Celebrate National Salvation Army Week with The Salvation Army of the Midlands at events this week
It's National Salvation Army Week, and The Salvation Army of the Midlands is hosting several events throughout the week to celebrate.
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Male teen found shot dead at Baron Dekalb Road in Kershaw
Kershaw County deputies say they are investigating a homicide after finding a teenage male shot to death on Baron Dekalb Road.
Kershaw Co. deputies say popular scam is making the rounds
Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) -- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is asking you to be on the look out for scammers that are trying to scare people into forking over money in a scam authorities say is once again making…
Hospitality, Tourism virtual hiring event held Thursday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- If you are in the market for a job in the hospitality or tourism industry you're in luck. The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association is teaming up with SC Works for a virtual hiring event…
Lexington PD enforcing traffic laws at collision prone intersections through May
Lexington Police are out in full force for the month of May monitoring collision prone intersections. Police say major intersections like the one on Sunset Blvd and Old Cherokee Road are becoming a bigger problem.
LCSD looking for wanted man recently seen in Aiken County
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they are looking a man wanted on multiple charges, including burglary and grand larceny.
SCSO K-9 gets new protective vest thanks to donations from the public
Sumter County K-9 Officer Kilo now has a brand new protective vest.
Richland Library Farmers Market open on Wednesdays at Main location
The Richland Library is hosting their Farmers Market on Wednesdays at the library's Main location on Assembly Street
West Columbia PD seeking information about suspects who broke into a concession stand at a park
The West Columbia Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two individuals accused of breaking into a concession stand at W. Wilson Howard Park on May 5.
Several bike rides to honor cyclists killed on the road scheduled in the Midlands Wednesday
Tomorrow, there are several community bike rides scheduled to honor cyclists who were killed or injured on roadways
South Carolina to allow full capacity at Tennessee baseball series
South Carolina is lifting its current capacity restrictions ahead of a massive series against Tennessee this weekend.
Study ranks Columbia as the fifth best city to start a career
According to wallethub.com, Columbia is the fifth best city in the country to start a career.
SC for Ed teachers advocate for change in the state's education system
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A protest planned by teacher’s organization SC for Ed was called off Monday out of fear for members’ safety after the group received threatening messages online. Instead, many teachers gathered…
Coroner releases ID of Colony Apartments shooting victim
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of the victim of a fatal shooting that took place this weekend at the Colony Apartments.
Richland County Coroner releases name of man who died in vehicle accident on Garners Ferry Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of a man who died as a result of a vehicle collision on Garners Ferry Road Monday morning.
Support the Irmo Outreach Committee on Food Truck Friday May 28
You can take your appetite to Irmo this weekend for Food Truck Friday!
Sumter man charged after deputies find him with reportedly stolen metal roofing
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested and charged after he was found with metal roofing that was reported stolen from a lot on Donnie Street.
The COMET partnering with rideshare apps to make sure your get to your vaccine appointment
The COMET is partnering with rideshare apps Uber and Lyft to make sure everyone has a ride to and from their vaccine appointments. It is all part of the "Don't Miss Your Shot" campaign with the United Way of the Midlands.
Colonial Pipeline flowing again, but gas prices are still up
If you are filling up at the pump here in the Midlands, it may take a few more days until you see shorter lines and more fuel.
Sumter County Coroner releases name of driver killed in accident Saturday
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has released the name of the driver who died in a single car accident that happened on Saturday on U.S. Highway 378 East.
SCHP: One person killed in early morning crash Saturday in Orangeburg County
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed in a crash early Saturday morning in Orangeburg County.
UPDATE: I-77 North back open after an overturned trailer blocked traffic at mile marker 10
I-77 North is back up and running with all lanes open, after an overturned tractor trailer blocked the highway at mile marker 10 Monday morning.
Motorcyclist killed in a vehicle collision on US Highway 15 in Sumter identified
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified the motorcyclist killed in a vehicle collision on US Highway 15 on Sunday.
SC for Ed cancels Monday protest at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC for Ed says it has canceled Monday's protest at the State House due to what it calls threatening messages. In a statement the group says it has received 'harassing and threatening messages from groups with extreme…
261 cases of COVID-19, 17 deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the state Department of Health & Environmental Control announced 261 new cases of COVID-19, and 218 probable cases. Another 17 deaths have also been reported. South Carolina has reported a total of 488,797 cases of Covid-19 since…
