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Funeral services announced for Heathwood Hall student Jacob Clarkson

Funeral services are set for a Heathwood Hall student who authorities say died in an ATV accident on Sunday.

Senator Graham speaks at Lexington and Richland County Republican Party event

(WOLO) - US Senator Lindsey Graham was back in the midlands Tuesday night as a guest speaker for the Lexington and Richland County Republican Parties…

RCSD searching for suspect in connection to deadly shooting at local bar

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help finding a suspect wanted in connection with the deadly shooting at McCary's Bar and Grill. Ernest Condre Bethel, 26, is wanted on two counts of murder,…

DHS moves $155M from FEMA Disaster Relief to ICE

The Trump administration wants to take millions of dollars allotted for disaster relief to support its policy of returning some migrants to Mexico.

Man found guilty of murder for stabbing 17-year-old Dutch Fork student at Cook Out

24-year-old Kierin Dennis, of Lexington, was found guilty of murder for the 2014 killing of a Dutch Fork High School student Da'von Capers, according to the 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office.

Lexington Co. firefighters trained in using narcan to reverse opioid overdoses

Lexington County firefighters are doing their part to combat the opioid crisis.

Police release sketch of man involved in church armed robbery in Forest Acres

The Forest Acres Police Department is releasing the composite sketch of the suspect involved in armed robbery and shooting on Sunday around.

16 local butchers compete to qualify for National Meat Cutting Challenge

Professional meat cutters are putting their skills on the chopping block, hoping for the chance to win $20,000. It’s an annual competition for Texas Roadhouse butchers across the country.

Residents don't trust reports that SC city water is safe

Officials of a South Carolina city say it has safe drinking water, but a lack of trust has left residents relying on bottled water or springs outside city limits.

SLED investigating death on USC Campus

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for State Law Enforcement Division tells ABC Columbia investigators responded to a death on the campus of the University of South Carolina at the Greek Village. SLED spokesperson Thom Berry says SLED is there in…

Suspect caught after armed robbery at Food Lion on Broad River Road led to chase

Richland County deputies say they captured a suspect after an armed robbery at a Food Lion led to a chase.

Officials: Suspicious package dropped of at CPD headquarters is safe

Columbia Fire officials say a suspicious package that was dropped off at the Columbia Police Department headquarters turned out to be safe.

Body cam video released showing deputies shoot 16-year-old holding knife

(WOLO) - Body cam video has been released showing the moment deputies in the upstate shot a teenage girl moving toward them with a knife. Greenville…

Sumter Police continues recovery efforts for five-year-old Nevaeh Adams

Sumter Police say they have enough forensic evidence to charge Daunte Johnson with the murder of five-year-old Nevaeh Adams.

Car blocking roadway leads deputies to arrest man with drugs, weapons

A Holly Hill man is charged with narcotics and weapons violation after a patrol car turned up a vehicle blocking a road, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office.

8 SC districts initially ask for $210 million in merger aid

Eight school districts in South Carolina are asking for more than $200 million in state aid to consolidate into four districts.

Thousands attend American Idol auditions in Columbia, hoping to get that golden ticket

On Monday, the first round of auditions for American Idol were held at the Pastides Alumni Center in Columbia. Anyone who is a legal U.S. resident and between the ages of 15 and 28 were eligible to register and audition.