12-year-old Lexington boy charged for neighborhood "swatting" calls
Lexington Police say a 12-year-old boy has been charged in connection with several "swatting" calls that were made from a neighborhood off Barr Road in Lexington.
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SCSO: Man arrested after pointing gun at female victim
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested on December 30 and charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature.
Sumter woman faces assault charges for December incident
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a woman faces assault charges stemming back to an altercation that occurred on December 14.
Manning man charged with attempted murder after New Year's Day shooting
According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, 44-year-old Pinkney Lee Gamble Jr. faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
SLED: Former Kershaw Co. deputy charged with assault, misconduct in office
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former deputy with the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office faces charges of assault and battery 2nd degree and misconduct in office.
Columbia man pleads guilty to failing to pay taxes withheld from employee paychecks
U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr. says a Columbia man was sentenced to a year and a half in prison after pleading guilty to failing to pay taxes withheld from employee paychecks.
CFD Chief Aubrey Jenkins speaks exclusively with ABC Columbia about Rosewood plane crash
Columbia Fire Department Chief Aubrey Jenkins spoke with ABC Columbia's Lindsey Goodwin about the small plane that crashed in the yard of a home in the Rosewood area and his department's response.
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook speaks on the response to the Rosewood plane crash
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says the Rosewood area is now secure after a small plane crashed into the yard of a home near Kennedy Street and Prentice Avenue.
Columbia Fire Chief provides updates on the small plane crash in the Rosewood area
Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins spoke with the media on Wednesday afternoon to provide information about a small plane that crashed at a residence in the Rosewood area.
CPD: Small plane crashes into Rosewood residence
On Wednesday morning, the Columbia Police Department tweeted out that a small plane crashed into a residence in the Rosewood area.
Richland School District Two holding emergency meeting to discuss extending eLearning period
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees announced that they will hold an emergency meeting, on Wednesday, to discuss whether or not they should extend the district's eLearning period for all students.
Richland School District One extends e-learning through Jan. 29
Richland School District One is extending its e-learning period through January 29 during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Driver dies after vehicle hit a tree and caught fire on U.S. Highway 1 in Kershaw
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a collision where the vehicle caught fire on Tuesday.
COVID vaccine available for those 70 and older
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) provided more details about how those over 70 can receive the COVID vaccine. The agency says those who qualify…
SC legislators say keeping South Carolinians safe is top priority for 2021 legislative session
Class is back in session at the State House, as today legislators kicked off the first day of the 2021 legislative session.
SC Legislative Session begins: Live Update from the State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, South Carolina Legislators kicked off the first day of the 2021 Legislative Session. ABC Columbia’s Lindsey Goodwin has an update on some issues at the top of the agenda…
AP: Complaint filed against SC AG over election challenge
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's top prosecutor is facing a disciplinary complaint, accused of supporting a ``false and frivolous'' lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The filing by a Columbia attorney accuses Attorney General Alan Wilson and 16…
Victims found following Camden house fire identified
Camden, S.C. (WOLO)-- Kershaw Co. Coroner David West says two people whose bodies were found following a house fire in Camden were murdered. West says Steven and Nancy Hales both died due to homicide. The…
King Day at the Dome goes virtual in 2021
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Just like other annual events in Columbia in recent times, King Day at the Dome is going virtual. According to the South Carolina branch of the NAACP this year's event will take place on-line starting at 10am on…
UofSC investigating student's alleged participation in US Capitol assault
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina is investigating reports that at least one student took part in last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building. The university released this statement Tuesday, "The…
RCSD asking for help identifying suspect who robbed a tire shop
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for help identifying a man accused of an armed robbery.
Spearman announces 2021 legislative priorities for Dept. of Education
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State Superintendent of Education outlined her department's priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Spearman says her top priorities will be to ensure the health and wellness of all students…
Demonstrators take to the State House to protest mask mandates, while another group calls for statue removal
There were protesters at the State House Tuesday afternoon as demonstrators were seen holding up a sign that reads, "COVID IS NOT GOING AWAY, BUT OUR FREEDOMS HAVE."
Masters plans on limited attendance for April's golf major
The Masters Tournament announced on Tuesday that intends to limit attendance at April's tournament.
CPD coordinating with other agencies to prepare for potential events leading to Inauguration Day
Columbia Police say they are working with state and federal law enforcement to monitor events leading up to and including Inauguration Day.
