Richland County moves elections office to Columbia Place Mall as service hub expands
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County has moved its Voter Registration and Elections Office to Columbia Place Mall as part of an ongoing plan to relocate several government services to the property. Assistant County Administrator Lori Thomas said multiple agencies will follow. “In addition to the Voter Registration and...
Stuff-a-Bus 2025: Here’s how you can donate toys to children in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. — WLTX, the Salvation Army, and the COMET bus system, are once again partnering for Stuff-A-Bus to provide holiday gifts for families in need through the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program. All donations are processed and distributed through the Salvation Army to families who have demonstrated the...
Adopt-A-Pallet program helping Columbia residents find stability, housing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Columbia is asking for the community’s support to expand its Adopt-A-Pallet program, which funds tiny-home shelters at Rapid Shelter Columbia. The site includes 50 pallet-style units, and so far, 26 have been adopted by groups and organizations across the Midlands. Rapid Shelter Columbia has...
“Fire Dawn Staley”: A Fiery Debate as Fans React to Tessa Johnson, Joyce Edwards...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on “Fire Dawn Staley”: Fans Don’t Hold Back As Tessa Johnson, Joyce Edwards And Co. Lose To Texas In Massive Upset.
Man charged in shooting outside Columbia Planned Parenthood out on bond
The man charged in a shooting last month outside Columbia’s Planned Parenthood clinic is now out on bond.
SC Baptist Association to pack Christmas gifts for inmates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina Baptist Association will pack Christmas packages for inmates on Tuesday. The packing event will take place at New Springs Church on Bush River Road in Columbia at 10 a.m. Churches from across the state collected items to bring to a central site,...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY Tuesday as widespread rain arrives
Chief Meteorologist Adam Clark gives the latest forecast for the Midlands at 11 p.m. ahead of a First Alert Weather Day on Tuesday.
Free webinars and shred event aim to help South Carolinians avoid ID theft
COLUMBIA, S.C. — With December marking Identity Theft Awareness Month, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging residents to take steps to safeguard their personal information. The agency says identity theft continues to be a costly problem in the state, with 608 consumers reporting losses...
Richland County deputies find body, then track down his killer, SC sheriff says
A man died in a shooting in South Carolina over the weekend, and a search for his killer resulted in an arrest, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department . The deadly shooting happened Nov. 29 in the 300 block of Percival Road , the sheriff’s department said Tuesday in a news release. That’s in a part of...
North Carolina man in custody after officer involved shooting in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– A North Carolina man is in custody in connection with an officer involved shooting in Calhoun County. Investigators with South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) say Steven Townsend is charged with resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer, failure to stop for blue lights, and...

















