Aspiring rapper admits fires at SC governor’s rental homes
An aspiring rapper won’t spend any more time in jail for burning down two rental houses owned by South Carolina’s governor.
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Victim identified in fatal collision on U.S. 76 in Newberry
The Newberry County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on US Highway 76 Thursday.
SC hospital says there is an urgent need to get more people vaccinated
Columbia, SC (WPDE)--- Across the country coronavirus positivity rates are soaring, and there are cases of that new strain popping up all over. That brings us to vaccines and the urgent need…
RCSD: Man accused of New Year's Eve murder turns himself in
Richland County deputies say a suspect is in custody in connection with a New Year's Eve murder. Investigators say William Moore-Holley turned himself in Wednesday night.
Update: Pet Supermarket in Lexington hosting fundraiser; adoption drive canceled
You have the chance to give a furry friend a new home. Pet Supermarket in Lexington is hosting a "furever home" adoption drive this Saturday.
Restaurant Week kicks off in South Carolina
It’s Restaurant Week in South Carolina. The food festival kicked off Thursday.
Red Cross collects enough blood to save 200 lives at ABC Columbia Blood Drive
On Tuesday, ABC Columbia partnered with the American Red Cross to for the ABC Columbia Blood Drive.
CPD: Woman charged with attempted murder for November shooting
Columbia Police have arrested a woman accused of a shooting in November that caused a man to suffer life-threatening injuries.
Gamecock women's basketball on pause, postpones Georgia game
The South Carolina women's basketball team is pausing all activities, after the results of Wednesday's COVID-19 testing.
Driver ejected and killed after a collision on U.S. Highway 76 in Newberry
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one driver has died after a collision early Thursday morning on U.S. Hwy. 76.
Columbia residents react to attack at the U.S. Capitol by angry protestors
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Leaders from across the country, including many here in South Carolina were not the only ones reacting to the more than four hour attack unfold on their…
Trump supporters gather at State House to protest election results
Dozens of Trump supporters gathered in front of the State House today, just hours before the electoral college was set to be certified, confirming Joe Biden as the President-Elect.
RCSD: Second arrest made in fatal shooting on Broad River Rd last month
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a second arrest has been made in connection with a fatal shooting that took place on Broad River Road last month.
COVID-19 vaccines starting to be administered at Shaw Air Force Base
The first vaccines have been administered at Shaw Air Force Base. Medical personnel on the base were the first to get the shots.
Supporters of President Trump gather outside the State House to protest election results
Supporters of President Trump are gathering in front of the State House in Columbia. This comes just hours before the Electoral College is set to be certified, confirming Joe Biden as the president-elect.
RCSD: Man arrested after stealing vehicle with owner's dogs inside
The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of a man who is accused of stealing a vehicle that had the owner's dogs inside.
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence enters NFL draft, likely No. 1 overall pick
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence officially declared for the NFL draft on Wednesday.
Paul Livingston chosen as Richland Co. Council Chair
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --Councilman Paul Livingston was re-elected Tuesday by Richland County Council to serve as its Chair as they held their first meeting of 2021. Co Council member Yvonne McBride…
Alabama’s Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years
On an Alabama team stacked with stars, DeVonta Smith emerged as the best player in college football.
Governor McMaster says he's "frustrated" with the pace of vaccine distribution in SC
Governor McMaster said he’s "frustrated" with the pace of the vaccine distribution in our state, and now the pressure’s on for health officials and those eligible to receive the vaccine in phase 1A with a new January deadline.
KCSO: Man arrested for kidnapping 11-year-old girl
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says 63-year-old Charles Dennis Hargett has been arrested for kidnapping an 11-year-old girl.
Sheriff Leon Lott sworn in for seventh term as Richland County Sheriff
For the past 24 years, Leon Lott has been the Sheriff of Richland County and Tuesday, he was sworn in for four more. This will be Sheriff Lott's seventh term.
Prisma Health administering monoclonal antibody treatment to high-risk COVID-19 patients
Prisma Health is administering the monoclonal antibody treatment to high-risk COVID-19 patients in the Midlands and the Upstate.
UPDATE: Sumter man found safe after being reported missing
The Sumter Police Department says they are searching for a missing man last seen at his friend's home on David Court on December 31.
KCSO arrests two individuals in connection with convenience store burglary
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says two men have been charged for a convenience store burglary that took place on White Pond Road Monday morning.
