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1 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Sumter home illegally operating as business

Sumter police say one person is dead and three others were injured during an exchange of gunfire Thursday night at a home tied to illegal gambling and alcohol sales.

RCSD: Investigating homicide on Chatsworth Road

Richland County Sheriff’s deputies have identified the shooter of fatal incident early Thursday morning.

Fire Marshal's office offers heating safety tips as temps drop

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Fire Marshals Office is warning people who use space heaters or kerosene lamps to stay warm. Fire Marshal Jonathan Jones offers the following tips to ensure safety during the cold winter months: • Only use…

West Columbia Police investigate deadly crash involving pedestrians

According to the West Columbia Police Department, a deadly crash involving pedestrians shut down the 900 block of Sunset Boulevard Thursday night.

9 people arrested for scheme to defraud SC medicaid program

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Nine people have been arrested accused of defrauding the South Carolina medicaid program. A year-and-a-half long investigation resulted in 18 charges brought…

Columbia plants last tree in "10,000 Trees" program

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The city of Columbia has completed its 10,000 trees program. Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city leaders gathered at River Front Park to celebrate…

Pringles releasing Turducken flavored chips

You don't have to spend hours basting and baking to get the taste of Thanksgiving.

Mark Sanford giving out $1 trillion bills to raise national debt awareness

South Carolina's Mark Sanford is handing out fake $1 trillion bills on the presidential campaign trail. The former Congressman and governor says he's doing it to raise awareness about a financial crisis he says is looming.

Sheriff Lott calls Two Notch Road shooting an "assassination" and "premeditated"

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is continuing their push against gun violence.

Security breaches are on the rise in SC, here's how to protect yourself

Security breach numbers are on the rise in South Carolina with more than half a million of South Carolinians affected in the past three months, according to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA).

10-Point Plan introduced to bring more business to Five Points

A group of business owners, neighborhood leaders and elected officials announced a new 10-Point Plan to revitalize Five Points. It was presented at a press conference on Thursday.

Mumps cases at College of Charleston jump to 26

The number of mumps cases continues to rise at the College of Charleston.

Officials: Repeat sex offender sentenced to 20 years in prison

Eleventh Circuit officials say a repeat sex offender has received a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

USGS reports earthquake in Cayce

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- There was a little rumble in the Midlands this morning. According to a tweet sent out by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the US Geological Survey reported a 2.o magnitude earthquake near the city of Cayce…

Deputies search for a witness of a fatal shooting on Sulton Drive

Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office officials say they need to find a witness of a fatal shooting Wednesday on Sulton Drive.

Last month was the warmest October on record globally, scientists say

Last month — if you found yourself saying — 'Man, it's been really warm lately!' You probably weren't the only one.

Recall Alert: Chicken possibly contaminated with metal

Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc., an Arkansas based company is recalling approximately 2,071,397 pounds of poultry products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).