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Two charged in New Year’s Eve shooting

Jan 6, 2025 3:20 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Police say Sean Simmons and a teen are in custody and charged with murder, breach of peace, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. (Photo: Columbia Police Department) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police say two people are in custody in connection with a New Year’s Wve shooting. Police say Sean Simmons and a teen are in custody…

New Cell phone policy takes effect in SC Schools

Jan 6, 2025 2:30 PM EST

Crysty Vaughan,

t is back to school for most students this week and there will be changes when it come to cell phones.

After holiday pause, South Carolina begins scheduling executions again

Jan 6, 2025 9:55 AM EST

Associated Press,

Columbia, S.C. (AP)–South Carolina’s Supreme Court set a Jan. 31 date for the state’s next execution after allowing a pause for the Christmas holidays. The state is working through a backlog of inmates out of appeals but temporarily spared because prison officials couldn’t obtain drugs needed for lethal injection. Marion Bowman Jr., 44, was convicted of murder in the shooting of a…

S.C. Atty General’s Office warns of unapproved weight loss drugs

Jan 4, 2025 12:30 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

South Carolina Attorney General’s Office sends a warning about using “unapproved” weight loss drugs

Congressman Clyburn Seeks Reelection, Emphasizes Accomplishments Of Biden Administration

Congressman Jim Clyburn Sworn in for 17th term

Jan 3, 2025 11:44 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Congressman Jim Clyburn( SC-D) is sworn in for his 17th term in the U.S. House of Representatives

Richland County woman charged with accessory to killing of K9 Bumi

Jan 3, 2025 9:04 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

Friday, Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of the 13-year-old suspect’s mother, 34-year-old Shameka Williams.

SCSO: Deputies searching for teen last seen around Old Manning Road

Jan 3, 2025 6:01 PM EST

Tiffany Rigby,

Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s help finding a teen last seen around Old Manning Road, and Hwy. 15 S. near Lakewood High School after leaving her home on Mason Road.