Columbia SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Officers with the Columbia Police Department say they are working leads in an overnight shooting at Jay’s Bar and Grill in the Vista. Shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, officers were dispatched to the popular establishment at 902 Gervais Street for a reported shooting.

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Columbia, South Carolina, woman was arrested on Monday for reportedly taking part in a phone scam where the caller claimed to be part of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Department. Veronica Oliva, 36, was charged with:. Dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities. Theft by...

A Richland County sheriff’s deputy, Tiffany Anderson, has been fired and arrested after being accused of assault. The 45-year-old deputy was charged with simple assault following an incident on March 23, where deputies responded to a call regarding an assault at a residence on Laurel Bluff Court. Details of...

In the first month enforcing South Carolina’s law prohibiting holding a phone while driving, law enforcement officers issued nearly 3,400 citations statewide. Charleston County issued the most at 470 (30 by South Carolina Public Safety officers and 430 by other law enforcement). Spartanburg issued the second highest...

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WIS) — Students at Westwood High School are getting hands-on experience at becoming firefighters and EMTs before they even graduate. Students can be seen climbing ladders and practicing real-life situations as part of the program. Steve Wilson, fire and EMS instructor of the course at the high...

Policymakers, developers, and housing advocates set to converge for two days of strategy and collaboration South Carolina’s statewide Affordable Housing Summit is returning to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on April 15–16, 2026. The event promises to be one of the most significant gatherings in the state...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Jamie L. Devine announced Monday that he is officially a candidate for Richland County Council District 4. Devine is a community leader, nonprofit executive, and a member of the Richland County School District One Board of School Commissioners. “Richland County is at a pivotal moment, and...

LEXINGTON, S.C. — The Town of Lexington is asking for public input as it considers possible updates to its sign ordinance, which regulates how businesses display signage. Town leaders hosted a series of stakeholder meetings Monday, bringing together business owners, sign contractors and residents to share feedback on...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A 56-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this week in Columbia. According to the Columbia Police Department, Toni Middleton was taken into custody Monday evening in North, South Carolina, by the department’s Fugitive Team with...

The City of Columbia is inviting residents to review and comment on its Draft Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which outlines how federal HUD funds will support local housing and community programs. The plan covers estimated allocations of $1.1 million for CDBG, $660,000 for HOME, and $1.9 million for...