RCSD provides update on overnight home invasion
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is announcing the arrest of 45-year-old Antoine Mobley for a home invasion overnight.
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Sumter woman charged in stabbing death of her partner
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says 26-year-old Akasha Tamia Jones is being charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
"No Blood for Oil," -- Protesters rally at Statehouse over capture of Venezuelan president
Around 50 protesters carried signs, some that read "No U.S. War on Venezuela," "No Blood for Oil," and "Bombing Innocent People for Oil Will Be Your Legacy, Not Ours."
US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
By: REGINA GARCIA CANO, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and ERIC TUCKER Updated 5:34 PM EST, January 3, 2026 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that…
One injured after shooting on Alcott Drive, police asking for tips
Around 5:40 p.m., deputies say they responded to a report of gunshots at the 500 block of Alcott Drive.
Fire damages two structures used for paintball center
Photos Courtesy: Columbia Fire Department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A fire at a commercial property on Fairfield Road caused significant damages to two structures. According to the Columbia Fire Department, its 1st Shift crews responded to the scene at around…
Health insurance prices increase
Millions of Americans are now facing higher health insurance prices as some Affordable Care Act subsidies expire with the new year.
DHS begins slashing FEMA staff
Many Federal Emergency Management Agency employees are starting the new year without jobs.
107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect
The U.S. Commerce Department is rolling back proposed steep tariffs which were set to take effect on over a dozen Italian pasta makers later this year.
New national park access policies
If visiting a national park is on your to-do list for the new year, like Congaree National Park here in the Midlands, there are some slight changes you may want to be aware of.
New Muppet Show special with Sabrina Carpenter coming in February
Singer Sabrina Carpenter is joining Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, and other Muppet Show characters for a brand new special next month.
MTV music channels no longer on air
After 40 years on air, MTV’s music only channels are now a thing of the past.
9 new cases of measles reported in SC
SC Dept. of Health reports that more measles cases continue to climb in the state connected to the Upstate Outbreak.
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.
Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike
Venezuela is open to negotiating an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, the South American country’s President Nicolás Maduro said in a pre-taped interview aired Thursday on state television.
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June.
SC governor proclaims January as Interfaith Harmony Month
Earlier Tuesday, Dec. 30, Governor Henry McMaster issued a formal proclamation making January South Carolina Interfaith Harmony Month.
20 new cases of measles confirmed in SC
Health officials say there are 20 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, Dec. 26.
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists
Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday after a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates arrived for separatist forces in the war-torn country, and warned that it viewed Emirati actions as “extremely dangerous.”
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
If history is a guide, Republicans stand a good chance of losing control of the House of Representatives in 2026. They have just a slim majority in the chamber, and the incumbent party usually gives up seats in midterm elections.
