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LPD: Two suspects arrested for robbing a man attempting to sell them an iPhone
The Lexington Police Department says they arrested two individuals Tuesday afternoon, after they allegedly robbed a man trying to sell them an iPhone.
Wildlife officials urge temporary removal of bird feeders
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is urging residents who own bird feeders to remove them until next month, pointing to a rise in bird deaths that could be caused by dirty feeders. Wildlife officials…
Company coming to Midlands brings job opportunities
Clarendon County, SC (WOLO) -- A company is getting ready to set up shop in the Midlands, and along with it will come some employment opportunities. 'On Time Distribution, LLC.' announced plans to establish…
Jasper Co. man accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct with children
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The South Carolina law Enforcement Division has arrested a Jasper County man accused of conducting sexual acts with children. SLED agents arrested 59 year old Terrance Hill Tuesday and charged him with three counts of First-Degree…
DHEC calls Darlington Speedway vaccine event 'incredible success'
Darlington, SC (WOLO) -- We have an update about the largest vaccination event in the state that took place at the Darlington International Speedway Friday March 5th, 2021. According to the Department of…
Sumter PD: 78-year-old business owner struck and robbed Monday morning
According to the Sumter Police Department, a 78-year-old business owner was struck in the head and robbed outside his store Monday morning.
South Carolinians push for hate crime legislation
South Carolina is just one of three states without hate crime legislation, but a current house bill, if passed, would change that, and hold South Carolinians accountable for committing bias motivated crimes.
Wilkes Road residents call on city officials to help with constant flooding on their street
Some residents on Wilkes Road are calling on Columbia city officials to help fix what they claim is constant flooding on their street. The residents say they are supposed to be in a non-risk flood zone.
CPD UPDATE: 25-year-old man found safe after being reported missing last week
The Columbia Police Department says Donald Williams has been found and is safe.
RCSD: Three juveniles arrested for armed robbery, deputies looking for fourth
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested three juveniles for an armed robbery in the Harbison area.
RCSD looking for missing man with medical conditions
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are looking for a man who has been missing since Friday. Deputies say they found the vehicle of 59-year-old Vernon Williams was located on I-77 near mile marker four.
Support local artists this Saturday at the third annual Cottontown Art Crawl
You're invited to the third annual Cottontown Art Crawl this Saturday. The free event is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on Sumter Street here in Columbia.
SCSO: Man accused of breaking into house, attacking former girlfriend and other man
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a man wanted for breaking into his former girlfriend's residence before attacking her and another man. Officials say the suspect also destroyed property while at the house.
Kershaw Co. Coroner's Office releases identity of two individuals who died as a result of a house fire
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office has released the identity of two individuals who died as a result of a house fire on Lyttleton Street.
Columbia City Ballet brings Cinderella to the Koger Center!
The Columbia City Ballet will make a fairy tale come true with its production of Cinderella! You can catch the show at the Koger Center for the Arts on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. and on March 27 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Brookland Baptist partnering with Lexington Medical Center to open vaccine clinic
Brookland Baptist Church and the Lexington Medical Center will have a COVID-19 vaccine clinic starting this Thursday. It will be at the church at 1066 Sunset Boulevard from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.
75 jobs coming to Clarendon County through On Time Distribution
On Time Distribution, LLC, announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon county. The water and air filtration company says the $5.8 million investment will create 75 new jobs over the next five years.
LCSD: Leesville man and woman arrested on drug charges
According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, a man and woman from Leesville were arrested after deputies found three one-pot meth labs in their truck.
Some businesses see slight increase as normal alcohol sales resume
(CNN) --- This past weekend was the first opportunity for South Carolina residents to stay out later to enjoy a beer or cocktail after the Governor lifted a restriction on the…
Decision to come soon on temporary block of SC abortion law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A federal judge said Monday that a decision will come shortly on whether to suspend a new South Carolina law banning abortions through the end of a legal challenge from Planned Parenthood. U.S. District Judge Mary…
Newberry Sheriff's search for suspects accused in gas station car theft
Newberry, SC (WOLO) -- The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man and woman captured on surveillance moments before Deputies say the two stole a car from the…
Lexington Police actively search for carjacking suspect
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington Police is hoping you can help them locate a man suspected in a carjacking officials say took place just before 7:30 Monday night. Authorities say they attempted…
South Carolina begins Phase 1B of vaccine distribution, some teachers already getting their shots
A majority of South Carolinians now have access to a COVID-19 vaccine Monday. That includes those aged 55 and older, anyone 16 and older with high risk medical conditions, and front-line workers with high occupational risk.
CPD looking for man suspected of breaking into and stealing $3,000 worth of tools from a truck
The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for a man accused of breaking into a truck and taking a reported $3,000 worth of tools. Officials say the incident occurred last weekend at a hotel located at 750 Saturn Parkway.
