Officials: Tree branch blown into power line started fire in Los Angeles
Officials say a tree branch striking a power line ignited a wildfire that destroyed a dozen homes in a star-studded area of Los Angeles this week.
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Lawmakers discuss bringing "hands-free law" to South Carolina
A South Carolina Senate subcommittee is discussing a bill that would establish punishments if someone is caught using their cell phone while driving.
Explicit QR code accidentally included in books sent home with SC first graders
A South Carolina father is warning other parents — after a children's book he was reading with his son came with a link to some very adult material.
Environmentalists move to sue company over SC plastic spill
Environmental groups are taking steps toward suing a company they say is responsible for polluting South Carolina waters with tiny plastic beads.
W.A. Perry Middle School students take stand against bullying
October is National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month. In honor of that, W.A. Perry Middle School students took to the Statehouse on Tuesday to spread a message against bullying.
Duo sought in theft at Two Notch Road sporting goods store
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man and women for shoplifting from Pro Image Sport Store located at 7201 Two Notch Rd, in Columbia Mall.
Orangeburg woman accused of falsifying travel expenses while working for Clemson University
A 43-year-old Orangeburg County woman was arrested Monday on charges of fraudulently obtaining funds from falsified travel vouchers submitted to Clemson University.
Water shortage causes Lexington middle school to dismiss early
According to officials with Lexington County School District One Gilbert Middle School will close early today due to a water shortage caused by a water main break.
19 show horses die in northwestern Georgia barn fire
Nineteen show horses died when a barn went up in flames over the weekend, fire officials in northwestern Georgia said.
Police investigating armed robbery
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police are investigating an armed robbery. Investigators say it happened at the 7-Up Mini Mart on Leesburg Rd. According to police no one was hurt. If you have any information on this…
Instagram will censor posts about suicide
(CNN) - Instagram will block posts about suicide, after facing pressure to stop showing graphic content. It all started earlier this year, when British teen Molly Russell killed herself after…
Popeyes chicken sandwich returning Nov 3
The wait is almost over!
Lexington YMCA closing its doors after 60 years of business
After more than 60 years of providing the Lexington community with its services, the family YMCA is shutting its doors.
Lyft offering free rides to job interviews
Lyft is launching a new initiative that gives riders free or discounted rides to job interviews — and for the first three weeks of employment.
Uber driver uses shopping spree to cheer up mom with sick baby in the hospital
A chance meeting gave an Uber driver the chance to brighten a mother's day who needed a ride from the hospital where her infant son was recovering from surgery.
Benedict College students express concern over being in dorms during President's visit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --It’s been three days since President Trump stopped by the Midlands, but several Benedict College students have mixed feelings about how the weekend’s events were carried out. A handful of students…
Three arrested in deadly Newberry Co. shooting, leaving one dead
Three men are charged and arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that happened at the Hartford Community in Newberry on October 27.
SC coroner: Man found slumped over bike was fatally stabbed
A South Carolina coroner says a man found slumped over his bicycle was fatally stabbed.
SC sex offenders on probation/parole will have Halloween curfew
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services will again have a curfew for offenders under its supervision for a sex offense.
Local fifth graders learn about forestry through 'Wood Magic Forest Fair' program
This week, the South Carolina Forestry Commission is holding its annual Wood Magic Forest Fair for fifth graders across the Midlands. It's a day program of forestry-related educational experiences and demonstrations.
