Sumter County Sheriff: Three arrested, face charges related to November shooting
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says that three individuals have been arrested and charged with crimes related to a shooting that took place on November 24.
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DHEC: 1,612 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 35 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday.
RCSD investigating deadly shooting in the Hopkins area
The Richland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Tuesday evening shooting that left one dead.
Lexington School District One passes one-time employee payment package
Tuesday night, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees passed a one-time employee payment package.
SLED: Former detention center officer charged with misconduct
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former detention center officer with the Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office has been charged with sexual misconduct with an inmate.
Prisma offers free COVID testing Friday, Saturday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- You can get free COVID-19 testing from Prisma Health this Friday December 4 and again on Saturday December 5th. Tests will take place at the Columbia Place mall on…
Two men struck by car on Elmwood Avenue
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --The Columbia Police continue to investigate an accident that left two men, ages 24 and 29 injured. Authorities say two men crossed the street 'unlawfully' in the 1400 block of Elmwood…
Suspect arrested after being shot in self-defense by armed victim
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested a Cayce man who was shot in self-defense after investigators said he fired first in a Saturday night shooting. Christopher James Costello, 22, faces two…
"We want our voices to be heard": Staff shortage leads to three Midlands high schools closing Tuesday
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) -- Three Midlands high schools had to close Tuesday due to a severe staffing shortage. Several teachers at Irmo, Chapin, and Dutch Fork High Schools opted not to come in Tuesday…
One person killed in vehicle collision on Two Notch Road
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say one person was killed in an accident Monday night on Two Notch Road.
OCSO: Two suspects arrested in connection with November murder
On Tuesday, the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of two men believed to be connected to a murder that took place on November 4.
RCSD hosts Giving Tuesday food drive
On Tuesday, the Richland County Sheriff's Department took part in Giving Tuesday by holding a food drive.
Columbia City Council meets to discuss city's coronavirus response
The coronavirus was a hot topic at Tuesday's Columbia City Council meeting.
AP: South Carolina capital city mayor to head US diplomacy group
The mayor of South Carolina's capital city is taking on a leadership role at an international organization.
DHEC: 1,297 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 13 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
Four Lexington County men arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that four Lexington County men have been arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Lexington Richland District Five to hold special board meeting after three schools close Tuesday morning
In a statement released Tuesday morning, Lexington Richland School District Five announced a special-called board meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Three Lexington Richland District Five High schools closed Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Three high schools in Lexington Richland District Five are closed and students will learn virtually, according to a message on the Districts website. On the Districts website, an alert reads: Chapin High School, Irmo High School and…
Richland Co. seeking public's help in identifying suspect in murder of Jack Robinson back in 1996
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in identifying a suspect in the murder of a Columbia man 24 years ago. Authorities say Jack Robinson, 65, was stabbed…
Saluda Shoals Park hosting annual Holiday Lights on the River through end of the year
Saluda Shoals Park is having their annual drive-thru Holiday Lights on the River show.
Columbia man pleads guilty to drug, firearm charges, sentenced to over 10 years in prison
According to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., a Columbia man has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for drug and firearm charges.
AP: SC House to meet this week to organize, not pass bills
All 124 members of the South Carolina House are returning to Columbia this week, but the goal is to organize, not to pass laws. The House plans to meet Tuesday and Wednesday to get ready for the 124th session of the General Assembly scheduled to start Jan. 12.
AC Flora baseball player killed in vehicle wreck Saturday night
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has confirmed the victim from a fatal car wreck as being 17-year-old Bailey Pratt.
Toys for Tots "Fill the MRAP" toy drive begins
On Monday, Lexington Police Chief Terrrence Green announced the start of the annual Toys for Tots "Fill the MRAP" toy drive.
Driver killed in single-vehicle collision on Garners Ferry Road
Highway Patrol says one person was killed after a crash in Richland County on Saturday, November 29th. Troopers say it happened on...
