Lexington schools accidentally placed on lockdown
Officials with Lexington School District One say two high schools were put on lockdown by mistake Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
Author: ABC Columbia Staff
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Local Living: Friday free admission to the zoo, Saluda Shoals Park camp fire, Bark to the Park
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SCDOT activates statewide response ahead of possible Winter storm
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is working in preparation for the possible severe Winter weather coming to South Carolina, say officials.
SC Attorney General says state’s price gouging law in effect
Due to the State of Emergency going into effect by Gov. McMaster on Wednesday. Jan. 21, 2026, Attorney General Alan Wilson says the state’s price gouging law is now in effect.
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Local Living: Vintage Market Days, Boys For Life tour, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Truckers protest at SC State House
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the State House dozens of semi-trucks sounded their horns in protest.
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Columbia man sentenced in connection with Lexington Co. murder
A 27-year-old Columbia man was sentenced to 54 years in prison following his conviction in Lexington County for murder and attempted murder, say officials.
