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Orangeburg deputies search for woman last seen more than a week ago

The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is hoping members of the public can help them locate a woman last seen November 9

Missing WWII airman laid to rest at Fort Jackson Cemetery

Nephews of Lieutenant Harris honored the airman and shared memories of their ancestor.

Thanksgiving: How much will your celebrations cost this year?

Thanksgiving is next week and that means you're probably working on a grocery list. And with inflation ticking up slightly last month, the higher prices come just as we get ready to celebrate thanksgiving.

Gov. names Dr. Simmer Director of Public Health

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Edward Simmer has been named the state's first Director of Public Health. Governor Henry McMaster made the announcement Tuesday morning. "Dr. Edward Simmer joined DHEC in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and immediately proved to be…

Columbia Metropolitan Airport adds Allegiant flights

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Midlands residents will have a new option when flying the friendly skies. Tuesday Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Allegiant announced the airline will now fly out of CAE. The flights will begin…

Human remains found in Lancaster Co.

Lancaster Co. (WCCB)--The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify a body found last week off Bethel Road in the southwestern part of the county. According to LCSO, the skeletal remains were found on November 13th by a member…

Rep. Nancy Mace introduces Capitol Building bathroom ban

Washington, D.C. (CNN) --South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace introduced a resolution to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms in US capitol buildings. Mace is pushing for the ban less than two…

Susan Smith parole hearing Wednesday

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The woman convicted of killing her two children in union county in 1994 is up for parole. Officials with the Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole services say Susan Smith's parole hearing will take place in Columbia Wednesday.…

Columbia Police arrest man accused of deadly 2021 stabbing

The Columbia Police Department has arrested a man accused in a deadly stabbing from 2021

A look at the cost of inflation on your Thanksgiving celebrations

The latest data shows inflation ticked up slightly last month. The higher prices come just as Americans get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Sumter woman accused of shooting at parked car

Police say a Sumter woman was charged after firing shots into a parked car.

Columbia police investigating weekend collision

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Columbia Police Department say the Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a weekend accident involving a pedestrian. Police say they were dispatched to Harden and Devine Streets just before 1:30am Sunday. Investigators say the 40…

Military suicides increased in 2023

Suicides in the military increased in 2023.

Joseph S. Azar Community Garden honors local advocate and businessman

"This garden represents not only the concerted efforts of seniors and children, but it also represents who we are as a community, and as a city. As we continue to grow and bloom and blossom in ways that are necessary for fruitful living," City of Columbia Councilman Ed McDowell.