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SC Pride offering local businesses window decals to "Brave the Rainbow"

SC Pride is asking local businesses to brave the rainbow.

SC Attorney General files lawsuit against three opioid distributors

South Carolina is stepping up its efforts to combat the opioid crisis.

Teenager shot in triple shooting on Forestview Circle dies; Coroner identifies

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- There's an update tonight to a story we first brought you last week. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department a second person shot during a shooting has…

COMET bus rolls out service changes

Columbia, SC –The COMET is getting ready to put service enhancements in effect beginning Monday, August 19, 2019. Transportation officials say the move is an effort to improve on-time performance, and will cause…

Senator Graham talks 'Red Flag Bill' in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Senator Lindsey Graham was in Columbia Thursday with his constituents discussing the proposed 'Red Flag Bill.' Graham's proposal would allow firearms to be taken…

AG Wilson to lead investigation into opioid distributors

3 arrested after robbery at AllSouth Federal Credit Union

Richland County deputies are on the scene of a bank robbery on Roberts Branch Parkway.

Update: I-95 south at mile marker 112 back open after overturned trailer

South Carolina Highway Patrol says I-95 south is now back open after a tractor-trailer overturned this morning.

Police: Couple accused of having drugs and guns in their home arrested

Columbia Police say they've arrested a couple after finding drugs, guns and cash during a search warrant at their home.

Senator Lindsey Graham touts "Red Flag" bill during GOP dinner

Newberry, SC (WOLO) --- Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about his "Red Flag" bill Wednesday night in Newberry. The U.S. Senator made his return to the Palmetto state as the featured speaker at…

Sumter community holds prayer vigil for 5 year old missing for more than a week

A plea and a prayer for closure in the case of missing five-year-old Nevaeh Adams.

Bi-Lo "Stuffs the Bus" for Richland, Lexington schools

Richland/Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- As students and teachers head back into the classroom, BI-LO stores in throughout Columbia are asking customers to help them “Stuff the Bus” to help those who need a little extra help. The annual event aims…

Shandon United Methodist Church hosting annual garage sale this weekend

You have a chance to get in on some great deals — all for a great cause.

Cocky ranked in the top 10 for greatest college football mascots

Some of us already knew this but now its official, Cocky is one of the greatest college football mascots of all time.

Airman dies at Shaw Air Force Base

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) --- Officials at Shaw air force base say an airman died yesterday. At this point, officials are not sharing much information surrounding the death including what may had led to…

Several community members seek action on hate crime, gun control bills

Several concerned community members made their voices heard with the goal of getting lawmakers to pass bills focused on hate crimes and gun control.

Sober or Slammer initiative gets in full gear ahead of Labor day

COLUMBIA – We are coming up on the unofficial end to the fun in the sun and as many of you rush to get in that last summer getaway, the…

Head of Catholic Church in SC calls sexual abuse allegations "provably false"

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - The leader of the Catholic Church in South Carolina has responded to a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing a minor. The lawsuit filed in State Court…

Location announced for American Idol auditions in Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to a spokesperson for ABC auditions for the upcoming season of American Idol will take place at the USC Alumni Center located at 900 Senate St. on August 26th. Auditions begin at 9am and registration ends…

Victim identified after being hit by a train near Calhoun and Williams Street

Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the pedestrian struck and killed by a train in August near Calhoun and Williams Street.

Early morning tractor-trailer fire on I-26 west near exit 95

South Carolina Highway Patrol says a tractor-trailer caught fire this morning on I-26 west bound near exit 95.

Midlands schools ramp up security and safety ahead of new school year

Multiple school threats made in the Midlands has some districts making changes in hopes of keeping students safe.

Carolina Panther cheerleaders, mascot lift spirits at the Dorn VA

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Football season is right around the corner and today the patients at the Dorn Veterans Administration Hospital held a pep rally of their own. Tuesday morning the Carolina…