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Inflation hits 21-month high

Americans are feeling the pinch of inflation.

'I don't believe South Carolina's a red state!': Rep. Johnson says in his bid for governor

Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson, a former College of Charleston basketball player, planned to meet voters in downtown Charleston on Thursday at a meet-and-greet at Great Saint Luke AME Church as he ramps up his campaign for governor.

Blythewood area traffic being diverted after traffic collision

Deputies are advising drivers of a traffic collision that happened on US-21 at the Fairfield and Richland County line.

30-year-old arrested in connection with a scam regarding boutique items purchase

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a scam regarding the purchase of boutique items, according to RCSD.

Missing man with dementia found safe

Richland Co. deputies say Skipper has been safely located.

Police searching for alleged Home Depot shoplifter

Lexington Police are searching for an alleged shoplifter who took merchandise from Home Depot, say police.

ABC Columbia's Curtis Wilson receives the Order of the Palmetto!

ABC Columbia's very own Curtis Wilson has received the state's highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto!

Fatal collision between electric scooter & vehicle on Monticello Road

Troopers say one person is dead following a collision between an electric scooter and a vehicle on Monticello Rd. Thursday.

UPDATE: Lexington deputies say missing elderly man found safe in NC

Lexington County deputies say an elderly man who was reported missing has been found safely in North Carolina.

Watch SC State's online forum with President Alexander Conyers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) - South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers held an online forum late Thursday afternoon to discuss campus safety following a deadly on-campus shooting that left two people dead…

Gullah Geechee Artist Corey Alston unveils Big Percy

Sweetgrass baskets are part of the cultural history of South Carolina and now there is a big example of one at the SC State Museum.

Local Living: Sneaker Ball Gala

Take 6 and After 7 offer Master Class in music to Richland One students

You can catch performances by Take 6 and After 7 at Friday night's "Legends of..."concert event at the Koger Center -- starting at eight p.m.

Late Rep. Joseph Neal's family, friends continue his fight to reduce health disparities

The family and friends of a late state representative are continuing his fight against HIV and Aids in South Carolina.

Bond denied for teen accused of shooting at deputies

Bond was denied Thurs, Feb. 19, for a man accused of opening fire on Richland County deputies.

Federal jury convicts Lexington man for possession of child sexual abuse material

A 46-year-old Lexington man was convicted by a jury after a two day trial, says the DOJ.

SLED charges Calhoun Co. woman accused of demanding money from minor

SLED says a 32-year-old woman is accused of threatening a minor with a sexually explicit image.

RCSD searching for suspect after woman assaulted Wednesday afternoon

Richland County deputies are looking for a suspect after they say a woman was assaulted with a weapon Wednesday afternoon.

19-year-old accused of breaking into Garners Ferry Road T-Mobile store

Columbia PD says a 19-year-old is accused of breaking into a Garners Ferry Road T-Mobile store.

City of Columbia reschedules 3rd annual Jump Start Your Heart

The City of Columbia has rescheduled its 3rd annual Jump Start Your Heart event, say officials.

Bishopville man to retire sooner after lottery win

A Bishopville lottery player says he’ll retire after winning $200,000, say lottery officials.

Parental Rights Act moves forward after near-unanimous vote in SC House

The South Carolina House advanced a bill Wednesday that, if signed into law, would raise the age at which children can make their own medical decisions from 16 to 18.