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RCSD K9 officer dies nearly a week after being injured in the line of duty.

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is grieving the loss of one of their K-9 officers, a second loss for RCSD this year

Aurora Borealis makes an appearance in South Carolina

The Aurora Borealis also known as the Northern Lights fills up South Carolina night sky

"Take a book, leave a book" -- City of Columbia debuts series of mini-libraries

In the coming weeks, around 20 mini-libraries will be popping up in communities across Columbia.

Police: Couple wanted after thousands withdrawn from stolen debit cards

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Lexington are looking for a man and woman they say have stolen more than 11 thousand dollars from people using stolen debit cards. Investigators say the cards were all stolen from victims at Walmart between…

10 Million pounds of meat recalled over listeria concerns

(CNN)--Ready-to-eat meat producer Bruce Pac has recalled nearly 10-million pounds of meat and poultry products. The US Department of Agriculture says routine testing found listeria bacteria in the food. The affected products were shipped to restaurants and institutions nationwide. They…

Amazon hiring seasonal employees in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Amazon officials say they are hiring more than 2,000 seasonal employees in the Midlands. According to the company, many of the seasonal jobs can transition into full-time jobs. For more information on how to apply click here.

Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as Category 3 storm

Lee Co. K-9 officer killed in the line of duty is memorialized

A K-9 officer killed in the line of duty is laid to memorialized Wednesday

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FEMA announces disaster assistance for Helene survivors surpasses $344 million

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) along with their 8000 federal workers continue helping communities across the country impacted by Hurricane Helene.

SC National Guard to Florida to assist in hurricane response

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the governor's office say Gov. Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of SC National Guard Soldiers in response to Hurricane Milton. "Hurricane Helene reminded us of the power of neighbors helping neighbors, and South Carolina…

Dominion Energy says post-Helene power restoration complete

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with Dominion Energy say as of Tuesday it has restored power to nearly 100% of customers impacted by Hurricane Helene. A spokesperson says line workers, tree crews, and volunteers worked to restore electricity to more than…

Hurricane Milton: Florida prepares for monster storm

We are tracking the latest on Hurricane Milton as the monster storms takes aim for Florida

Lexington -Richland District Five hosts school board debate

Candidates for the school board with Lexington -Richland School District Five all vying for your vote, came out to Irmo Middle School Tuesday night for a debate held by d-5’s Teacher forum

Oops! Entire plane forced to watch adult film

One airline is forced to apologize to customers after an in flight movie has anything but a smooth landing with some of those on board

Your Voice, Your Vote: Rep. Heather Bauer faces former incumbent Kirkman Finlay III for second time

South Carolina House District 75 includes much of the eastern part of Soda City as well as part of Forest Acres.

SC Attorney General sues TikTok

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday afternoon, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he is joining a bi-partisan coalition of 14 attorneys general filing separate lawsuits against social media platform TikTok for violating state consumer protection laws. “TikTok is knowingly addicting children…