Richland Co. Councilman hosts drive thru COVID testing, mask giveaway event
Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh is holding a series of free COVID-19 testing and mask giveaway events.
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Parents, Teachers and students wonder if full time face to face instruction is safe
(ABC NEWS) -- It's one of the most contentious debates surrounding the ongoing global pandemic, whether it's safe for childrwn to return to the class room for face to face instruction full time.…
Deadly pedestrian accident being investigated by SC Highway Patrol
Lexington, SC ( WOLO)--- The South Carolina Patrol continues to investigate an accident that took place at approximately 6:15 Tuesday night. According to investigators, 28 year old William Miller was walking in the roadway along…
FBI looks for woman who may have information on child sexual assault victim
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is hoping you can help them figure out who a woman is seen in a video with an 'endangered child'. According to investigators the…
Newberry Co. man arrested for posting obscene material on social media
A Newberry County man is in custody after deputies say he posted obscene material on social media.
Locals react to proposed federal minimum wage increase to $15 an hour
Congressional democrats are making a new push to raise the minimum wage to $15 dollars an hour, up from $7.25 an hour. The proposal would gradually increase over the next four years. How might that affect us here at home in South Carolina?
Richland District Two holding virtual job fair in February
Richland School District Two and SC Works Midlands are teaming up to host a virtual job fair on February 4.
RCSD: Man arrested, charged with murder of 16-year-old
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a man has been arrested and charged with murdering a 16-year-old.
COVID-19 vaccine site open Friday in Fairfield County
Residents of Fairfield County have a new opportunity to access the COVID-19 vaccine. A vaccination site will be available this Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot of Fairfield Medical Associates on West Moultrie Street.
Activists allege abuse and neglect at Camille Graham Correctional Institution
Community activists and family members say women in custody at Camille Graham Correctional Center in Columbia are the victims of abuse and negligence.
Richland County coroner identifies victims from fatal collision on Screaming Eagle Road
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified two people involved in a fatal collision after a chase with law enforcement Monday.
Columbia Councilman Sam Davis will not seek re-election
Columbia Councilman Sam Davis says he will not seek re-election this year. He made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday morning.
Highway Patrol investigating fatal collision on US-378
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a collision that killed one person in Lexington County Tuesday. It happened on US-378 near the intersection of Shorty Road around 6:30 p.m.
LCSD: Leesville man arrested after being found hiding in a stolen camper
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a Leesville man on Tuesday after he was found hiding in a stolen camper. Deputies say 53-year-old Rex Jason Corder is charged with operating a chop shop and receiving stolen goods.
RCSD: December double homicide suspect arrested in North Charleston
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, 32-year-old James Toatley was arrested in connection with a December 19 shooting on Fairfield Road that left two men dead.
Red Cross in need of blood donations in February
The American Red Cross says they need your help to donate blood to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Driver dies after hitting several trees on SC Highway 70 in Orangeburg
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after a collision on SC Highway 70 near Fogle Pond Road on Tuesday.
Columbia Police search for armed robbery suspect
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a man they say is a suspect in an armed robbery. According to authorities the incident took place…
Overturned timber truck temporarily closes Columbia intersection
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia police Department is asking anyone traveling along McCords Ferry Road at the intersection of Leesburg Road has been shut down after officials say a timber truck overturned blocking…
Lawmakers debate Fetal Heartbeat Bill Tuesday, pass amendment to add exceptions of rape, incest
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A highly contentious bill made its way to the senate floor Tuesday afternoon. The Fetal Heartbeat Bill, as it stands, would not allow an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, unless…
Mayesville man charged with burglary, damaging property after business break-in
Sumter deputies say a man is in custody after a break-in last week. Investigators say, on January 21, Jehrode Hodge broke into a business on the 4800 block of Florence Highway and caused $2,000 worth of damage to a door and the building's air conditioning unit.
Lexington Police looking for suspect accused of passing counterfeit bills
The Lexington Police Department says they are looking for an individual who passed counterfeit $50 bills at multiple Lexington businesses. Police say the incidents occurred on January 19.
LCSD: Swansea man arrested for weekend stabbing
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man accused of stabbing another man on Saturday. Authorities say 25-year-old Marshal Adam Hogston was arrested Monday and charged with attempted murder, carjacking and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Several Midlands school districts remaining virtual through end of month
A few Midlands school districts have announced plans to remain virtual through the end of this month.
Lexington-Richland Five returning to five day in-person school week, despite pushback
Lexington-Richland School District Five will return to fully face-to-face instruction after the board met last night and discussed the topic for hours.
