Several Midlands school districts remaining virtual through end of month
A few Midlands school districts have announced plans to remain virtual through the end of this month.
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Lexington-Richland Five returning to five day in-person school week, despite pushback
Lexington-Richland School District Five will return to fully face-to-face instruction after the board met last night and discussed the topic for hours.
Sumter County coroner identifies victim from fatal accident on Monday
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has identified the victim from a fatal accident that occurred on Monday night around 8 p.m. The coroner says 43-year-old Jermaine Williams died as a result of a vehicle versus bicycle accident that happened on Jackson Street at Miller Road.
OCSO: Murder suspect arrested, Lexington Co. teen also sought in connection with December fatal shooting
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested one man and are looking for another wanted in connection with a December shooting that left a man dead.
Mother in Lexington 5 School District creates petition after board returns to 5 day in-person learning
Students in the Lexington 5 School District, part of the hybrid learning model, are headed back to 5 day face to face learning next Monday. But many students and parents are concerned with the district’s decision.
CPD: Man arrested after robbing cell phone store
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man who robbed the Cricket Wireless on Bush River Road on Friday.
Students gather outside Lexington-Richland 5 board meeting to protest transition to five day in-person school week
Students in the Lexington-Richland 5 School District, who are part of the hybrid learning model, are transitioning from a four day in-person schedule to a five day face-to-face schedule, beginning next Monday, but many students and parents are concerned with the district’s decision.
Authorities investigating fatal crash on Screaming Eagle Road
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash that shut down parts Screaming Eagle Road around 3 p.m. on Monday.
LCSD: Gaston man arrested on gun and drug charges
he Lexington County Sheriff's Department says narcotics agents arrested a man originally wanted on traffic charges, after he ran from them with drugs in his pocket.
OCSO: 18-year-old charged with attempted murder for shooting last week
Orangeburg County deputies arrested a teenager for a shooting last week. Officials say 18-year-old Aloysius Green Jr. is charged with attempted murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime.
Victims identified in fatal vehicle collision on Boyd Crossing Road
The Newberry County Coroner's Office has identified the victims of a fatal vehicle collision on Saturday at Boyd Crossing Road.
DHEC announces 3,450 COVID-19 cases, 60 deaths Sunday in SC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, January 24th. DHEC reported 3,450 new coronavirus cases in South Carolina. This brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 376,987 and 5,915 total deaths. DHEC also says of the 13,560 most recent covid…
Prisma Health to offer in person appointment assistance for those eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolinians 70-years-old and above will soon be able to receive in-person assistance for scheduling their COVID-19 vaccine. Prisma Health announced that they are offering appointment assistance for those eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The assistance…
DHEC offering numerous free COVID-19 test sites across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials say testing sites in the Midlands and across the state, are set up for the month of January. According to DHEC you can visit scdhec.gov/findatest for the most current information. Officials with the South Carolina Department…
81-millimeter military explosive found in Lake Murray, detonated safety Saturday
Courtesy: Newberry County Sheriff's Office SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO): An explosive device found by a fisherman in Lake Murray by Black's Bridge between Saluda and Newberry counties was recovered by divers Saturday. It's been identified as an 81-millimeter mortar round…
Prisma Health now only taking scheduled vaccine appointments and second-dose patients
COLUMBIA (WOLO): After two high-volume community vaccination sites in Columbia and Greenville Friday, Prisma Health says they've nearly reached their goal of 10,000 vaccinations a day. However, since the COVID-19 vaccine was…
3,435 new covid-19 cases, 63 new deaths Saturday
COLUMBIA(WOLO): 3,435 more South Carolinians tested positive for COVID-19, according to DHEC Saturday, and 63 more have died. South Carolina now has 373,399 confirmed coronavirus cases since the pandemic began and 5,855 total deaths. According to DHEC, 23.7% of the…
City of West Columbia offers free parking options
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of West Columbia is offering additional free parking for visitors in the area. According to city officials, with an anticipated increase of visitors to area restaurants and attractions, like the Riverwalk, they are offering…
Hundreds help fulfill the needs of Children during this year's Angel Tree Program- Thank You!
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We here at ABC Columbia would like to say thank you to everyone who made a child's Christmas wish come true, by taking part in the Angel Tree program.…
OCSO: Man arrested for September armed robbery
Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office say they arrested a man for an armed robbery that took place on September 3.
SCHP investigating fatal accident on Spring Hill Road
Officials with Lee County and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal car accident that happened Thursday night around 5:45 p.m. on Spring Hill Road.
Attempted murder suspect arrested after chase
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say Devin Boineau, 29, was wanted by Richland deputies for attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and breach of trust in connection with…
SCSO: Mother charged after baby tests positive for meth and later dies
According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, a woman has been charged after her baby died after testing positive for methamphetamine.
Sumter man accused of taking scrap metal from a business and selling it to another for profit
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man who took scrap metal from a business and sold it to another business for personal profit.
Man found dead in suspicious house fire Friday identified, RCSD investigating
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a suspicious fire in Hopkins where an individual was found dead.
