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Columbia Fire Dept. rescues 6 stranded rafters on Congaree River

Officials say the rafters became stranded on an island upstream from the Rosewood Boat Landing.

ON THE ROAD: Gilbert

A new local business off its Main Street is making the small town worth a stop for a different reason.

UPDATE: Cayce Police searching for runaway teen

Police in Cayce are searching for a 16 year old runaway they say has not been seen since Tuesday.

UPDATE: I-20 lanes cleared following hazmat spill

The SC Highway Patrol says eastbound lanes on I-20 are cleared following an accident.

Police: Missing 10 year-old located safely

She was located safely.

RCSD: 86-year old vulnerable adult located

Richland deputies say a missing vulnerable adult has been located.

Lexington PD search for suspect accused in Ulta Beauty shoplifting

Lexington PD needs the public's assistance in identifying an alleged shoplifting suspect.

Richland deputies investigate assaults at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center

The Richland Co. Sheriff's Department says an investigation is underway after two inmates were assaulted on June 4 at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

Orangeburg Co. School District to provide free summer meals for children

Free meals for children 18 years and younger will be provided during the summer as part of Orangeburg Co. School District’s Summer Meals Program.

Gamecocks win regional championship, 16-7 over Campbell

Talmadge LeCroy drove in five runs, Braylen Wimmer had four hits, and South Carolina defeated Campbell 16-7 on Sunday to win the Columbia Regional and advance to the super regionals.

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Sumter Police: Missing 11-year-old girl returns home safe

Sumter Police Department says Kiarrah Mickens has returned home safely after being reported missing over the weekend.

Hurricane Season officially underway, SC Emergency officials offer Hurricane Guide

Hurricane season is now underway and ends in November. SC EMD is offering a copy of the 2023 South Carolina Hurricane Guide to SC residents

ABC Columbia is 'On the Road' at Poinsett State Park

In our 'On the Road' series ABC Columbia's Alex Tejada explores what one state park has to offer.

Funeral held for Cyrus Monroe Carmack-Belton

A funeral was held today for the Columbia teen who was shot and killed at a gas station on Springtree Drive last weekend.

City of Columbia hosts Food Truck Fridays in June

Food Truck Fridays continue this June. The City of Columbia says there will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one location.

City of Columbia to hand out resource guide for parents and guardians on Youth Summer programs

City of Columbia announced it will distribute copies of the 2023 Youth Services Guide to the community. City officials say the guide is a resource that is given to parents and guardians

Sumter Police arrest trio after search of home reveals drugs, weapons

The Sumter Police Department have arrested three men after discovering different types of drugs and weapons inside of their home.

Gamecocks blast Central Connecticut State, 19-1 to open NCAA Tournament

The University of South Carolina baseball team opens NCAA Tournament play with a resounding 19-1 win over Central Connecticut State Friday night (June 2) at Founders Park.

Sumter Police search for 'armed and dangerous' suspect accused of stealing car, gun

Sumter Police are hoping members of the community can help them locate a man they should be considered armed and dangerous.

Deputies: Armed person barricaded inside a home is arrested in Orangeburg

The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect who was barricaded inside a home for hours over the weekend.

Columbia Police Department Rolls Out Online Dashboards With Shooting Statistics

Columbia Police Department rolls out online dashboards with shootings statistics

According to Holbrook, one dashboard shows shooting statistics in the area including the location of the shots, and the age, sex, and race of the victims. Another dashboard shows Shotspotter data which detects and locates gunshots within a specific area.