Holiday Lights on the River shine bright at Saluda Shoals
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Saluda Shoals Park is having their annual drive-thru Holiday Lights on the River event. Holiday Lights on the River runs each night from 6 p.m.-10 p.m., rain or shine,…
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DHEC reports 2,715 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 2,715 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 19 additional deaths. Saturday's reported numbers breaks the single-day record of new COVID-19 cases for the second day in…
Billy Napier interviewing for South Carolina job Saturday
Louisiana Coach Billy Napier is interviewing for South Carolina's open head coaching position Saturday, just one day after his team's 24-21 win over App State Friday night in Boone, NC.
It's time for the Salvation Army's familiar Red Kettles
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tis the season for bell ringing! The familiar Red Kettle's are up at area locations in the Midlands. Each year the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign raises thousands of dollars for…
Healthy, deeper No. 4 Clemson ready for championship run
Coach Dabo Swinney believes No. 4 Clemson is healthy and deeper as they prepare for another championship run after battling injuries and COVID-19-related issues.
Small businesses relying more on internet sales as a means to get more customers
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- Small businesses across the Midlands have had to adjust and adapt in order to stay afloat in 2020. For businesses like Galloway and Moseley, a jewelry store in Sumter, 2020…
Sumter Police investigate deadly crash
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter Police Department is still trying to investigate more details surrounding a deadly accident that took place Friday night. According to authorities, around 6:30 a car…
Dutch Fork makes history, wins fifth-straight state championship
The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes made history Friday night, topping TL Hanna, 28-6 in the 5A state championship. The win gives the Foxes an unprecedented five-straight state championships, something never done before in the history of the state.
Rembert man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, a Rembert man has been charged with criminal sexual misconduct with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
UPDATE: Man charged with murder of 72-year-old woman after argument over feeding feral cats
The Lexington Police Department has provided an update on the shooting death of 72-year-old Judy Burnett behind a shopping center on Thursday.
Several roads will be closed Sunday for the annual Town of Lexington Christmas Parade
The Town of Lexington annual's Christmas parade is this Sunday, and there are several road closures and detours drivers should be aware of.
72-year-old woman shot and killed after argument behind shopping center
One man is in custody after Lexington investigators say a 72-year-old Gilbert woman was shot in the face during what a witness says started as an argument behind the Town Square Shopping Center.
Former Sumter Police officer charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former police officer with the Sumter Police Department was arrested on Tuesday and has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Dutch Fork seeks unprecedented fifth-straight state title tonight
The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes will already go down in South Carolina history as one of the best dynasties in high school football.
"Operation Spread the Joy" collecting items to distribute to Columbia's homeless
The tenth annual "Operation Spread the Joy" campaign is now underway, hoping to bring holiday cheer to the homeless population in Columbia.
Lexington District Two experiencing high number of teacher absences at two schools on Friday
According to a statement released by Lexington School District Two, Brookland Cayce High School and Airport High School are experiencing a high number of teachers who requested personal illness leave today.
Internal report says Columbia Police Dept. "not prepared" for May protests in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Looking back on the protests that took place last May, the Columbia Police Department says it could have done a better job in preparing and training officers for what…
"The Color of Law" interview with Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine
The City of Columbia and other local partners are presenting a four part community conversation on race relations and gentrification.
No. 8 North Carolina State women beat No. 1 South Carolina
Raina Perez made a 3-pointer with 3:07 left that put No. 8 North Carolina State ahead to stay and the Wolfpack ended No. 1 South Carolina’s 29-game winning streak with a 54-46 victory Thursday night.
Elderly woman shot in the face during Lexington argument turned deadly
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- Around 5:40 Thursday evening the Lexington Police Department says they were called to the 7- hundred block of West Main Street. Once they arrived, police say they found…
DHEC: First doses of COVID-19 vaccine could come to South Carolina around December 14
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina could be receiving its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in just a matter of weeks. The state's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) anticipates that…
Actor Michael B. Jordan spends four days at Ft. Jackson to train for upcoming film
There was a little bit of Hollywood at Fort Jackson this week.
Irmo community members to clean up Rawls Creek area damaged by 2015 flood
Neighbors in one Irmo community will be volunteering later this month to clean up areas still damaged from the flood of 2015.
Man arrested as SCSO seizes approximately $40,000 worth of drugs while executing search warrant
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they confiscated more than 400 grams of various drugs while they were executing a search warrant at a residence on Wright Street.
SCANA, SCE&G settle lawsuit in nuclear fraud case
SCANA Energy and its subsidiary SCE&G have agreed to settle the lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission, charging them with defrauding investors by making false and misleading statements about the nuclear plant expansion, that was eventually abandoned.
