On Friday, the City of Columbia was awarded the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Thousands of trainees and soldiers will head home for the holidays, if their destination has been approved. Fort Jackson will let people leave starting December 17 and training will resume January 19, 2021 after a two week controlled monitoring period.
Deputies with the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office say they arrested a suspect in connection with a burglary that took place at the Wrightway BP on Highway 34.
While the holidays are often a time of joy, for some in the Midlands it can also be a time of struggle. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office hopes to change that with the "Helping Hands Project" that works to protect victims of domestic violence.
Students at Harbison West Elementary School were on the receiving end of a generous donation from a sorority at the University of South Carolina this holiday season.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The number of initial claims for unemployment benefits increased in South Carolina this week. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), the number of claims increased…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determines if they will give the green light to Pfizer and BioNTech to mass produce their COVID-19 vaccine, states like South Carolina…
On Thursday, the Richland County Sheriff's Department was handing out more than speeding tickets. Deputies surprised drivers with Outback gift cards.
More than 2,000 children in the Midlands are still in need of toys to unwrap this holiday season, and community members came out in droves to the Lexington Medical Center to help fill the bus along with the Salvation Army.
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of an individual whose remains were discovered by a person with a metal detector on the 500 block of South Gregg Street in Columbia on December 6.
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former deputy with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department is facing an assault charge.
According to the University of South Carolina, after receiving results from Wednesday's round of COVID-19 tests and due to the required quarantine period, the men's basketball game at George Washington, scheduled for Dec. 14, has been canceled.
You can join the Richland County Library for their live performance event "Columbia Celebrates!"
Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say that Bianca Isom has been found safe
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Supreme Court once again rejected Governor McMaster's plan to spend $32 million in federal coronavirus relief on tuition grants for private schools. The justices ruled unanimously…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says it could be months until all South Carolinians get a vaccine. Until then, he urges everyone…
Food insecurity is on the rise this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but thanks to a generous donation from Wells Fargo, many local families in need will now have holiday meals on the table.
Oliver Gospel Mission celebrated the opening of their brand new coffee shop in downtown Columbia this morning.
Keith Hudson, president of Jim Hudson Automotive Group, donated a new energy efficient emergency response vehicle to the Red Cross on Wednesday.
A record number of South Carolinians are testing positive for COVID-19, and today in an address, Governor Henry McMaster urged people to remain vigilant.
In a statement released Wednesday by the Office of the Governor, Allied Air Enterprises, Inc. announced plans to build a new facility in Orangeburg County.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster updated the state Wednesday on Coronavirus efforts. During the address, McMaster discussed his desire to keep students in the classroom as much as possible, the…
Wednesday morning, employees with Dominion Energy handed out about 375 food baskets to families in need in the Midlands.
Next week, new flights will be taking off from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Bond has been denied for the man awaiting a retrial, in the 2013 shooting that paralyzed University of South Carolina freshman Martha Childress.
