Columbia SC

SOUTH CAROLINA — A 9-year-old child was killed in a shooting Sunday morning in Pageland, the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office reported. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a convenience store along Highway 9. Several individuals have been detained and are being interviewed by deputies, along with...

Former banker Russell Laffitte has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, officials announced Monday.

(WHTM) — The Iron Hill Brewery announced last week that it had decided to close all of its locations, and according to a former employee, workers were given no warning of the closure until the day of. abc27 news reported last week that the Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announced that it had decided to […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is revising its procedures for issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) following a new federal ruling. Effective Monday, September 29, the agency will only issue CDLs or commercial learner’s permits to U.S. citizens or permanent residents...

Stephen Federico, father of 22-year-old Logan Haley Federico, addressed the room not as a politician or expert, but as a grieving father, and his message was raw and clear.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The City of Columbia is set to begin structural repairs on the Lady Street Parking Deck in November 2025 as part of the first phase of its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This initial phase aims to revitalize and maintain public parking infrastructure, with key repairs to...

This year’s theme, Harvesting Happiness, sets the stage for rides, foods, music, and competitions at the SC State Fair.

SOUTH CONGAREE, S.C. — South Congaree Police Department has announced that Police Chief Steve Jonas has officially resigned. The announcement was posted on the SCPD's Facebook page Friday, September 26, 2025, and comes almost a month after Jonas was involved with another vehicle on South Beltline Boulevard in Columbia.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A group of law enforcement officers are debuting a new podcast to bridge the gap between the badge and the community!. The Black Shield Podcast premieres this Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube. Curtis spoke with South Carolina Trooper Earnest “Xcaliber” Miller about how...

A well-known Midlands automotive company has purchased land to bring a new dealership to the Chapin area. Jim Hudson Automotive Group recently purchased 15 acres — spread over two parcels — in the 700 block of Columbia Avenue in Chapin, according to a release from commercial real estate firm Colliers South Carolina....