Wednesday is last day in office for UofSC President Harris Pastides
University of South Carolina officials say today is the last day of the presidency of Dr. Harris Pastides.
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N. Columbia Business Association to unveil NOMA Time Capsule, Robot Trail
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- The North Columbia Business Association and Studio 2LR is getting ready to bury and preserve the pieces of what will one day be a part of Columbia's history. The…
Duo arrested on drug charges after complaints at Knights Inn motel
Lexington Co, SC (WOLO) -- Lexington county deputies have arrested a man and woman at a motel after receiving complaints of drug activity at the Knights Inn on Airport Boulevard. Mark Jeffcoat is…
16 displaced after fire rips through three homes in Northeast Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department battled a fire in Northeast Columbia where three homes have been impacted in the Founders Ridge Court neighborhood.
78 new propane school buses coming to SC as part of Volkswagen settlement
Some kids across the state will be rolling up to school in brand new, energy-efficient buses.
Orangeburg cell phone thief caught on camera stealing iPhones
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Surveillance cameras in an Orangeburg business recorded a man stealing several smartphones on multiple occasions. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office released pictures…
RCSD arrests woman accused of taking more than $100k from church bank account
RICHLAND CO., SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a woman on charges of exploitation and obtaining property by false pretenses. Authorities say on April 26th, deputies were called to 4875…
RCSD: Local sports bar agrees to shut down after being deemed a nuisance to the community
A local restaurant in the Midlands is giving up their alcohol/beer and wine license and shutting down for good after being a nuisance, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Richland County, City of Columbia collaborate to bring more commercial development to region
On Tuesday, representatives from Richland County and the City of Columbia announced their collaboration to bring more commercial development to the area. Leaders presented their shared vision to attract more construction and developers.
Two rescued from house fire on South Sumter Street
Columbia Fire Department says two people were rescued from a house fire early this morning on South Sumter Street.
Man accused of stealing, crashing West Columbia patrol car twice faces multiple charges
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) ---West Columbia police have arrested a man after they say he stole a patrol car then crashed it. Mark Barlow is charged with Burglary, three counts of Breaking…
LCPD searches for man accused of armed robbery
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) ---Chief Terrence Green is hoping members of the community can help police identify and locate a white male accused of a Monday night armed robbery. According to authorities,…
Midlands community fighting back after cars stolen and broken into
A Midlands community is fighting back after a lot of their cars were stolen and some broken into.
Victim identified in a fatal collision at the Lake Murray Dam
Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on the Lake Murray Dam (SC Highway 6).
Carolina Fathers help area youth dress for success
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A group of Midlands dads want to make sure young men in our area are dressed for success. This afternoon Carolina Fathers, a Facebook group for dads, announced plans to…
Red Cross offering gift cards to blood donors in help of shortage
The American Red Cross is still facing an emergency blood shortage and urging for the communities help.
Students with disabilities crafting career paths by learning new skills
More than fifty students are learning how to overcome their disabilities to become productive members of the workforce.
'An outstanding sigh of relief. That’s always your goal,' Orangeburg first responders reflect on rescuing man trapped in silo
Dozens of first responders from several different agencies responded last Thursday to a man trapped in a grain silo in Orangeburg. They helped rescue the man, an employee of Cactus Family Farms, who had been trapped for about nine hours.
Police: Man arrested after stealing cop car with windows down, then crashes it
The West Columbia Police Department has arrested a suspect after responding to a burglary in West Columbia.
Coroner: Vehicle went down embankment before crashing into St. Matthews Road home
A 61-year-old Swansea man was identified as the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a home in the 1000 block of Saint Matthews Road Sunday night.
I-26 blocked after fatal accident
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--According to the highway patrol I-26 westbound is blocked near mile marker 101 in between Ballentine and Lake Murray Blvd. Troopers say they are investigating a fatal accident involving a tractor-trailer and…
Fatal collision after one driver struck a tree around US Highway 321
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one driver was killed after hitting a tree around US Highway 321 on Sunday.
One person ejected in fatal collision on SC Highway 6 in Lexington County
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a collision on South Carolina Highway 6 on Sunday.
Missing boater's body found in South Carolina river
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The Coast Guard says the body of a boater who had been missing for two days has been found in a South Carolina river. News outlets report the body of 30-year-old Terrance Singleton was discovered Friday…
Midlands deputies warn residents of arrest warrant scam
ORANGEBURG COUNTY.SC (WOLO)- The Orangeburg county sheriff's office is warning the public about a phone scam that uses the threat of an arrest warrant to extort money from potential victims. "We had several calls come in at our legitimate dispatch…
