Lexington man arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of a Lexington man for charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
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CPD: Man arrested after being accused of scamming victim out of over $300,000
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man who is accused of scamming a victim out of over $300,000.
Columbia City Council to host public meeting regarding new zoning map
The City of Columbia City Council will host a public meeting about adoption of a new city-wide zoning map that corresponds with the newly adopted Uniform Development Ordinance.
SLED investigating officer involved shooting with Chester County deputy
Officers with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division say they are investigating an officer involved shooting that took place in Chester County on Sunday afternoon.
RCSD asking for help identifying suspect from an assault and robbery at the Kroger on Two Notch Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who, they say, assaulted another man and stole gift cards he was attempting to purchase.
Lexington Police search for 11-year-old near Old Cherokee Rd.
COLOMBIA (WOLO): Update 5:45pm: Lexington Police say Olivia Oexner has been found by officers and she is being transported to the hospital. Community Crisis Response & Intervention (CCRI) is assisting in the incident. Officers of the Lexington Police Department are…
3,952 new coronavirus cases in SC, 28 new deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- DHEC reported 3,952 new cases of covid-19 in South Carolina Sunday, and 28 confirmed deaths. South Carolina’s total confirmed cases is 296,093. 5,042 South Carolinians have died from the virus. Of the 13,364 most recent test…
DHEC hosting hundreds of Coronavirus test sites in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging people to get tested for Coronavirus. DHEC has set up numerous testing sites across the State. These sites are located at various locations, and many are…
DHEC reports 4,219 new coronavirus cases, 84 deaths in SC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 4,219 new coronavirus cases and 84 new deaths in the state. This data is accurate as of Wednesday, December 30th. South Carolina now has a total of…
Give the Gift of Life in the New Year
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- This New Year you can help save lives by donating blood. ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the American Red Cross in the New…
Fields’ day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28
Trevor Lawrence was 33 for 48 for 400 yards and three total touchdowns in what is expected to be the junior’s final college game. His final pass was intercepted, but Clemson (10-2) went 34-2 in his starts and won a national title when he was a freshman.
Prisma welcomes first baby of the New Year
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Welcome to the world Keanna Grace. Every year the folks at Prisma Health welcome the first baby of the new year. This year it is Keanna Grace who was born…
List of Midlands school districts temporarily moving online following winter break
Several school districts throughout the Midlands have opted to temporarily move to a virtual learning model for students following winter break.
CPD searching for man suspected of shooting another man outside a Farrow Road gas station
The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for a man who shot a 51-year-old man outside the EZ Spot gas station on Farrow Road.
RCSD investigating fatal shooting at a motel
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the Red Roof Inn at 7431 Nates Road on Thursday night.
Main Street restaurants prepare to ring in 2021
New Year's Eve certainly looks a lot different around the world and right here in the Midlands during the age of COVID-19.
OCSO: Three men arrested, charged with stealing catalytic converters
According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, three men have been arrested and charged with stealing catalytic converters from local vehicles.
Sumter man pronounced dead after shooting on Wednesday night, two suspects arrested
According to the Sumter County Coroner's Office, a man died as a result of a shooting incident that took place Wednesday night.
City of Columbia cautions drivers to avoid flood-prone areas
The City of Columbia is reminding drivers to avoid flood prone streets during storms and periods of heavy rain.
Three people displaced after house fire on Heidt Street Thursday morning
On Thursday morning, the Columbia Fire Department says crews responded to reports of a house fire on the 1000 block of Heidt Street with possible occupant entrapment.
Lexington PD searching for suspects accused of stealing the license plate from a truck parked at a hotel
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects who, they say, stole the license plate from a truck parked at a hotel in the Town of Lexington.
Lugoff woman pronounced dead after wreck on Deschamps Road
According to the Sumter County Coroner's Office, a Lugoff woman was pronounced dead on the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Deschamps Road Wednesday morning.
Lawmakers unhappy with state's vaccine roll-out despite above average numbers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers are questioning the pace of the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout even as health officials say they're vaccinating people faster than the rest of the country. The health department says the state has administered…
City of West Columbia extends mask ordinance through the end of February
On Wednesday, the West Columbia City Council voted to extend the city's mask ordinance through the end of February.
Local health officials and Columbia Mayor stress staying home this New Year's Eve holiday
As covid-19 infections spread at alarming rates across South Carolina, local leaders and health officials held a virtual press conference Wednesday to urge South Carolinians to stay home this New Year’s Eve.
