Some Lexington students return to class with a celebration
The first day of school for some students in the Midlands is now in the books. Classes got underway Monday morning for several districts including Lexington Two and Three. Not to…
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Crews responding to fire investigation in Lexington
Lexington County emergency response units were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 200 block Allenbrooke Dr just after 6:15 p.m. No injuries were reported, but one family was displaced.
5 people arrested during Sumter drug bust
Sumter, SC ( WOLO) ---- The Sumter Sheriff's office has taken five people into custody after officials say they were caught in a drug bust. According to authorities about 90 grams of methamphetamine, 33…
RCSD closes Cardinal Newman HS case, no students facing charges
The Richland County Sheriff's Office has closed the case of the investigation into a Cardinal Newman student who threatened to shoot his peers in a text message chain with friends.
Traffic Alert: North Main Street reopens after gas leak
The Columbia Fire Department are asking drivers to avoid the 3000 block of River Drive and Sunset Drive due to a gas leak.
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Bernie Sanders address Medicare for all and his plan to wipeout student loan debt
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During Senator Bernie Sanders campaign visit through the Midlands, he told ABC Columbia his plan for South Carolina voters. His trips to Columbia have been frequent since announcing his run…
Columbia first responders now using 'FirstNet,' a public safety communications platform
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A new communications technology is helping first responders in the City of Columbia. Columbia has partnered with FirstNet, a nationwide public safety broadband platform that's powered by AT&T.…
Sheriff to address media about ongoing investigation into threat against students at Cardinal Newman HS
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will update the public on the threat made against students at Cardinal Newman High School earlier this month.
Multiple Newberry roads are still closed after weekend storms
Newberry County utilities officials say multiple roads are still blocked after the storms over the weekend.
Buttigieg and Klobuchar campaign in the Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Democratic Presidential hopefuls made their way to the Lowcountry on Saturday. Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar made appearances in the Charleston area in preparation for the major campaigning…
3 family members shot in apparent break-in
CHERRYVALE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating after three South Carolina family members were shot when someone broke into their mobile home. The Sumter Item reports a man, a woman and a 7-year-old girl were shot during the Friday night…
Senate panel to discuss reducing number of USC trustees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A group of state senators is meeting this week to discuss a bill that would cut the number of trustees overseeing the University of South Carolina by nearly half to 11. The bill was introduced in…
Motorcyclist killed in Columbia wreck identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner's office have identified the motorcyclist killed in Columbia Friday night. The wreck happened in the 7600 block of St. Andrews Road at 7:10p.m. Wade William Brentlinger, 39, of Lexington was not wearing…
Kershaw deputies search for suspects after 6-year-old almost struck in gunfire
KERSHAW,SC (WOLO)- Deputies are looking for two cars after a drive by shooting almost killed a child and her mother Friday night. The incident happened at 10:30p.m. at a West Dekalb Street gas station in Camden. Deputies say people in…
Sheriff: SC man arrested after assault at boat landing, sexual battery of woman
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man is facing charges following an arrest by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office with the assistance of U.S. Marshals on Friday night. Authorities said that on June 16, Trenton Jermaine Walker accused a woman of…
Columbia Fire helps raise money for Bosom Buddies
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Friday night the Columbia Fire Department took a break from putting out fires and raised funds for breast cancer. Firefighters were on deck at Fatz Cafe' on Forest…
Cardinal Newman continues safeguarding school before students return
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---As Cardinal Newman prepares to have students back on campus next week, they want to ensure both parents and students they're taking extra steps to ensure the safety of its…
Prayer vigil held for murdered mother of missing 5-year-old in Sumter
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - The Sumter community came together to pray during a vigil hosted by the YWCA Friday night for Sharee Bradley and her…
Cayce Baseball memorialized 55 years later
Cayce, SC (WOLO) -- They were World Series Champs 55 years ago, now they'll be remembered forever in the City of Cayce. Friday the Cayce Historical Museum unveiled an exhibit dedicated to the 1964…
Coroner: Man identified from fatal shooting on Beaumont Street
The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the identity of the the 55-year-old man involved in a fatal shooting on Beaumont Street Thursday night.
Three suspects in armed robbery denied bond, dascham video released
One day after three men shot at Richland County deputies following a bank robbery, Sheriff Leon Lott released the dash cam video and announced what charges the suspects are facing.
Lexington-Richland School District 5 holds back to school bash
Lexington, SC ( WOLO) --- Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold a Back to School Bash on Monday, August 19 to celebrate and help prepare families for the start of the new school year. Sponsored by several groups, the event…
Former Gamecock Athletics Director Mike McGee dies
Former University of South Carolina Athletics Director Dr. Mike McGee, who led the Gamecock athletics program for 12 years, died Friday peacefully at his home in Montrose, CO.
S.C. inmates are helping rescue animals get adopted
Inmates at Allendale Correctional Institute now know what unconditional love is, thanks to a program that pairs rescue animals and inmates. Those in the program train the dogs and raise the cats, all so the animals can be adopted.
