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Federal Officials arrest 25 people in fake nursing degree scheme

Federal authorities say they've charged 25 people in a scheme that sold fake nursing degrees.

Sen. Tim Scott host 'National School Choice Week'

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott hosted his third National School Choice Week.

CDC: New Covid-19 boosters offer greater protection

New Covid-19 boosters offer substantial protection against the coronavirus, according to the CDC.

DHEC: 6,500 new Covid cases reported in SC from Jan. 15-21

State health officials continue to urge everyone to take precautions against Covid.

Five former Memphis police officers charged in death of Tyre Nichols

This afternoon five former Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder in the death of Tyre Nichols.

IBM announces job cuts

Yesterday, another major tech company announced cuts to it’s workforce.

Murdaugh trial begins with first responders' testimonies

The Alex Murdaugh trial started at the Colleton County Courthouse at 9:30 a.m. this morning and all day we have heard testimony from first responders from the night Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot and killed.

Recap & Rebuttals -- Governor McMaster delivers State of the State Address

Freshly re-elected Governor Henry McMaster delivered his State Of The State address Wednesday night. ABC Columbia's Lee Williams provides a recap on the governor's speech, as well as rebuttals from Democratic State Senator Ronnie Sabb.

Lexington deputies invite public to "Coffee with a Cop"

Join Lexington County deputies on Feb. 9 for a FREE cup of coffee, doughnuts and a chance to chat with the first responders.

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden to open new aquarium and reptile conservation center

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is set to open the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center on March 2.

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Andrews man convicted of robbery, murder of postal carrier

Authorities say Trevor Raekwon Seward, 25, of Andrews was convicted of robbing and murdering a postal carrier after a multi-day jury trial.

"Go Red for Women" encourages heart disease awareness

The City of Columbia is inviting the public to participate in Go Red for Women on Feb. 3 at 12:00 p.m. to help support and spread awareness of the number one killer of women: heart disease.

Alert: Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding

The City of West Columbia issued a flood alert for portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk.

RCSD: Multiple students charged in Richland Northeast High School fight

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says multiple Richland Northeast High School students were charged following a physical fight on school property on Jan. 25.

SLED: Former SCDDSN employees arrested for abuse of a vulnerable adult

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced the arrest of two former SCDDSN employees who were allegedly involved in the abuse of a vulnerable adult.