Four new coronavirus cases reported on UofSC's campus
The University of South Carolina updated its coronavirus dashboard with testing data as of Monday.
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Sumter Co. Sheriff: Manning man charged with assault and battery
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested 37-year-old Dusty Lee Halton of Cato Street on October 7.
Sumter Co. Sheriff: Man arrested for assault, firing gun at vehicle
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested 18-year-old Taqwan Omar Sharif Abrams on October 7.
Arrival plans to build first U.S. electric vehicle microfactory in York County, creating 240 jobs
According to the Office of the Governor, global electric vehicle (EV) company, Arrival, announced plans on Monday to build its first U.S. microfactory in Rock Hill. The $46 million investment is expected to create 240 jobs.
CPD investigating after suspected stolen SUV drives into river
Columbia police are investigating after getting a call that someone saw an SUV go into the water on River Drive Monday before 4 p.m. At the scene, an officer jumped in the water to see if anyone was inside the vehicle and did not find anyone.
Man shot at apartment complex in Lexington
On Monday, Lexington police say a man was shot in the upper body inside the Park North apartment complex.
RCSD: Suspect arrested for stealing car battery, threatening Walmart employee
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man Monday accused of stealing a car battery from a Walmart and threatening a worker with a knife who confronted him about the theft.
LPD: All lanes back open after multi-vehicle collision on Sunset Boulevard
Lexington Police Department says multiple vehicles are involved in a collision on Sunset Boulevard/US Highway 378 this morning.
SC Department of corrections to spend nearly a million to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in prisons
The State Department of corrections is spending close to one million dollars on air purifiers to combat the spread of covid-19 in prisons. The agency told lawmakers it plans to install…
All Access Columbia to discuss COVID-19 food resources in virtual meeting Tuesday
The City of Columbia Community Development Department, All Access Columbia, is hosting a virtual meeting Tuesday from 5 p.m.-6p.m. In this meeting, the department will discuss COVID-19 food resources.
Graham schedules vote to approve Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote to approve Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court - before her confirmation hearings have even ended. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham scheduled a committee vote…
Prisma Health fighting the flu with free flu shots
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health wants to help in the fight against the flu. The hospital system announced they will be administering free flu shots in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Kershaw and Sumter counties. The flu shot is available for anyone six…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting on Rosewood Drive
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Rosewood Drive this weekend. Authorities say 21-year-old Ra’Keesh Youmans has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Richland County Coroner releases cause of death of Samuel Laundon
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the cause of death of missing University of South Carolina student, Samuel Laundon. An autopsy determined that Laundon died of blunt force trauma to the head and body.
SLED investigating officer involved shooting in Marion County
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they are investigating an officer involved shooting that took place in Marion County on Sunday morning.
Lexington police searching for runaway teen
Officers with the Town of Lexington Police Department say they are searching for a runaway 17-year-old girl who left her home overnight. Officials say they were dispatched to a residence on Creek Side Lane in Lexington where they discovered that Meredyth Conrad had ran away from her home.
Former Lexington County Detention Center officer charged in assault for hire scheme
A former Lexington County Detention Center officer has been arrested for her alleged role in an assault for hire scheme last year.
One dead after fatal collision in Orangeburg Sunday
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a fatal collision in Orangeburg Sunday morning. Troopers say it happened on U.S. Highway 321 near Crim Road around 3 a.m.
Coroner identifies body found in quarry as missing UofSC student, Samuel Laundon
In a statement from University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen, the Richland County Coroner's Office confirmed the death of previously missing UofSC student, 19-year-old Samuel Laundon.
Florence County Sheriff: Man accused of trying to kill his parents, arrested
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office says Joshua Williamson, the man accused of trying to kill his parents on October 3, has been arrested.
CPD: Two injured after vehicle collision on Gervais Street & Huger Street
The Columbia Police Department says two people were injured after a two vehicle collision this morning after 8 a.m.
Irmo police search for person of interest in a shooting near New Friarsgate
The Irmo Police Department needs your help to find a person of interest connected to a shooting near New Friarsgate Sunday morning.
Richland County Sheriff's Department suspends search for missing 19 year old after body found
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) The Richland County Sheriff's Department has suspended the search for a missing 19 year old University of South Carolina student, after a man fitting his description was found among…
Columbia Police Department investigating fatal shooting on Rosewood Drive
Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting on the 3600 block of Rosewood Drive.
Lexington County Coroner identifies victim in fatal collision
Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a motor vehicle collision on South Lake Drive near Bluefield Road in the Red Bank area.
