Town of Pine Ridge gets new top cop
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Town of Pine…
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Could Johnson and Johnson vaccine impact us locally
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) --- Local health officials and pharmacies workers are listening to these recommendations saying they wont administer any of their Johnson and Johnson vaccine supply for the…
Shooting at local apartment leaves man in critical condition
Richland County, SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking into a shooting they say left a man hospitalized Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the incident took place at the Austin Woods apartment complex along Garners Ferry Road after…
Multiple events promise to keep the Midlands bustling
(ABC News) -- If you are looking for something to do, we have you covered with various events that will keep the Midlands bustling over the next few days and you can join…
Local gun shop owner shares his concerns with Constitutional Carry Act, as it moves through the Senate
COLUMBIA (WOLO): The Constitutional Carry Act has made its way to the senate, after passing in the house last week. If passed by the senate, the bill would allow South Carolinians to openly…
City officials hold ribbon cutting to unveil improvements made at E.B. Sessions Park
Some new playground improvements are in place in the City of Columbia, as part of the city's Master Plan. City Councilman Ed McDowell and the Parks and Recreation Department held a ribbon cutting at the E.B. Sessions playground.
COVID-19 vaccines available Wednesday at the former Fairfield Memorial Hospital
According to officials, Fairfield County Government and Fairfield Medical Associates are teaming up to offer COVID-19 vaccines while supplies last Wednesday.
LCSD: Arson suspect charged with setting three additional fires in 2020
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a man arrested for setting two building fires in March is facing additional arson charges for three 2020 fires.
Midlands drivers see slight dip in gas prices
There is some good news for those filling up at the pump. Gas prices have actually fallen, but only a little. Right now, drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.51 a gallon.
Saluda County deputies arrest man on meth charge following traffic stop
Saluda County deputies say they have arrested a man on a narcotics charge after a traffic stop.
Sumter County deputies looking for man wanted for assault, damaging a vehicle
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says deputies are looking for a man accused of punching a woman in the head area and damaging a vehicle.
Pine Ridge Police Department introducing new police chief Tuesday evening
The Pine Ridge Police Department will have a new chief starting Tuesday. Andre Williams will be sworn in at 7 p.m. during a Town Hall meeting.
Family Health Centers administering COVID-19 vaccines in Orangeburg Tuesday
Family Health Centers, Inc. is hosting a COVID-19 walk-in vaccination site Tuesday in Orangeburg. You can get your shot at the Town of North's Community Center Square on Salley Road now until 4 p.m.
RCSD looking for missing man with medical conditions
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking for a 59-year-old man who was reported missing after being last seen at his home on Sunday. Deputies are looking for Leonard Dover, who was last seen at his home off R L Coward Road, and was headed towards Garners Ferry Road on foot.
RCSD UPDATE: 13-year-old reported missing now found safe
UPDATE: The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Mekayla Martin was found and is safe.
SCSO: Sumter man charged with attempted murder for shooting incident on Friday
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man is facing an attempted murder charge for a shooting incident that took place Friday.
DHEC offers free testing during STD Awareness week
(ABC News) -- April 11th through the 17th is National STD Awareness week. In recognition of that, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is offering free screenings at its clinics across…
Duo accused of stealing from area church arrested
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department has arrested two people of stealing valuable property from a place of worship. According to CPD, 55 year old Deborah Leslie and 57 year old Gary…
U.S. Army Aviation Branch celebrates 38 years of service
COLUMBIA, SUMTER CO. (WOLO): Retired aviator, Robert Moody, served with the U.S. Army's Aviation branch for 25 years, working as a Pilot in Command, and Air Mission Commander. Monday’s 38th birthday celebration of the U.S.…
SLED: Three Richland County women charged with violating Computer Crimes Act
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, three Richland County women are charged with violating the Computer Crimes Act.
Spring is in full bloom with "Art Blossoms" at the Columbia Museum of Art
Spring has sprung, and the Columbia Museum of Art is launching an brand new "Art Blossoms" exhibit and museum fundraiser this week. From this Wednesday-Sunday, you can experience fine art, flowers, garden clubs and designers. They have a bunch of different events, beginning with the opening celebration Wednesday night at 6 p.m.
City of Columbia leaders welcome spring by planting wildflowers at the intersection of Main and Elmwood
Some of us have been doing some spring planting, and so has the City of Columbia. Monday afternoon, Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilman Howard Duvall and other city leaders planted wildflower seeds at the intersection of Main Street and Elmwood Avenue.
OCSO: 17-year-old charged with the murder of another teen
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says a 17-year-old boy is facing a murder charge for a fatal shooting near Santee last year.
SC Lottery: Manning gas station sells winning ticket worth $100,000
Someone in Manning is holding onto a lottery ticket worth $100,000. According to the South Carolina Education Lottery, the winning Palmetto Cash 5 ticket was sold at Tanner's on Alex Harvin Highway.
Columbia man convicted on firearm, crack charges after assaulting a woman at a laundromat in October
On Friday, acting U.S. Attorney M. Rhett DeHart says a Columbia man was convicted of firearm and drug charges following a three day trial.
