CRFD: Firefighters control quickly moving apartment building fire
First shift crews were able to control and extinguish a fire that quickly moved through an apartment building off S. Beltline Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon, says CRFD.
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Legends are bringing laughter to Columbia
Legends are coming to Columbia and they are bringing the jokes to make people laugh with them.
Man wanted for questioning after body found inside burning vehicle, say Sumter Police
A Manning man is wanted for questioning after a body was discovered last month inside a burning vehicle behind an Eastwood Park apartment complex off Boulevard Road, says Sumter Police.
U.S. Justice Dept finds conditions at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center violates constitution
The Justice Department has announced that conditions at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center violates the constitution, according to a press release.
Beverage manufacturer selects Lexington County for 1st SC location
Governor's Office has announced that a beverage manufacturer has selected Lexington County to establish the company’s first location in South Carolina.
Saluda Co. Coroner identifies 82-year-old woman who was found deceased
The Saluda County Coroner's Office has identified the 82-year-old woman who was found deceased, said the coroner's office.
Driver arrested after deputy chase in Lexington County
A collision on Sunset Blvd/ US-378 near I-20 that involved multiple vehicles had all inbound lanes closed and only one outbound lane open on Tuesday evening, said police.
Lots of new faces and maybe a more conservative tilt as South Carolina Legislature starts session
More introductions than normal were needed Tuesday as the South Carolina General Assembly started its latest two-year session.
What is it like to fight a forest fire first hand? Asst. Chief Valentino knows
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - Over the last several days, we have watched the devastation that fire has done to Los Angeles County, with a net result, as of this writing, 135 wildfires, over 40,000…
Columbia Police investigate deadly shooting
Columbia Police investigate double shooting at the Colony Apartment Complex along West Beltline Boulevard
SC lawmakers gavel in to a new session and outline goals
Another long debated topic will be discussed now that Republicans enjoy a super majority, a more restrictive abortion ban.
SC departments offer support during Birth Defects Awareness Month
January is Birth Defects Awareness Month.
As five respiratory illnesses spread, local doctors encourage vaccines and handwashing
With many of those pesky, annual bugs going around, local doctors are encouraging folks to wash their hands -- and get vaccinated!
ASGDC inmate charged with assault, battery of a high and aggravated nature
Richland County deputies have announced a follow up to the multiple arrests at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Local Living: Chappelle Memorial AME Church’s annual MLK Day program
Local Living: Chappelle Memorial AME Church’s annual MLK Day program
SCDCA warns parents after PowerSchool breach, urges credit checks for kids
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is reminding parents of ways to protect their child's information following last week's data breach involving PowerSchool.
Police: Man randomly stabbed in Columbia store
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they responded to Walgreens at the intersection of Devine St. and Beltline Blvd. Tuesday morning to a report of a stabbing. Investigators say witnesses told them Jermaine Nedd, 47, stabbed the victim in the…
Gasoline prices rise in South Carolina amid national fluctuations
Average gasoline prices in South Carolina have increased by two cents per gallon over the past week, reaching an average of $2.76 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,028 stations across the state.
Advocacy groups push for Medicaid expansion as South Carolina's legislative session nears
On the eve of South Carolina's 2025 legislative session, external organizations continue to advocate for expanding Medicaid coverage in the Palmetto State.
Saluda County Sheriff's Office hosts space heater drive
With this cold weather not going anywhere for a while, some of our neighbors need help staying warm.
Traffic Safety Unit investigating after collision on Sunset Blvd/US-378 at Palmetto Park Blvd
Lexington Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a collision that happened on Monday, said officers.
Man wanted for multiple charges arrested, say Irmo Police
The Irmo Police Department is searching for a man wanted for multiple charges, said officers.
Lexington Police searching for person accused of auto tampering in Wellesley neighborhood
Lexington Police needs help identifying someone accused of auto tampering and theft in the Wellesley neighborhood, said LPD.
Multiple lanes blocked on I-26 after incident, say Irmo Fire
Irmo Fire District is asking people on 26 Eastbound near malfunction junction to expect delays in the area as they tend to incident in the area, say officials.
2 men arrested for drug trafficking, say Sumter Co. deputies
Two men have been arrested in connection with drug trafficking, say Sumter County deputies.
