Highway Patrol: Pedestrian killed by a vehicle on Old Frink Street
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Tuesday at Old Frink Street near Bell Street.
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Sumter police have identified shooting victim found dead in embankment
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter police have now identified a man found shot and are working to locate a person he was seen with before his death. Raphel Heywood Bostic, 29, of Columbia, was found dead at about 1:15 p.m.…
UPDATE: Road rage may have led to shooting
Columbia Police believe road rage may have led to a shooting Tuesday (2/19) afternoon.
Vice President Mike Pence set to make a stop in Columbia this week
Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit the Midlands Thursday to visit a newly built theater created in one of Columbia's Opportunity Zones.
No mail delivered to former ABC and Mallard residents in over a month, confusion on how to get it
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Residents of Allen Benedict Court have not been getting their mail delivered since being relocated and now residents at Mallard Apartments are facing the same confusion. Former residents of Allen…
South Carolina governor, lawmakers push veteran affairs bill
[gtxvideo vid='SEjLx132' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SEjLx132.jpg' vtitle='veterans bill vo'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and members of the General Assembly are supporting legislation to elevate the Department of Veteran Affairs to a cabinet level position. A bipartisan group of…
City of Columbia offers new affordable housing loan program
[gtxvideo vid='ALpPWkKx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ALpPWkKx.jpg' vtitle='city lender 1 program'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department announced their new affordable housing loan program. Officials say the program will help a greater number of applicants become homeowners by offering a…
Doctors, advocates support the legalization of marijuana in SC
On Tuesday, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers were joined by medical professionals who support the proposed Compassionate Care Act.
SNAP recipients to receive benefits early in March
People who receive food assistance will get their benefits early in March.
Sumter police work to identify shooting victim found dead in an embankment
Sumter police need your help identifying a man found shot to death over the weekend.
Deputies: Woman injured in shooting off Bluff Road
Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting on Bluff Road where a woman was shot with non life-threatening injuries.
$22B mark 6 years in a row of South Carolina tourism growth
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina officials say new data show tourism has been responsible for $22.6 billion, marking six consecutive years of record-breaking growth for the industry in the state. News outlets report that South Carolina's tourism director, Duane…
SC resident wins $500,000 in lottery, plans to celebrate with steak dinner and paying debt
A Catawba lottery player woke up knowing they’d matched three numbers on their Palmetto Cash 5 ticket. Imagine their surprise when they found out their ticket matched all five numbers drawn resulting in a win of $500,000!
Two arrested, one sought in Newberry Co. burglaries
Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Newberry deputies say they have arrested two out of three suspects in a Monday high speed chase. Investigators say Monday afternoon the suspects sped away from a traffic stop…
Man charged with breaking into church, hitting employee
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Lexington Co. say a man broke in and then hit a woman in the face after she walked in on the crime. Investigators say James Drayton, 24, is charged with…
China's economy czar heading to Washington for trade talks
China's economy czar is heading to Washington for talks Thursday and Friday before the deadline for a massive U.S. tariff hike.
United Way of the Midlands starts online fundraiser for Allen-Benedict evacuees
United Way of the Midlands is starting an online fundraiser for Allen-Benedict Court evacuees to help them with the basic necessities.
Bernie Sanders announces 2020 bid
After months of deliberation, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday that he is running for president again in 2020.
Body found in a car at McDonald's parking lot on Garners Ferry Road
Columbia Police say a person was found dead in a car at McDonald's parking lot on Garners Ferry Road on Monday.
Community voice safety concerns at Richland County town hall
RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Crime and violence at the forefront during a town hall meeting in Richland County. "We don't need young people dying, and that's what's happening,"Mayor of Arcadia lakes, Mark Huguley…
