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Prisoner sentenced for extorting thousands from service members with dating app

A man, who was already behind bars, will spend additional time in prison due to an extortion scheme involving service members.

Wednesday is last day in office for UofSC President Harris Pastides

University of South Carolina officials say today is the last day of the presidency of Dr. Harris Pastides.

Democratic candidates gear up for round 2

DETROIT, MI (CNN) --- With so many Democratic candidates, these debates are having to be split up into two groups over two nights. The second Democratic debate will continue tonight, Wednesday July 31,…

Artist installs see-saws at US-Mexico border

(CNN) - See-saws have been installed at the US-Mexico border so children from both countries can play together. The idea came from a California artist who drew up the design of…

California governor signs bill requiring presidential candidates to submit tax returns

California’s Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state’s primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump.

78 new propane school buses coming to SC as part of Volkswagen settlement

Some kids across the state will be rolling up to school in brand new, energy-efficient buses.

Orangeburg cell phone thief caught on camera stealing iPhones

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Surveillance cameras in an Orangeburg business recorded a man stealing several smartphones on multiple occasions. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office released pictures…

SC agents get permission to replace crashed helicopter

State agents in South Carolina have been given permission by South Carolina lawmakers to buy a helicopter to replace one destroyed in a crash last month.

Richland County, City of Columbia collaborate to bring more commercial development to region

On Tuesday, representatives from Richland County and the City of Columbia announced their collaboration to bring more commercial development to the area. Leaders presented their shared vision to attract more construction and developers.

Two rescued from house fire on South Sumter Street

Columbia Fire Department says two people were rescued from a house fire early this morning on South Sumter Street.

Midlands community fighting back after cars stolen and broken into

A Midlands community is fighting back after a lot of their cars were stolen and some broken into.

Victim identified in a fatal collision at the Lake Murray Dam

Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on the Lake Murray Dam (SC Highway 6).

Capital One target of massive data breach

A hacker gained access to personal information from more than 100 million Capitol One credit applications, the bank said Monday as federal authorities arrested a suspect in the case.

Red Cross offering gift cards to blood donors in help of shortage

The American Red Cross is still facing an emergency blood shortage and urging for the communities help.

Students with disabilities crafting career paths by learning new skills

More than fifty students are learning how to overcome their disabilities to become productive members of the workforce.

'An outstanding sigh of relief. That’s always your goal,' Orangeburg first responders reflect on rescuing man trapped in silo

Dozens of first responders from several different agencies responded last Thursday to a man trapped in a grain silo in Orangeburg. They helped rescue the man, an employee of Cactus Family Farms, who had been trapped for about nine hours.