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Springfield troubling police department gets new police chief

A South Carolina town has a new police chief after its former chief was accused of taking bribes to help people get visas to enter or stay in the country.

Electronics plant CEO, officials announce more growth coming to Winnsboro

New growth is coming to a Midlands county that's been devastated by economic loss.

Deputy gets no prison time for sex while on duty, in uniform

A former York County deputy has avoided prison time after agreeing to plead guilty to paying for sex with a woman who also was wanted on criminal charges.

SC Federal Bureau of Prisons successfully tests technology to jam cell phones

The first test to jam cell phone signals in South Carolina prisons is a success

CPD searching for murder suspect in connection to a body found at San Jose on Forest Dr.

The Columbia Police Department officers are investigation last week's suspicious death at a Forest Drive restaurant as a murder and have identified a suspect in connection.

Bill aims to protect vulnerable, police during traffic stops

A South Carolina lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow people with disabilities or their caretaker to apply for a special registration that would note their condition and alert law enforcement during a traffic stop.

Bill aims to protect vulnerable, police during traffic stops

A South Carolina lawmaker has introduced a bill for disabled people to apply for registration that alerts officers during traffic stops.

Lexington Police search for two women accused of credit card fraud

Lexington Police Department officials needs your help to find two women accused of credit card fraud recently.

Shell Point man convicted of murdering disabled neighbor in 2016

The 14th Judicial Circuit officials say a Shell Point has been convicted of murdering a disabled neighbor in 2016.

Nipsey Hussle, a hometown hero, immortalized at memorial

Nipsey Hussle's legacy as a persistent rapper, community activist, uniter, a doting father, a protective sibling and a loving son were underscored at his public memorial service on Thursday, with deeply personal testimonies from those closest to the rapper, including his actress-fiancee Lauren London, collaborator and dear friend Snoop Dogg and his mother, who said she was at peace with the death of her "superhero" son.

6 arrested in cocaine sting bust in Sumter County, deputies say

Six people are in jail on cocaine charges after a several-months long investigation by the Sumter Police Department

Crossover deadline for bills in State House passes

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday April 10th, 2019 was the crossover deadline for bills working through the State House. Bills that made the cut, include a measure overhauling the State's education system…

Three suspects sentenced after a string of armed robberies in Lexington Co

Three West Columbia suspects have been sentenced for a string of robberies while armed with a shot gun in Lexington County.

Five Points Foundation donates over $40,000 to local non-profits and charities in Columbia

The Five Points Foundation awarded $43,450 to 28 charities and non-profit organizations in the Midlands from their annual St.Pat's in Five Points.

Chapin couple continues push to raise purchasing age for energy drinks

[gtxvideo vid='ykth74N2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ykth74N2.jpg' vtitle='energy drink pkg'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Parents of a Chapin teen who died after officials say he drank too much caffeine, are fighting for a minimum age for kids to be able to purchase energy drinks. When…