Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Senator Tim Scott working to make sure college students have mental healthcare access

Jun 30, 2026 6:47 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Senator Tim Scott is partnering with other ranking members to make sure students in college have the mental healthcare they need, when they need it.

Lexington County man facing charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor

Jun 30, 2026 6:29 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

The Attorney General’s Office say a Lexington County man is facing charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Columbia Police give behind the scenes look at gun crime detection tech

Jun 30, 2026 5:41 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Tuesday, June 30, ABC Columbia got a behind the scenes look at some of the technology the Columbia Police Department uses to keep the community safe.B

7 Day Forecast from ABC COLUMBIA NEWS

Jun 30, 2026 5:30 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Catch weather updates from ABC COLUMBIA’s 7 Day Forecast

Sheriff: Investigation into detention center leads to discovery of backlogged cases, arrest of compliance director

Jun 30, 2026 1:08 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says on April 14, his department received 62 cases he says were withheld by officials at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

SC bill changing the way shrimp is labeled advances in the House

Jun 30, 2026 12:31 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

A bill changing the way shrimp is labeled in South Carolina advanced in the House late last week.

State lawmakers end special session without passing new rules for hemp-based THC drinks, edibles

Jun 30, 2026 12:23 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

State lawmakers ended a special session at the State House without passing new rules for hemp-based THC drinks and edibles, leaving the state with no law governing who can buy the products or how they are sold.