CPD invites you to have "Coffee with a Cop" this Friday!
If you've ever wanted to have your morning coffee with a cop, the Columbia Police Department has got you covered.
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Consumer News: Free wings from Hooters, Uber losses during the pandemic and more!
You could get 10 free wings from Hooters this Valentine's Day, if you destroy a picture of your ex. Every year, Hooters has a "Shred Your Ex" event on Valentine's Day, meaning you can bring in a picture of your ex and put it through their shredders.
SCSO: Sumter man facing multiple charges after holding woman at gunpoint and burglarizing her home
According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, a man faces several charges after he was accussed of entering a victim's residence and taking a cellphone.
LCSD: Lexington man accussed of taking video of nude female without her knowledge
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a man has been accussed of taking a video of nude female with his smartphone without her knowledge. Deputies say Harley Keith Wiles, 31, is charged with aggravated voyeurism.
Sumter PD: Man faces several charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
According to the Sumter Police Department, a man faces several charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
CPD: Man arrested in connection with three armed robberies
Around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, the Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man accussed of three armed robberies over the past several months, while he pretended to be interested in buying items through Facebook.
Lexington Police looking for suspect accussed of vandalizing several businesses on Sunday
The Lexington Police Department is looking for an individual accussed of vandalizing several businesses on Sunday.
RCSD looking for suspect accussed of cutting his stepfather following argument over video game volume
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect accussed of cutting his stepfather with a knife.
Bishopville vaccination event scheduled for February 17
A vaccination event for those 65 and older will take place Wednesday, February 17 in Bishopville.
Lexington Co. Coroner releases identity of teen victim from fatal collision on Hwy 6 last week
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a teen who died several days after a vehicle collision on South Carolina Highway 6.
Prisma Health consolidating vaccination sites to better manage vaccine administration amidst increased demand
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, Prisma Health announced that they are cutting the number of coronavirus vaccination sites from 12 to six in order to better manage vaccine supplies amidst the increased demand. Prisma says the move will help them more efficiently serve patients and streamline site logistics.
A letter sent to CDC requests they 'evaluate vaccines effectiveness' for long term care residents
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---- The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) pen a letter to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) asking for them to take a closer look at how effective the COVID-19…
Sumter Police searching for missing 26-year-old man
The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing man.
Coroner identifies man who shot a woman, then himself on Adams Terrace Court in Lexington
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified a man who shot a woman multiple times, then turned the gun on himself on Wednesday.
CPD: One man shot at Dollar Tree on Garners Ferry Road
Officials from the Columbia Police Department say one man was shot at a Dollar Tree on Garners Ferry Road on Wednesday.
Columbia VA to host mass vaccination clinic for veterans at Colonial Life Arena
Columbia Veterans Affairs is teaming up with the University of South Carolina to host a mass vaccination clinic on President's Day.
Kidnapping, vehicle theft charges to be filed against Cayce abduction suspect
CAYCE, SC (WOLO) - Authorities announced Wednesday the charges to be filed against the suspect in the abduction of a two-year-old girl in Cayce. Shyheem Malik Phillips faces kidnapping and vehicle theft charges after police say he stole a car…
Lexington Co. man dies after shooting a woman before turning the gun on himself
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a man who shot himself after shooting a woman, is dead.
SkillsUSA students donate 450 bagged lunches to the Ronald McDonald House
Students from the SkillsUSA Center for Advanced Technical Studies donated 450 bagged lunches to the Pack-a-Smile program at the Ronald McDonald House Wednesday.
Remembering the life of Faye Swetlik, one year after her kidnapping
February 10 marks one year since the kidnapping and murder of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik.
CFD responds to house fire on Formosa Drive
Shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, crews with the Columbia Fire Department say they responded to a house fire on the 6700 block of Formosa Drive.
Cayce DPS: Person of interest wanted connection with abduction of two-year-old girl, now in custody
The Cayce Department of Public Safety says the person of interest wanted in connection with Tuesday's abduction of a two-year-old girl is now in police custody.
Sumter woman charged with two counts of child abuse
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a woman is in custody after children under her care were found to have several injuries on their faces and bodies.
Authorities looking to identify the man who abducted a two-year-old girl in Cayce
Authorities say they are searching for the man who stole a car and abducted a 2-year-old at the Quality Inn on Charleston Highway Tuesday night. Officials say the child and her puppy were found unharmed in the stolen vehicle near Happytown Road and Fallaw Road in the Gaston area at approximately 12:04 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Fairfield County deputies announce arrest of August murder suspect
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man in connection with a murder that took place on August 2, 2020. Deputies say Andrew Marquise Trapp was shot and killed and two others were injured during the shooting on Cole Trestle Road in Blair.
