Local Living: United Way of the Midlands' 7th annual “Driving Down Main” golf tournament
Local Living: United Way of the Midlands' 7th annual “Driving Down Main” golf tournament.
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Police: one injured in afternoon shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say one person is injured after a shooting at a local apartment complex. Investigators say they responded to the Village at River's Edge on McQueen St. just after 4pm Monday. Police say they are interviewing…
19-year-old arrested in connection with driving SUV into home
Forest Acres Police Chief Don Robinson announces the arrest of a 19-year-old in connection with driving an SUV into a home earlier this month.
Law enforcement investigating fatal Caughman Road hit-and-run
Columbia Police Department investigators have released photos of a vehicle that was allegedly involved in a fatal hit-and-run, said investigators.
Man convicted of burning Columbia Walmart sentenced
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office say on January 23rd Laurence Blocker pleaded guilty to setting a fire in Walmart on Garners Ferry Rd. Judge Milton Kimspon sentenced him to 8 years in prison. On…
Elderly lady taken to hospital after crashing into gas station, police say
An elderly lady has been taken to a hospital after crashing into a Gervais Street gas station, says Columbia Police.
Columbia Parks & Recreation Department launches new Park & Play Recreational Van
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced the launch of its new community Park and Play mobile recreation van that will debut on January 30 at 3:30 pm at St. Anna’s Park.
Columbia Police investigating fatal Farrow Road shooting
Columbia Police is investigating a shooting that happened in the 5700 block of Farrow Road, said officers.
Remembering Liberation of Auschwitz
On Monday morning, Jan. 27, Governor Henry McMaster served as a keynote speaker for a program commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz.
Ways to avoid common mistakes when filing a tax return
Monday is the first day of tax season and SCDOR has some tips to avoid common mistakes when filing your 2024 Individual Income Tax returns.
Columbia Police arrest 19-year-old in connection with fatal Doctor’s Circle shooting
Columbia Police has arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a fatal shooting of a man on Doctor’s Circle, said police.
Two dead & two injured in a collision at SC-121 in Saluda Co.
South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people are dead following a two vehicle collision Sunday night at SC-121 in Saluda.
Large fire at Amick Farms remains under investigation
According to the Saluda County Emergency Management Division, a large fire broke out at Amick Farms on Saturday night, one of Saluda County’s largest employers.
Town of Lexington temporarily halts company due to multiple damaged gas lines
The Town of Lexington has issued a stop work order to Ripple Fiber following recent incidents where the company hit and damaged multiple Dominion Energy gas lines.
Longtime Orangeburg County Deputy passes away at 67
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell and the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office are mourning the passing of a retired longtime deputy and friend, Retired Deputy Bobby Jones.
3 people displaced after Friday evening home fire, say firefighters
Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to, and extinguished a Friday evening fire, said firefighters.
Small Business Disaster Loans available for Midlands' counties
Small businesses impacted by flooding in Orangeburg are now eligible for disaster assistance through the federal government.
Local Living: Wishful Shuckers Oyster Roast
Local Living: Wishful Shuckers Oyster Roast
IRS tax season begins Monday
The start of tax filing season is less than a week away.
Three South Carolina football stars make ESPN's top 100 list for 2024-25 season
Three South Carolina stars made ESPN's top 100 college football players list for the 2024-25 season.
SC Highway Patrol graduates 127th class
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette spoke to the 127th graduating class at Friday’s ceremony.
Condemned inmate worried South Carolina needed 2 lethal injections doses at last execution
South Carolina's latest execution should be halted so that lawyers for the condemned inmate can get more information about the drug used for lethal injection after the last prisoner put to death needed two massive doses of the sedative 11 minutes apart, the attorneys said in court papers.
Water service in Sparkman Drive area temporarily interrupted due to water main break
The water service along Sparkman Drive between N Shorecrest Road and Harlem Street has been temporarily interrupted due to water main break, said Columbia Water.
Area in Woodcreek neighborhood reopens after natural gas line leak
A natural gas line leak on Stoneridge Drive at Wood Cut Road has access in and out of the Woodcreek neighborhood blocked, said Lexington Police.
Former Broad River Correctional nurse assistant faces new drug trafficking charges
Additional arrest warrants were released Thursday for a former nurse assistant at Broad River Correctional Institution that is being charged with trafficking drugs into the facility.
