Residents don't trust reports that SC city water is safe
Officials of a South Carolina city say it has safe drinking water, but a lack of trust has left residents relying on bottled water or springs outside city limits.
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SLED investigating death on USC Campus
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for State Law Enforcement Division tells ABC Columbia investigators responded to a death on the campus of the University of South Carolina at the Greek Village. SLED spokesperson Thom Berry says SLED is there in…
Suspect caught after armed robbery at Food Lion on Broad River Road led to chase
Richland County deputies say they captured a suspect after an armed robbery at a Food Lion led to a chase.
Officials: Suspicious package dropped of at CPD headquarters is safe
Columbia Fire officials say a suspicious package that was dropped off at the Columbia Police Department headquarters turned out to be safe.
Body cam video released showing deputies shoot 16-year-old holding knife
(WOLO) - Body cam video has been released showing the moment deputies in the upstate shot a teenage girl moving toward them with a knife. Greenville…
Sumter Police continues recovery efforts for five-year-old Nevaeh Adams
Sumter Police say they have enough forensic evidence to charge Daunte Johnson with the murder of five-year-old Nevaeh Adams.
Car blocking roadway leads deputies to arrest man with drugs, weapons
A Holly Hill man is charged with narcotics and weapons violation after a patrol car turned up a vehicle blocking a road, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office.
8 SC districts initially ask for $210 million in merger aid
Eight school districts in South Carolina are asking for more than $200 million in state aid to consolidate into four districts.
Thousands attend American Idol auditions in Columbia, hoping to get that golden ticket
On Monday, the first round of auditions for American Idol were held at the Pastides Alumni Center in Columbia. Anyone who is a legal U.S. resident and between the ages of 15 and 28 were eligible to register and audition.
Police report: SC man forced by drug dealer to walk naked
A South Carolina police report states a man found walking down a road naked was forced to do it by a gun-toting drug dealer to whom he owed money.
Sumter Police Chief says based on forensic evidence Nevaeh Adams is deceased
Sumter Police are scheduled to hold a news conference at three o'clock Monday afternoon about a case that has rocked the state.
City to commemorate Women's Equality Day, "She Did Day"
Monday City of Columbia plans Proclaim August 26th as #SheDid Day along with Historic Columbia, and the Women’s Rights Empowerment Network (WREN).
One injured after overnight shooting on Benedict Street
Columbia Police say one man is hurt after an overnight shooting on the 62 hundred block of Benedict Street.
Cardinal Newman School gets new slogan after racist videos, threat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A private Catholic high school is South Carolina has unveiled a new slogan after a student was accused of making racist videos and threatening his school. The State newspaper reports the new motto for Cardinal Newman…
Fund backed by DiCaprio pledges $5M to Amazon amid fires
A new environmental foundation backed by Leonardo DiCaprio is pledging $5 million in aid to the Amazon, which has been swept by wildfires . Earth Alliance was created last month by DiCaprio and philanthropists Laurene Powell Jobs and Brian Sheth.…
Beto O'Rourke to visit Benedict College on Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke will visit Benedict College on Tuesday. This marks his fifth trip to the Palmetto State and his first trip back since the mass shooting in El Paso. The event will be…
Kamala Harris takes part in South Carolina black pride events
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Kamala Harris spent a couple of days in South Carolina amid her presidential run. On Friday, Harris attended black pride events in the Columbia area. She participated in a happy hour at Gold Den with actress…
Beyonce, Sinatra among those on Obama summer song playlist
The Obama summer playlist has everyone from Drake and Beyonce to Steely Dan and Frank Sinatra. The former president calls it "some new, some old, some fast, some slow." Barack Obama tweeted 44 songs Saturday that he and his wife,…
SC plans ribbon cutting ceremony at Volvo's I-26 interchange
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina is planning a celebration to open a new interchange on Interstate 26 for Volvo Cars plant in Berkeley County. Gov. Henry McMaster is joining state commerce and transportation officials as well as local leaders…
1 killed, 1 hurt in shooting near Coastal Carolina University
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say one man was killed and a second person injured in a shooting at a gas station near a South Carolina university. The Horry County Coroner's Office said 24-year-old Jamarr White died at the hospital…
