Blythewood man arrested for kidnapping, assault and more
BLYTHEWOOD – A Blythewood man has been arrested in Union County, SC, on charges of kidnapping, grand larceny of a motor vehicle, and assault and battery of high and aggravated nature. Joseph Boykin, Jr., 63, was arrested on April 22, after being involved in a domestic incident at a...
Two wounded in shooting at Columbia apartment complex on Thursday, police say
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Police are investigating a shooting that left two people wounded on Thursday morning. A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department said the incident happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Colony Apartments along West Beltline Boulevard. Police said they were initially responding to a ShotSpotter alert, a service that helps law enforcement locate the origin of gunfire, but arrived at the...
Judge rules no qualified immunity Columbia Police officer who shot teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Weds, April 29, 2026, judges with the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court ruled the Columbia Police officer who shot and killed a teen after they ran from him does not have qualified immunity. It happened in 2020 when Columbia Police Officer Kevin Davis shot and killed 17-year-old...
Richland County coroner IDs man found shot in vehicle; arrests made
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - According to RCSD, two men have been arrested after a man was found shot and killed in a vehicle. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) said that Devante Walker, 27, and Leroy Mclamore, 29, are charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Weekend rain chances increase with potential for heavier totals
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Conditions have dried out this evening after a few light showers moved through earlier today. Another round of rain is possible late tonight into early Thursday morning, and yes, we know what you're thinking. We had a decent rain Tuesday when we weren’t expecting much, then...
South Carolina lands a commitment from major DL target, 4-star John Archer
South Carolina got on John Archer early in his recruitment. They made the four-star DL out of Fayetteville (N.C.) Seventy-First a top priority from the start, and the Gamecocks have landed his commitment. “They have recruited me the hardest,” Archer told Rivals. “They’re on me every week, and they show a lot of love. That means a lot to me. Every time...
Lexington Girls Lacrosse Eyes Repeat as State Champion Wildcats Surge Into Playoffs
After a record-setting title run, Lexington returns with confidence, depth and a 13-game winning streak.
Fort Jackson urges visitors to stay in cars until lightning clears before graduation
Fort Jackson has issued a statement ahead of Thursday's graduation as a storm passes through the Midlands. In a Facebook post, officials at Fort Jackson said the storm is expected to move through the area before a graduation ceremony for the 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment. The event will still...
A Columbia woman has been arrested for Medicaid fraud, according to the AG’s office
A fraud case in Columbia has led to the arrest of a woman accused of misusing Medicaid funds by submitting false work records. Authorities say the case involves services that were billed but never actually provided. What Happened in the Case. According to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, 35-year-old...
41 people arrested following drug bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Forty-one people have been arrested following a two-week drug investigation in Columbia, according to police. The Columbia Police Department said the operation targeted drug distribution networks across the city and involved local, state and federal partners. Authorities said eight of those arrested are facing charges related to selling or possessing drugs near […] The post 41 people arrested following drug bust...

















