Pediatricians offers tips on when it's safe to leave your child home alone
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- With the summer in full swing and students spending a good portion of their days home, some parents who still have to go to work, may…
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Car crashes into building on Colonial Drive
Fire officials say no one inside a building on Colonial Drive was injured when a car crashed into it Thursday morning.
CPD identifies two males involved in armed robbery at Family Dollar located on Farrow Road
Columbia Police are on the scene of an armed robbery at a store on Farrow Road.
Lexington 2 announces free, reduced meal plan for next school year
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington School District Two announced Thursday its policy for free and reduced price meals for children in schools under the National School Lunch program and the School Breakfast program. A new application must be submitted each school year;…
Lake Murray Boat Parade to celebrate 4th of July this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You don't have to wait until next week to celebrate Independence Day. Lake Murray Country Visitor’s Center has a big event this weekend. At Lake Murray Saturday, June 29th, you can get a jump start on your…
Three victims identified in fatal I-26 collision in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County Coroner's Office has identified the three victims of the fatal collision on I-26 Monday.
Lexington PD charged man with DUI after morning crash on West Main Street
The Lexington Police Department has arrested a Lexington man involved in a drunk driving accident after an overnight collision.
Lexington One passes budget increasing teacher pay, students safety
Area schools may be out for the summer break, but administrators with Lexington School District One is still hard at work.
Columbia VA holds town hall for veterans to ask questions about healthcare
Veterans in Sumter had a chance to ask questions about their healthcare this morning.
SC counties struggling to keep EMT's, paramedics in the field
Several counties across South Carolina are having a tough time recruiting and retaining emergency medical technicians (EMT's) and paramedics.
Orangeburg man charged with the hit and run of a SC Highway Patrol trooper
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says an Orangeburg man is charged with the hit and run at a SC Highway Patrol traffic during a traffic safety checkpoint earlier this month.
Reported stolen truck leads deputies to drug arrest
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say a deputy spotted a truck that had been reported stolen in Richland County pulling into a convenience store on Edmund Highway Wednesday. Investigators say Robert Williams,…
Lexington Police searching for man accused of using stolen credit card
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington Police are searching for a man accused of using a stolen credit card. Police say they are looking for the individual pictured. According to police, the person…
Truck runs into building
S. Congaree, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials say a truck ran into a building in the South Congaree community Wednesday afternoon. It happened around 1:30 pm on Main St. A spokesperson for the county say five…
Newberry man sentenced in 2017 Vista shooting
A Newberry man has been sentenced for a charge in connection with a shooting in the Vista in 2017.
Richland Library hosts after hours Teen Lock-In
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland Library is giving some area teenagers a chance to spend a little bit of their summer break enjoying a Friday night out. The library is hosting a special…
Sheriff's Departments offer property checks while you are away
Richland and Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--During the summer months a lot of people like to get away for a while, unfortunately criminals know that as well. Law enforcement officers say property crimes typically increase during the summer. Its with that…
Suspect wanted for burglarizing business on Florence Highway
Sumter County deputies need your help to find a man accused of robbing a local business on Tuesday on Florence Highway.
West Main Street closed after drunk driver crashes through poles and traffic lights
Lexington Police say the intersection of West Main Street and Gibson Road is closed after an overnight collision.
DHEC and PALSS encourage South Carolinians to get HIV and STD testings this week
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested for HIV and other STD's this week for National HIV testing day. "We have an alarming…
SC legislators return to Statehouse one more time to talk to budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) - Lawmakers were back at the Statehouse Tuesday (6/25) for a one day special session. It'll be the last time they're here for 2019. The House and Senate were voting on Governor Henry McMaster's 28 budget…
Military families get a huge Starbucks salute with new store
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday Starbucks dedicated a military family store in Columbia. The new Starbucks location is at 9007 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223. All of the stores…
More hemp farms sprout up in 34 counties across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --More and more hemp farms are springing up around South Carolina. In the past year, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has granted more than 100 hemp farm permits, and…
SC Attorney General cracks down on illegal robocalls
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is pushing to give robocalls the dial tone. Tuesday June 25th, 2019, Alan Wilson took part in a nationwide campaign aimed at building public awareness to fight illegal robocalls. Officials…
