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One dead after vehicle hits several trees on I-95 in Clarendon

The South Carolina Highway Patrol say one person is dead after a vehicle hit several trees on I-95 Sunday in Clarendon.

City officials: Be aware of possible flooding in certain areas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- More rain throughout Sunday could bring 1 to 2 inches of rainfall in the Midlands. The additional rain could cause minor flooding, say forecasters. The National Weather…

Two teens killed in Lexington Co. collision

A two-vehicle collision in Lexington County Friday killed two 18-year-olds, according to officials.

Man dead in Sumter Co. golf cart accident

A man driving a golf cart Friday night is dead after he was hit by another vehicle.

Local Law Enforcement enforce Sober or Slammer campaign

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Local and State law enforcement will be out on the roads ahead of the Labor Day Holiday. They'll be working on the Sober or Slammer campaign. In Lexington, Chief Terrence Green says officers will be participating in…

No shots fired during Westwood-Ridge View game

The Westwood vs. Ridge View football game Friday night was halted due to a disruption in the stands.

Three students injured in school shooting have been released from hospital

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - The three students injured in a school shooting at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School Wednesday have been released from the hospital and are recovering well, according to the school district. A statement sent out Friday evening said, "It…

SCHP: Motorcyclist killed in collision on SC-441

The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was killed in collision on SC-441 near US-521 Friday afternoon.

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ONE-ON-ONE: Nephron CEO explains decision to require employees to get vaccinated

Those who have not been vaccinated have a week to be fully vaccinated or to have started their two dose series.

Candidate for mayor of Columbia Tameika Isaac-Devine

Friday morning, Columbia City Council member and mayoral candidate Tameika Isaac-Devine spent time at Tolliver's Mane Event, a barber shop on North Main Street, where she met with voters.

Get to know the candidates for mayor in the City of Columbia Mayoral Forum

The Richland Library is giving you the opportunity to get to know the candidates to be the next mayor of Columbia. The City of Columbia Mayoral Forum will be held online from 3:30-5 p.m. this Sunday.

Richland Two file motion for temporary injunction regarding proviso prohibiting mask mandates

A Midlands school district is turning to the state's highest court to intervene in the dispute over mask mandates in schools.

SCSO: Deputies arrest man for pointing and presenting a firearm

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man is charged with pointing and presenting firearms at a person for an incident that occurred on August 6.

Sumter man charged with domestic violence for incident on Waynick

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man who was wanted for a domestic violence incident that occurred on July 29.

Pedestrian fatally hit by a vehicle on Parklane Road identified

The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Wednesday at Parklane Road.

Third booster shot awaits FDA approval

(CNN) -- A third round of shots is what White House officials say they plan to offer to fully vaccinated Americans who got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. So, where does that…

SC county Republican party leader dies from COVID-19

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'Why all this shooting?':Orangeburg high school incident prompts reaction from sheriff and superintendent

After more than 300 students were relocated inside for safety, law enforcement took a 14-year-old juvenile into custody after arresting him without incident on school property. He faces three counts of assault and battery charges.