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Outgoing Fort Jackson commander awarded the Order of the Palmetto
The outgoing commander of Fort Jackson received the highest honor the state can bestow on one of its citizens.
One person dead in Monday morning accident on I-95 in Clarendon County
One person was killed in a Monday morning accident on I-95 South in Clarendon County.
Calhoun Co. deputies asking for help locating car they believe is connected to two vehicle break-ins
Deputies in Calhoun County need your help to locate a car believed to be connected to multiple vehicle break-ins Sunday in the Town of Cameron.
Former project director of V.C. Summer nuclear project to plead guilty in federal court Thursday
According to officials, former Westinghouse Electric Corporation Vice President and V.C. Summer Nuclear Project Director Carl Dean Churchman is scheduled to plead guilty Thursday to making a false statement to the FBI during their investigation of the failed project at the V.C. Summer site.
Founders Park to host Super Regional
College baseball in Columbia isn't over yet.
Midlands Technical College breaks ground on new Center for Business and Information Technologies
A groundbreaking was held at Midlands Technical College this morning for the Center for Business and Information Technologies at the Beltline campus. Leaders say the building will be a high tech hub for workforce development programs.
CPD looking for burglary suspect from break in at Pitt Stop on Forest Drive
The Columbia Police Department is asking for your help identifying a man accused of breaking into the Pitt Stop on Forest Drive and taking several items.
SCSO: Three men facing trafficking charges after deputies find nearly 40 pounds of marijuana in traffic stop
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says three men have been charged after deputies found nearly 40 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on May 26.
City of Columbia opens Misting Stations on hot days
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia is working to keep you cool in the heat of summer. The City announced they will operate misting stations in several parks when the heat index reaches 90…
Local Living: Richland Library Farmers Market open Wednesday, book signing at the State Museum this weekend and more!
Local Living: Richland Library Farmers Market open Wednesday, book signing at the State Museum this weekend and more!
United Way of the Midlands Hosting Breaking Barriers Workshop events this week
United Way of the Midlands is hosting a workshop series aimed at breaking down barriers people meet trying to join the workforce. The final two events of the virtual Breaking Barriers Workshop Series are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Newberry County Sheriff's Office: Woman facing kidnapping, additional charges after Sunday chase
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says a woman was arrested Sunday morning after leading law enforcement on a chase with a passenger in the car.
Columbia PD makes arrest in connection with murder at a Super 8 motel in May
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man for a murder at a Super 8 motel last month.
Put Down the Guns Now Young People organizations hopes faith can help turn people away from gun violence
Gun violence among young people and teenagers is becoming more prevalent here in the Midlands. Put Down the Guns now Young People Founder Jack Logan attended church service Sunday morning to pray over Columbia teens.
Second vaccination "party" coming to W.A. Perry MS this Saturday
W.A. Perry Middle School is hosting another COVID-19 vaccine party this Saturday. The drive-thru event is at the school's parking lot on Barhamville Road from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
LCPL Summer Reading program virtually exploring "Tails and Tales" from the Riverbanks Zoo
You and your kids can take part in the Lexington County Public Library's Summer Reading program! Today, you can learn about Riverbanks Zoo's most interesting stories in the "Tails and Tales from the Zoo" virtual event.
Coroner releases ID of victim killed in weekend shooting on Lawhorn Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a man who died after a shooting at a party on Lawhorn Road early Sunday morning.
Woman arrested and charged for fatal hit and run on US-1 in Saluda
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one woman has been arrested and charged for a fatal hit and run on US-1 Sunday.
No one is hurt after a private bar fire on Fairview Road in Lexington
Lexington County firefighters say no one is hurt after an early morning fire at a private bar on Fairview Road.
Benedict College football player dies in early morning car accident
The Benedict College family is heartbroken after a football player died in early morning car accident on I-77.
2 arrested for violating new state metals law in Sumter
A grandfather and grandson have been arrested in Sumter County under a new state law intended to stifle the catalytic converter theft market.
169 cases of COVID-19, 1 new death in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 169 new cases of COVID-19, and 99 probable cases. DHEC also announced 1 additional death to the more than 8,500 total deaths statewide since the pandemic began. South Carolina…
19-year-old man dead after party in Columbia Sunday morning
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A 19-year-old man is dead after a party in Columbia early Sunday morning. Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene at the 1000th block of Lawhorn Drive around 12:30 a.m. for reports of a shooting. The…
178 cases of COVID-19, 16 deaths in SC Saturday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 178 new cases of COVID-19, and 111 probable cases. DHEC also announced 16 additional deaths to the more than 8,500 total deaths statewide since the pandemic began. South Carolina…
