Brews and Budget kicks off to help teach people proper management of finances
A local brewery has teamed up with AllSouth Federal Credit Union to help educate people on how to properly manage their finances.
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National Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
The Lexington Police Department and the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be working together to take back prescription drugs.
Firing squad bill considered in SC as additional method of execution
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Cory Booker at Allen University discussing environmental issues with students
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Driver in custody after chase with deputies ends in a crash on I-26
Lexington County deputies say one driver is detained after leading law enforcement on a chase that ended in a crash on I-26 this morning.
Meet & greet held for fourth and final USC Presidential candidate
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The fourth finalist for the University of South Carolina's Presidential vacancy. This morning John Applegate met with students and staff at the Hollings library. Applegate is…
Lexington PD searching for woman accused of shoplifting items from Walmart
The Lexington Police Department needs help identifying a female who was involved in shoplifting at the Walmart in Lexington.
Potentially deadly kissing bug detected in South Carolina
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The centers for disease control and prevention says a deadly insect known as the Kissing Bug has made its way to South Carolina. According to the CDC,the bugs…
Senators discuss chances of fetal heartbeat bill passing in South Carolina
A bill that would ban nearly all abortions past six weeks in South Carolina moved from the House to the Senate.
Social media helped police find a woman who lost her childhood stuffed animal on the interstate
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - Lexington Police reunited a woman with her childhood stuffed animal that was lost on Interstate 20 Wednesday (4/25) afternoon. The toy accidentally flew out of a vehicle during a move, according to the department. In a…
Housing & Health fair for displaced Allen-Benedict residents
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Housing Authority is teaming up with Prima Health to hold Housing & Health: A Community Resource Fair this Saturday April 27th, 2019. Organizers say the purpose of this event is to help give the…
AP: SC School district closing next week to let teachers go to Statehouse rally
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) - A school district in South Carolina is closing next week to let its teachers go to a Statehouse rally for education reform. Chester County School District Superintendent Angela Bain says the district had so many teachers…
Second suspect arrested in connection to fatal shooting of Benedict College student
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Lace up your sneakers and get moving it's National Walk at Lunch Day
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National Drug Take Back Day events in Lexington & Sumter
Lexington/Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- Local agencies are doing their part in the ongoing fight against the opioid crisis. This Saturday April 26th both the Lexington Police Department and the Sumter Police Department…
RCSD and Columbia Police give update on Gun and Crime initiative
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Richland County sheriff's and Columbia police department have worked together for a year on a crime initiative, but is it working? So far 74 arrest have been made…
Third finalist vying to be next USC President holds meet & greet
UofSC students and staff get a chance to meet the third finalists looking to be the next President for the University.
Study: Richland County air quality ranks at a "C"
Richland County is certainly not at the top of the class when it comes to air quality.
RCSD searching for man missing since Monday was found safe
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, a man missing since Monday around 4 p.m. has been found safe.
Lawmakers debate fetal heartbeat bill, impact on SC women
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RCSD searching for man missing since Monday and in need of his medications
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking to find a missing man.
Rembert man accused of high speed chase with child in the car
A man is accused of taking Sumter Deputies on a high speed chase after they say he attempted to avoid a checkpoint.
SC Rideshare Bill gets step closer to passing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill supporters say will make ride sharing services like Uber safer is a step closer to passing in South Carolina. The proposal was spurred by last month's killing of 21-year-old University of South Carolina student…
May declared as South Carolina State Guard Month
Wednesday at the State House, lawmakers declared May of 2019 South Carolina State Guard month.
Sparkleberry Lane reopened after early morning collision
Columbia Fire Department says Sparkleberry Lane between Wotan Road and Valhalla Drive is back open after an early morning collision.
