rate…
UPDATE: Two arrested after a man was shot and killed at a Farrow Road convenience store
The Columbia Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection to a shooting that has claimed the life of one man.
Rural South Carolina hospital loses $8 million in pandemic
A hospital that serves part of rural South Carolina said it lost more than $8 million last fiscal year in large part because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family reacts to updated nursing home visitation guidelines
More families in South Carolina can begin visiting their loved ones in nursing homes after Governor Mcmaster relaxed visitation guidelines last week.
LPD: Two brothers arrested, charged with assaulting and robbing a 78-year-old business owner
The Sumter Police Department says two brothers are in custody and charged with the assault and robbery of a 78-year-old business owner.
RCSD: One dead, two arrested after rival gangs clash at Capital City Cycles
The Richland County Sheriff's Department held a press conference Monday to provide an update on the deadly shooting that occurred last week at Capital City Cycles.
Harvest Hope announces Erinn Rowe will take over as CEO
Harvest Hope Food Bank has a new CEO. Monday, the food bank announced Midlands banker and former Harvest Hope Board Member Erinn Rowe will take over the role. Rowe succeeds former CEO Wendy Broderick, who passed away in January.
Applications now being accepted for Orangeburg Advance College
Applications from high school students are being accepted for Orangeburg's new advance college. Students in grades 9-12 will be able to earn both a high school diploma and an associates degree through the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
DHEC, Richland Library hosting COVID-19 testing at Sandhills location Monday
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Richland County Library will provide free COVID-19 drive-thru testing Monday. You can get tested at the library's Sandhills location at 763 Fashion Drive in Columbia.
Lexington Police looking for suspects accused of stealing fuel containers from Saluda Hill Landscaping
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two individuals who , they say, cut a fence and stole containers of fuel from Saluda Hill Landscaping.
Three former Orangeburg County deputies sentenced for their roles in narcotics conspiracy
According to acting United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina M. Rhett DeHart, three former deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office were sentenced for conspiring with individuals they believed to be members of a Mexican drug cartel.
RCSD: Man charged for fatal shooting on McCaw Street & Malcolm Drive
Richland County deputies say they have charged a man for a fatal shooting on Saturday on McCaw Street & Malcolm Drive.
DHEC reports 502 cases of COVID-19, 6 new deaths Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 502 new cases of COVID-19, and 6 confirmed deaths. South Carolina has had a total of 454,683 cases since and pandemic began, and 7,849 total deaths. DHEC also announced…
571 new cases of COVID-19, 33 deaths in SC Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 571 new cases of COVID-19 in the state. Another 33 South Carolinians died from the virus. South Carolina has now reported 454,158 total cases of the virus since the pandemic…
Change your smoke detectors as you spring forward this weekend
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Daylight Saving is this weekend and while many people are focus on changing their clocks as we all get ready to adjust to one less hour and more daylight. Fire officials however say that's not all…
Processing of latest stimulus payments have already begun
WASHINGTON (AP) - Along with daylight saving time, this weekend could bring Americans fatter bank balances. Officials at the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service say processing the new round of stimulus payments has already begun. The aim is to…
Lexington County Coroner identifies victim from fatal collision at Bethany Church Road intersection
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a man who passed away in the hospital a day after being involved in a vehicle collision. The coroner says 26-year-old Phillip Auston Jones Friday due to injuries sustained in the collision on Thursday.
Sumter man arrested after investigators find more than 1,500 grams of marijuana among other drugs while executing search warrant
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested after investigators found over 1,500 grams of marijuana as well as other drugs while executing a search warrant at a residence on Rifle Lane.
Several roads in downtown Lexington to be closed Saturday for the Shamrock Parade
On Saturday, officials say several roads in downtown Lexington will be closed for the Shamrock Parade.
Lexington woman sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for cocaine, meth charges
According to acting U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina M. Rhett DeHart, a Lexington woman has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug charges. Authorities say 38-year-old Ashley Shay Cook plead guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine.
Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh hosting series of mask giveaways
Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh is hosting a series of free COVID-19 testing and mask giveaway events.
