Lexington County residents can now text 911 in case of an emergency. County officials say the new technology will allow hearing and speech impaired residents, as well as those in potentially dangerous situations, to reach out for help.
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker says a man has died after a single vehicle accident in the 2300 block of Beckwood Road. Officials say the accident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, and the driver was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Columbia Police Department says a woman was arrested in connection with an assault in North Columbia Tuesday afternoon.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one driver has died after a collision on Beckwood Road on Wednesday.
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified a victim of a multi-vehicle collision on US Highway 15 on Tuesday.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The COVID-19 economic downturn wasn't as bad as feared in South Carolina, so lawmakers suddenly have a lot more money to spend. The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday set aside money for a 2% raise for…
25 Lexington County residents were laid to rest Tuesday in a service thanks in part to County Coroner Margaret Fisher.
Getting vaccines in arms is a top priority for the Columbia City Council. The group met virtually this afternoon and discussed ways to encourage equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Several local officials are reacting to Tuesday's verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating after a utility trailer containing a toxic pesticide was stolen from a lumber company on Gardner Boulevard in Holly Hill.
In a verdict read late Tuesday afternoon, the jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of all three counts he faced. Chaucin was charged with second degree manslaughter, third degree murder and second degree manslaughter for the death of George Floyd.
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying an individual accused of shoplifting from the Walmart on Sunset Boulevard.
You can join the South Carolina State Museum to learn about the universe. The Boeing Observatory is teaming up with the museum for a Space Team Livestream tonight at 6:30 p.m. on the museum's Facebook page.
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The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a woman who may have information about a March 2020 shooting.
Some Columbia firefighters have a new ride! Monday morning, the Columbia Fire Department held a push-in ceremony for their new fire engine at Station 34 off of Hard Scrabble Road.
A coroner's office in South Carolina is holding its first public memorial service for people who died but their bodies weren't claimed by family or friends or were too poor to afford a burial. The Lexington County Coroner's Office will honor 25 people at its indigent burial service at 10 a.m.
Multiple local law enforcement agencies are taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Monday afternoon the SC Department of Natural Resources announced the portion of Garners Ferry Rd. in Richland County from the intersection with US Highway 601 to the Wateree River…
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a woman is accused of attacking a man with a hatchet on Saturday night.
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified a man who died in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
This week, the Lexington Medical Center has multiple opportunities for you to get your coronavirus vaccine.
The Columbia Fire Department says no one is hurt after a fire in The Creek at St. Andrews apartment complex on Saturday.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 577 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, and 14 confirmed deaths. South Carolina now has a total of 475,601 cases, and 8,222 total deaths. DHEC also reports a…
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 616 new cases of COVID-19. Another 12 South Carolinians have died. South Carolina has reported a total of 474,999 coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, and 8,208 deaths. DHEC…
