KCSO looking for suspect who robbed a Dollar General in Lugoff
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is asking for information about a suspect who, they say, robbed the Dollar General located on Wateree Dam Rd in Lugoff.
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Beloved Riverbanks Zoo koala, Lottie, passes away at 19
On Wednesday, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced the passing of their beloved koala, Lottie. Lottie lived to be 19-years-old, the zoo says she was considered one of the world's oldest koalas.
SLED & Crimestoppers still investigating a triple murder in Bowman last year
SLED & Midlands Crimestoppers are still investigating a triple murder in Bowman last year during the Memorial Day weekend.
DHEC experiencing high volume of calls for Vaccine Appointments for those 70 and up
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina residents over 70-years-old can now register to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. DHEC's Vaccine Advisory Committee met Wednesday morning, and leaders continue to urge patience as officials work to distribute the vaccine as quickly and…
Pedestrian hit by a vehicle dies on North Road in Orangeburg
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle on North Road on Wednesday.
Prayer vigil set for Sumter teen missing since the day after Christmas
Sumter, SC (WOLO) -- The search continues in Sumter for a teen missing since the day after Christmas. A family friend says a prayer vigil will take part this Friday night January 15th …
Governor McMaster delivers State of the State address to South Carolinians
Governor McMaster held his state of the state address Wednesday evening, with a focus on the state’s economy and education following an unprecedented pandemic year.
Hospitals running out of appointment slots as COVID vaccine access expands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - People trying to schedule their COVID-19 vaccine shots inundated South Carolina health care providers with thousands of phone calls Wednesday morning. It was the first day people ages 70 and older could register to get the…
OCSO provides potential tip in identifying body found in freezer last week
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office has discovered a potential clue in identifying the body found in a freezer on January 3.
OCSO: Charlotte man arrested with stolen lawn mowers, rental truck
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says deputies arrested a man Tuesday morning, and recovered stolen property in his possession.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, health leaders give coronavirus vaccine update
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin hosted a press conference with updates on COVID-19 vaccines. He was joined by other health leaders to address the vaccination process, the surge in cases and safety precautions.
LIVE UPDATE on the Wednesday morning plane crash in the Rosewood area
A small aircraft crashed into the yard of a home in the Rosewood area Wednesday morning. ABC Columbia’s Lindsey Goodwin has been on scene all day, following any developments and she gave us a live update from the neighborhood where it all happened
Horry County police officer killed in the line of duty Tuesday night
A Horry County police officer was killed in the line of duty Tuesday night. Investigators say 57-year-old Melton Gore was picking up debris on Highway 22 when he was hit by a car.
12-year-old Lexington boy charged for neighborhood "swatting" calls
Lexington Police say a 12-year-old boy has been charged in connection with several "swatting" calls that were made from a neighborhood off Barr Road in Lexington.
SCSO: Man arrested after pointing gun at female victim
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested on December 30 and charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature.
Sumter woman faces assault charges for December incident
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a woman faces assault charges stemming back to an altercation that occurred on December 14.
Manning man charged with attempted murder after New Year's Day shooting
According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, 44-year-old Pinkney Lee Gamble Jr. faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
SLED: Former Kershaw Co. deputy charged with assault, misconduct in office
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former deputy with the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office faces charges of assault and battery 2nd degree and misconduct in office.
Columbia man pleads guilty to failing to pay taxes withheld from employee paychecks
U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr. says a Columbia man was sentenced to a year and a half in prison after pleading guilty to failing to pay taxes withheld from employee paychecks.
CFD Chief Aubrey Jenkins speaks exclusively with ABC Columbia about Rosewood plane crash
Columbia Fire Department Chief Aubrey Jenkins spoke with ABC Columbia's Lindsey Goodwin about the small plane that crashed in the yard of a home in the Rosewood area and his department's response.
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook speaks on the response to the Rosewood plane crash
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says the Rosewood area is now secure after a small plane crashed into the yard of a home near Kennedy Street and Prentice Avenue.
Columbia Fire Chief provides updates on the small plane crash in the Rosewood area
Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins spoke with the media on Wednesday afternoon to provide information about a small plane that crashed at a residence in the Rosewood area.
CPD: Small plane crashes into Rosewood residence
On Wednesday morning, the Columbia Police Department tweeted out that a small plane crashed into a residence in the Rosewood area.
Richland School District Two holding emergency meeting to discuss extending eLearning period
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees announced that they will hold an emergency meeting, on Wednesday, to discuss whether or not they should extend the district's eLearning period for all students.
Richland School District One extends e-learning through Jan. 29
Richland School District One is extending its e-learning period through January 29 during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
