'PickMe! SC' wants to help you find a 'fur'ever friend
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- If you're looking for a holiday gift that will give you a gift of companionship back, you're in luck. From December 4th until the 13th, more than 50 organizations…
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Logistical issues might delay start of school COVID-19 testing programs until after Christmas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Schools across South Carolina are now able to test students and staff for COVID-19, but some districts might not administer tests until next semester. Districts throughout the state are…
Fairfield County Sheriff warns of phone scam with caller posing as law enforcement
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is putting out a warning to the public about a new phone scam.
Local Boy Scout building beds for shelter animals in Eagle Scout project, you can help by contributing to his GoFundMe
A Boy Scout for eight years, Aiden Carter, wants to make sure the animals at the Kershaw County Humane Society have a warm place to sleep this holiday season, and needs your help to make it happen.
SC State extends Buddy Pough's contract one year
South Carolina State head football coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough has been granted a one-year extension, according to Bulldog athletics director Stacy Danley. The SCSU Board of Trustees approved the contract during a Wednesday meeting.
Lexington-Richland District Five board meets to discuss possible changes to reopening plan
The Lexington-Richland School District Five board met Wednesday to discuss possible changes to the district’s reopening plan. This comes after three high schools closed Tuesday due to a severe shortage in staff.
Governor McMaster nominates Robert Woods for Director of SC Department of Public Safety
On Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster nominated Robert Woods to be the next Director of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Sumter County Sheriff: Three arrested, face charges related to November shooting
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says that three individuals have been arrested and charged with crimes related to a shooting that took place on November 24.
DHEC: 1,612 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 35 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday.
RCSD investigating deadly shooting in the Hopkins area
The Richland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Tuesday evening shooting that left one dead.
Lexington School District One passes one-time employee payment package
Tuesday night, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees passed a one-time employee payment package.
SLED: Former detention center officer charged with misconduct
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former detention center officer with the Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office has been charged with sexual misconduct with an inmate.
Prisma offers free COVID testing Friday, Saturday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- You can get free COVID-19 testing from Prisma Health this Friday December 4 and again on Saturday December 5th. Tests will take place at the Columbia Place mall on…
Two men struck by car on Elmwood Avenue
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --The Columbia Police continue to investigate an accident that left two men, ages 24 and 29 injured. Authorities say two men crossed the street 'unlawfully' in the 1400 block of Elmwood…
Suspect arrested after being shot in self-defense by armed victim
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested a Cayce man who was shot in self-defense after investigators said he fired first in a Saturday night shooting. Christopher James Costello, 22, faces two…
"We want our voices to be heard": Staff shortage leads to three Midlands high schools closing Tuesday
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) -- Three Midlands high schools had to close Tuesday due to a severe staffing shortage. Several teachers at Irmo, Chapin, and Dutch Fork High Schools opted not to come in Tuesday…
One person killed in vehicle collision on Two Notch Road
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say one person was killed in an accident Monday night on Two Notch Road.
OCSO: Two suspects arrested in connection with November murder
On Tuesday, the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of two men believed to be connected to a murder that took place on November 4.
RCSD hosts Giving Tuesday food drive
On Tuesday, the Richland County Sheriff's Department took part in Giving Tuesday by holding a food drive.
Columbia City Council meets to discuss city's coronavirus response
The coronavirus was a hot topic at Tuesday's Columbia City Council meeting.
AP: South Carolina capital city mayor to head US diplomacy group
The mayor of South Carolina's capital city is taking on a leadership role at an international organization.
DHEC: 1,297 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 13 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
Four Lexington County men arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that four Lexington County men have been arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Lexington Richland District Five to hold special board meeting after three schools close Tuesday morning
In a statement released Tuesday morning, Lexington Richland School District Five announced a special-called board meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Three Lexington Richland District Five High schools closed Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Three high schools in Lexington Richland District Five are closed and students will learn virtually, according to a message on the Districts website. On the Districts website, an alert reads: Chapin High School, Irmo High School and…
