Nightime detours coming to I-20 West between mile markers 61 and 54 this week
According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the Westbound Local Lane of I-20 between mile markers 61 and 54 will be closed at night from May 11-14.
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City of Columbia pools to open May 29
Get those bathing suits out of storage! The City of Columbia announced that pools will open Saturday, May 29.
Richland County Coroner identifies teens who died during shooting on Ulmer Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of two teens who were killed during a shooting that took place Monday night on Ulmer Road.
SCSO: Former detention center officer facing solicitation of prostitution, misconduct in office charges
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a former detention center officer was arrested Tuesday and charged with solicitation of prostitution and misconduct in office.
UofSC President Bob Caslen offered to submit resignation over the weekend, but it was not accepted
A spokesperson for the University of South Carolina says President Bob Caslen offered to resign over the weekend, but it was not accepted.
The Blood Connection teaming up with Gaston PD for a blood drive Thursday
The Blood Connection is teaming up with the Gaston Police Department for a blood drive this Thursday.
CPD: Two men died after fatal shooting at Madison Station Apartments
Columbia Police Department says two men have died after a fatal shooting at the Madison Station Apartment complex.
Mask wearing now optional in Lexington Richland District Five
Lexington,SC (WOLO) --- Emotions rang high in and outside of the Lexington Richland meeting Monday night. Dozens of parents, teachers and students stood up for and against having to wear a mask…
UofSC President apologizes for commencement speech oversight
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- During graduation ceremonies over the past weekend, University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen spoke to students, staff and parents. Monday however, he started to get flack from some who noticed a few errors in his…
Candidate for mayor of Columbia, Sam Johnson, says Columbia should hire a Chief Health Officer
One of the candidates for mayor in the City of Columbia thinks there should be a Chief Health Officer. On Monday, Sam Johnson held a news conference with leaders from the Midlands medical community.
Kershaw Co. School Board breaks ground on brand new high school
In January of last year, an EF2 tornado ripped through a Kershaw County High School, and Monday marked the beginning of something new. Members of the Kershaw County School Board held a ground breaking ceremony on the site of what will become the brand new North Central High School.
RCSD investigating weekend shooting at Hookah club on Broad River Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting that took place at Hookah on the River over the weekend.
Support National Police Week by running in the 5k Foot Pursuit race this Saturday
It's National Police Week, and the West Columbia Police Officers Foundation is hosting its annual 5k Foot Pursuit this Saturday. You can run or walk through the streets of West Columbia beginning at City Hall at 8 a.m.
Sumter County Sheriff's Office hosting blood drive Wednesday
Sumter County deputies are hosting a blood drive this Wednesday. You can donate at the Sheriff's Office from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lexington-Richland Five Board to discuss mask requirement at meeting Monday
The Lexington-Richland District Five Board will meet Monday to discuss the mask requirement. Last week, the Board of Trustees voted to remove the requirement, but they later reversed that decision.
Veterans focused vaccine clinic open this week at the Sumter County Civic Center
Sumter County is hosting a vaccine clinic for veterans this week. While the event is focused on vaccinating veterans, the public is welcome to come out and get vaccinated Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Sumter County Civic Center.
KCSO UPDATE: Man injured after accidentally shooting himself Monday morning in Elgin
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a shooting that took place Monday morning around the 1500 block of Smyrna Road. Deputies say one individual is being sent to the hospital with a non life threatening injury to their arm. As the investigation continued, deputies say they determined that the victim accidentally shot themselves.
$1.7 billion, five-part, 8-year SC road project set to begin
South Carolina road crews are getting ready for the first of a five-part, $1.7 billion project to untangle where Interstates 20, 26 and 126 meet west of downtown Columbia. The project is being called Carolina Crossroads and is scheduled to last through 2029.
Driver killed after vehicle overturns on Nelson's Ferry Road in Clarendon
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver was killed on Nelson's Ferry Road after a vehicle overturned on Sunday.
378 new cases of COVID-19, 8 additional deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 378 new cases of COVID-19, and 203 probable cases. South Carolina has now reported a total of 485,766 cases since the pandemic began. Another 8 deaths were also reported…
Man charged with DUI in fatal hit-and-run in Columbia
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A Columbia man has been arrested and faces multiple charges after officials say he rear-ended a dirt bike, killing the driver, and left the scene. The South Carolina Highway Patrol says the crash happened on Friday, May 7th…
Police say standoff at Camden motel ends peacefully Saturday
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO): Officers with the Camden Police Department say a standoff with a suspect at a Camden motel ended peacefully Saturday. Officials say officers safely negotiated the surrender and arrest of a man who locked himself in a room…
SC adds 425 cases of COVID-19, 19 deaths Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced an additional 425 cases of COVID-19. Another 19 deaths have also been reported. South Carolina has now reported 485,387 total cases and 8,438 total deaths. DHEC also reports a 3.4%…
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott praise Governor for end of unemployment assistance
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott of South Carolina are praising the governor for ending federal unemployment assistance participation. Senator Graham says he agrees with the Governor that…
South Carolinians react to Governor McMaster's call for DEW to end P.U.A
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) -- Governor Henry McMaster says it's time to get people back to work. Effective June 30th the South Carolina's Governor has ordered the Department of Unemployment…
