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SCEMD holds virtual town hall to discuss rash of earthquakes
Kershaw County officials are preparing for an upcoming town hall on the recent rash of earthquakes. The virtual town hall is set for Wednesday July 27th from 6 to 7pm.
Manhunt underway for suspect Kershaw deputies say is 'armed, on foot'
The Kershaw County Sheriff's office is searching for a man suspected in a series of crimes. Authorities with Kershaw County, Fairfield County, and SLED started looking for the man around 6PM Friday night after reports of a and burglary
DoorDash tightens cap on alcohol deliveries
The delivery app DoorDash is putting a bit of a cork in it's alcohol deliveries.
Singer from multi-platinum group 'Xscape' comes to Columbia
R&B artist Tamika Scott, best known as a member of the multi-platinum girl group 'Xscape' is coming to the Richland Library Northeast in August
Manhunt underway near Fairfield, Kershaw Co. line
Kershaw Co, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies with the Kershaw and Fairfield Co. Sheriff's offices as well as SLED investigators say they are searching for a burglary and carjacking suspect near the…
Suspect arrested in Midlands hotel murder
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies say a suspect was arrested in a shooting at a Midlands hotel. Officials say on July 16th 28-year-old Deddrick Pogue, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators say Darius Foster was arrested Thursday…
Gamecocks picked to finish 5th in SEC East, four selected to All-SEC team
The Gamecocks are scheduled to report for fall camp on Thursday, August 4, with the first practice slated for Friday, August 5.
UPDATE: Missing elderly woman found safe, according to Sheriff
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Update: According to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department, she has been located by law enforcement and is currently being assessed by medical personnel and reunited with family. We…
House Select Committee holds 8th public hearing
The House Select Committee investigating the deadly Capitol attack held its eighth public hearing and second hearing in primetime, Thursday night.
SC Beekeepers Assoc. has Columbia 'Buzzing' with 3 days of excitement
The South Carolina Beekeepers Association is hosting a three day conference at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Mattel, SpaceX team up for out of this world toy line
Mattel and Space-X are teaming up for some new out-of-this-world toys.
Poll shows growing number of Americans losing trust in elections
A new poll finds a majority of Americans lack confidence that U.S. elections reflect the will of the people.
YouTube cracks down on abortion misinformation
YouTube wants to limit misinformation about abortion on its platform.
Labor Department reports job seekers settle for part-time work
The Labor Department says only about two point two percent of workers have a part-time gig.
Hotel & garage coming to Gervais Street raises concerns
A hotel and garage to be built on Gervais Street has some community members nearby concerned.
Back to school vaccinations
The State Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), is reminding parents to be sure vaccines are on their child's back-to-school list this year.
Deputy hospitalized after being exposed to unknown substance
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. say a deputy is in the hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance. Investigators say Master Deputy Rebekah Smith was patrolling the…
Wilson joins call for Google not to censor Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a letter urging search engine Google not to censor crisis pregnancy centers from search results . Crisis pregnancy centers are often…
