U.S. Census Bureau looking to fill 6000 positions in the Midlands
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to hire over 6,000 applicants across Lexington, Richland and Kershaw counties to fill positions to being work in August 2019.
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Coroner identifies second victim in fatal I-77 collision in Blythewood
The Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the second individual involved in a fatal collision on Friday morning on I-77 marker 27 in Blythewood.
SC Sales Tax Holiday exempt items include some back to school supplies
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to mark those back to school items off your list? The South Carolina Department of Revenue has released the dates for the Tax Free weekend. The sales tax holiday will run Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August…
Swimming advisory repealed
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A swimming advisory issued Thursday for parts of the Congaree and Saluda rivers has been repealed. The Midlands Rivers Coalition says follow-up water quality samples collected at sites that had shown elevated bacteria levels all met the…
One victim identified in fatal collision on Interstate 77 in Blythewood
Two people were killed Friday morning during rush hour on Interstate 77 at mile marker 27 in Blythewood.
Troopers: Two killed in collision on I-77 south near mile marker 26
South Carolina Highway Patrol says at least two people died in an early morning collision on I-77 southbound.
CDC says drug overdoses have lead to a drop in life expectancy
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- The Centers for Disease Control says drug overdoses have caused the life expectancy of the average American to drop. Between 2016 and 2017 the average American life span dropped to…
Columbia Airport unveils new blended lane system
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announces new " Blended Lane" system airport officials say will offer TSA Pre-check passengers the same security processing guidelines, regardless of which lane they get…
Missing Kershaw County man found dead
Missing Kershaw County man found dead
Beto O'Rourke opens SC campaign headquarters in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Former Texas congressman and democratic presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke is strengthening his presence in the palmetto state. O'Rourke opened both a South Carolina field…
Update: Murder suspect inmate who escaped from jail has been caught
A murder suspect who escaped from the the Sumter County Detention Center recently has been caught on Friday morning.
Hemp flower removed from CBD store shelves
A recent crackdown by sled clarifies what can and cannot be sold in CBD stores statewide.
Swimming advisory issued for parts of Congaree, Saluda Rivers
If you’re going for a swim in some rivers in the Midlands this week, you could be at a greater risk of getting sick.
Two identified in fatal collision on SC Highway 34 in Fairfield Co.
The Fairfield County Coroner's Office has identified the two people killed in a three vehicle collision on SC Highway 34 near the intersection of Memory Lane after 1 p.m.
Crews rescue man trapped in grain silo in Orangeburg
Crews have rescued a man trapped in a silo at Cactus family farms.
Nightclub shut down by Richland County Sheriff's Department
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the party is over for a club, the Sheriff says has been involved in recent acts of violence. Thursday morning Sheriff Lott…
Sheriff: Carjacker steals vehicle with three-year-old girl inside, bond denied
Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say a three-year-old passenger is safe after being taken by a carjacker.
Local law enforcement to announce violent gun crime reduction plan
Local law enforcement officials are teaming up to reduce violent gun crimes in Columbia and Richland County.
Bishopville church houses 71 people displaced from assistant facility after storm
More than 70 people at a Midlands assisted living facility were forced to leave after Tuesday nights storms caused major damage.
Registration opens for Mayor Benjamin’s 10th annual Drills & Skills Clinics
Registration is underway for Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin's drills and skills program.
OCSO: 4 charged after information leads to location of attempted murder suspect
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office investigators have arrested four men when information lead them to a location of an attempted murder suspect.
Some Chapin parents have concerns with school district's lottery system
Several Chapin parents are speaking out against a lottery put in place by Lexington-Richland School District Five to determine which students could attend certain elementary schools.
South Carolina Supreme Court abolishes common law marriage
The South Carolina Supreme Court has abolished common law marriages in the state.
