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Irmo High School collecting recyclable materials Oct. 15

Irmo High School will be hosting a recycling event for Lexington and Richland counties on Oct. 15, from 8 am- 12 pm.

Responsive Industries establishing operations in Greenville County

A new manufacturer will be establishing operations in Greenville County, creating 10 new jobs.

Columbia International University to kick-start 100th anniversary celebration with concert

Columbia International University will be kick-starting their 100th anniversary celebrations with a concert by Grammy and Gospel award winner Laura Story.

Former inmate crashes car in front of State Department of Corrections

Investigators say former inmate Ryan Turner is in trouble with the law again after crashing in front of the State Department of Corrections building Monday

Hurricane categories explained: How strong is each category?

NWS uses a system that only measures a hurricane's sustained wind speeds

All eyes on Hurricane Ian as it barrels towards Florida

Hurricane Ian is targeting Florida, bringing with it the threat of high winds, dangerous storm surge and even tornadoes.

Statewide dog fighting operation lands 21 people behind bars

21 people are behind bars following statewide dog fighting operation accused of participating in dog fighting rings

CPD arrest duo accused of trying to sell fentanyl

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department's Organized Crime and Narcotics Unit have taken thousands of pills authorities believe are imitation fentanyl off the street. Police say during a…

Sleep deprivation could lead to immune system disorder

According to a study from the medical school at Mount Sinai, chronic sleep deprivation can make your immune system go into overdrive.

Police: Texas couple arrested in phony fentanyl seizure

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say a traffic stop yielded thousands of counterfiet fentanyl pills. Investigators say on September 17th police conducted a traffic stop of Loria Leal and Eufracio Rodriguez of Texas on Hardin St. During the stop, police…

Military members encouraged to apply for free deer hunts in memory of soldier

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will be hosting two free deer hunts for members of the military community.

School closings/early dismissals due to possible severe weather

One school district has announced early school dismissals/school closings due to possible severe weather.

Newberry College opening food pantry for students experiencing food insecurity

Newberry College is opening a new Campus Food Pantry for college students, faculty, and staff who are experiencing food insecurity and inaccessibility.