ABC Columbia’s Kelly Coakley reads to elementary students
ABC Columbia’s Kelly Coakley had a chance to sit down with some special kids at a local elementary school Friday morning (Jan. 16, 2026).
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Liberty Day at the SC State House
Students celebrated South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
Proposal for casino gambling in SC advancing in the State House
A proposal to allow casino gambling in South Carolina is advancing in the State House.
Rep. Joe Wilson unveils ’26 agenda
Congressman Joe Wilson who held a press conference at his office in West Columbia Friday, Jan. 16, laying out his agenda for 2026.
TSA set to roll out $45 dollar fee for air travelers with no REAL ID
TSA new $45 fee option
TSA set to roll out $45 dollar fee for air travelers with no REAL ID Crysty Vaughan has details
SCSO: Sumter man arrested after fleeing traffic stop
A Sumter man has been arrested after deputies say he fled a traffic stop, and tried to escape law enforcement.
KCSO: Rape investigation leads to 3 arrested, deputies searching for 4th person
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, to update the public on three recent arrests.
MLK events in the Midlands
A list of events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Deputies arrest wanted man after foot chase
A Sumter man with outstanding warrants was arrested after a chase on Tuesday afternoon, say deputies.
“Slow down and leave plenty of room”: SCDOT prepares for possible winter weather
South Carolina Department of Transportation crews have been working to ensure that roadways and bridges in the Lowcountry are prepared for forecasted winter weather coming this weekend.
