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Saluda Shoals park breaks ground on accesible playground

Saluda Shoals park officials broke ground on what will be a universally inclusive playground on Thursday, Nov. 29.

Annual meeting discusses ICE involvement in Lexington Co.

An annual Immigrations and Customs Enforcement's meeting was held at the Lexington County Sheriff's Department Training Center on Thursday.

Company adding 100 new jobs to Dorchester County

An alumninum die casting supplier is expanding operations to Dorchester County.

SC Interim Director of Commission of Higher Ed. resigns after questions over significant raise

The Interim Director of the State's Commission on higher education announces his resignation after question start swirling over a more than 90 thousand dollar raise.

USC School of Music students rehearsing for a concert unlike any other

Thursday morning, music students at the University of South Carolina were paired with inmates at Lee Correctional Facility to work on original compositions.

Man charged with attempting to murder person who tried to stop assault

Authorities say a man attempting to stop a violent domestic assault is recovering after officials say the suspect stabbed him when he tried to intervene.

Pet adoptions from Columbia Animal Services will only cost $25 in December

[gtxvideo vid='wz8kw6Z2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wz8kw6Z2.jpg' vtitle='HolidayPetSpecial'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There's no place like home for the holidays, and that counts for pets as well. Beginning Saturday (12/1) and running through December, Columbia Animal Services will offer pet adoptions for $25. The…

Taking care of your four-legged friends in the cold weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Recently, both the Richland County Sheriff’s department and Columbia Police have released horrifying details of animal maltreatment cases. Where the dogs reportedly had no food or water and had…

CPD searching for man accused of assaulting pregnant woman

Columbia Police say on Saturday, 22-year-old Datalion Tucker assaulted a pregnant woman on Bailey Street, and threatened her with a sharp object telling her to stay in the apartment.

RCSD: Assistant Principal at Dutch Fork High School arrested on multiple drug charges

An Assistant Principal at Dutch Fork High School has been arrested for multiple drug charges, including intent to distribute, say Deputies.

Newberry County asks residents to beware of potential scam

Newberry County says a potential scam is making the rounds asking for monetary donations via phone for the SC Sheriff's Association. Click here for all of the details.

Swansea HS evacuated after threat found on wall

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Lexington County say they are investigating after a message that could be deemed threatening was found written on a bathroom wall at Swansea High School. Authorities say the school has been evacuated as a…

Columbia police need your help identifying suspect after ATM stolen

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Armed and dangerous man accused of assaulting a pregnant victim

Columbia Police Department is still searching for a man considered armed and dangerous, who's accused of assaulting a pregnant victim.

Manufacturing company bringing jobs to York County

An electronics manufacturer is expanding operations and creating more jobs in York County.

Program bridges gap between police and North Cola youth

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A new initiative hopes to lock Midlands youth into a closer relationship with law enforcement so they won't end up locked behind bars or worse. The 29203 program brought community leaders together…