Premiere Indie Grits film festival kicks off
The Indie Grits festival is coming back to the Capital City for their 13th annual celebration of film, music, and art
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Gov. McMaster announces his nominee for SC DSS director position
Governor Henry Mcmaster has announced Michael Leach as his pick to lead the Department of Social Services.
Advisory: Sumter County residents asked to boil water due to repairs
In Sumter County, residents are being told to boil their water before using it for drinking or cooking.
SC lawmakers considering additional newborn disorder testing
South Carolina lawmakers are considering legislation that would require neonatal testing for certain genetic disorders and diseases in addition to the existing newborn screenings.
One injured after car slams into building
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--One person was injured after a car slammed into a building Tuesday morning. It happened around 10am on Highland Center Dr. We're told a Mercedes Benz sedan went though the exterior wall of Physician's Footcare into a waiting…
Columbia Police: Arrest in Hit and Run that injured teen
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a hit and run that sent a teen to the hospital. According to Police, the hit and run collision happened at North Main and Fairfield Road. Columbia…
Lexington man sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder
11th Circuit Court officials say a Lexington man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder in 2018.
Powerball climbs to $750 million for Wednesday drawing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you feeling lucky? Wednesday's Powerball drawing is now up to a $750 million jackpot. According to the SC Education Lottery, if you have plans to play you have until 9:59 p.m. to purchase a ticket. The winning numbers are…
Former pastor arrested, accused of sexual conduct with minors
South Congaree Police Department says they arrested a man recently for having sexual conduct with multiple minors.
Right lane on I-20 west bound closed for maintenance
South Carolina Department of Transportation officials say the right lane of I-20 west bound will close this morning for maintenance work.
One injured in shooting at Reserve at Lake Carolina apartments
Richland County deputies say one person is injured after an early morning shooting on Hardscrabble Road at an apartment complex.
REI Co-Op to open in Columbia's Bullstreet bringing nearly 45 jobs
The 180 acre Bullstreet district just had one more tenant added to the list, but we'll still have to wait to see it.
CPD searching for a woman who collided with teen bicyclist and left the scene
Columbia police are looking for a woman who left the scene of an accident after a teenager hit her car with a bicycle.
Deputies: Orangeburg man extradited back to SC after being charged with armed robbery at Sonic Drive-In
A second suspect in the March 3 robbery of an Orangeburg eatery has been returned from Texas, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff.
Thousands gather outside State House for 10th annual Special Olympics rally
Thousands of athletes celebrated togetherness at the tenth annual Special Olympics South Carolina State House Rally.
Midlands marine will have a new ride around town thanks to local businesses generous donation
A Midlands marine will have a new way to get around town thanks to a generous donation.
Solicitor: Lexington County man sentenced to 40 years for 2018 murder
A Lexington County man has been sentenced to prison for a 2018 murder, according to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court.
SC lawmakers debate professional sports bill on House floor
South Carolina House lawmakers are closer to passing legislation to offer job tax credits and other incentives to professional sports teams.
Prison Reform: First Steps Act in effect in SC
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SCDOT replacing US 1 bridge over I-20 in Lexington
SCDOT officials say they're working on replacing the U.S. 1 (Augusta Road) bridge over I-20 in Lexington County.
Two Midlands kids ages 3 and 5 killed by cars in separate incidents, community mourns
COLUMBIA/ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- Two children were killed by cars in separate incidents, leaving communities in the Midlands grieving. Last Thursday (March 21st) a 3-year-old and her mother were hit after…
Former Dutch Fork assistant principal in court on multiple drug charges
[gtxvideo vid='ZbSfMozD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZbSfMozD.jpg' vtitle='dutch fork hearing'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A former assistant principal at Dutch Fork High School made his first appearance in court since posting bond in February. In November, Floyd White was arrested for multiple drug charges,…
Deputies: Lexington County man being charged with murder after stabbing death on Sunday
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they said stabbed a man to death on Sunday.
11th annual "Together We Can Read" program kicked off today
An annual city project is aimed at getting children to read more books.
Attempted murder suspect taken into custody after shooting in Orangeburg
An Orangeburg man that was wanted in connection with a March 16 shooting has been taken into custody.
