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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Warrior Warehouse is hosting a survival course to help women learn how to defend themselves in dangerous situations. The “REFUSE 2 DIE” Women’s Life Survival Course starts Saturday at 10 a.m., at 2901-C Two Notch Road. Lance Adams, founder of The...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) says it has confirmed five new measles cases connected to the ongoing Upstate outbreak, bringing the outbreak total to 49 and the statewide total for 2025 to 52. DPH says two of the newly reported cases are household...

A recent shooting at an Airbnb in Columbia's Earlewood neighborhood has intensified calls for the city council to revisit safety regulations for short-term rentals. The incident occurred during a gathering of 15-30 teenagers at a rental property on Darlington Street. Neighbors, who wished to remain anonymous,...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A second suspect has been arrested in the November 11 fatal shooting on Nearview Avenue, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Semieon Helton-Hill, 21, is charged with murder and criminal conspiracy in connection with the shooting. Authorities say deputies arrested...

State lottery officials said a printing error resulted in 214 “CASH POP” tickets being affected.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around west columbia.

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - Just in time for Thanksgiving, two groups are coming together to help give away turkeys and other food items in Lexington on Wednesday. Molina Healthcare of South Carolina is hosting the giveaway alongside nonprofit Serve and Connect until 3 p.m. at the Icehouse Amphitheater at 107 West Main...

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - A Lexington School District Four employee has been charged after allegedly bringing a loaded weapon into a school. Andrea Brooks, 43, a school cafeteria employee at Sandhills Middle School, was arrested and charged Monday for allegedly bringing a loaded firearm to the middle school and leaving...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — New information is emerging about a crime spree that law enforcement says spanned three counties and ended Saturday in Calhoun County with an Orangeburg County deputy injured and a suspect shot. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says 32-year-old Steven Townsend carjacked a victim at 7 a.m....

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. On the corner of Hampton and Sumter, Cuban Corner is turning a market success story into a downtown gathering place, bringing authentic Cuban staples and a family-forward ethos to Columbia’s Main Street District.