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Coroner releases identity of body found in Congaree River in Sandy Run

Feb 15, 2024 2:42 PM EST

Calhoun County Coroner Donnie Porth and Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers has released the identity of the body found in the Congaree River in Sandy Run on Saturday.

SCDOR: 10 common mistakes to avoid on your SC income tax return

Feb 7, 2024 2:39 PM EST

Now that tax season is here the South Carolina Department of Revenue is giving tips to residents so they can avoid making mistakes on their tax returns.

Bon Appetit! South Carolina Restaurant Week underway

Jan 11, 2024 3:44 PM EST

From casual settings, to fine dining experiences, participating restaurants will feature new dishes as well as fan favorites.

IRS to start accepting 2023 tax returns on January 29

Jan 9, 2024 2:55 PM EST

The IRS says they'll accept your tax return starting on January 29th.

E-Learning schedules & closings due to possible severe weather

Jan 9, 2024 10:46 AM EST

Due to possible severe weather for Tuesday, January 9, 2024, multiple school districts in the Midlands will be going to an eLearning day & multiple businesses will close.

Governor Mcmaster Announces Executive Budget

Governor McMaster unveils proposed budget for this fiscal year

Jan 5, 2024 5:44 PM EST

With lawmakers set to return to the State House next week Governor Henry McMaster released his proposed budget for this fiscal year.

South Carolina achieves second-highest industry recruitment in 2023

Jan 4, 2024 3:27 PM EST

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has released its 2023 industry recruitment results.

SCDPS announces increase of law enforcement for New Year holiday travel

Dec 28, 2023 11:57 AM EST

Starting on December 29-January 1 motorist across South Carolina will see additional enforcement on the road, said the SC Department of Public Safety.

Father, Daughter Funeral Scheduled For Saturday

Funeral for father, daughter found dead on side of road scheduled for Saturday

Dec 27, 2023 12:27 PM EST

A father and his 6-year-old daughter who were found dead last week will be laid to rest this weekend.

South Carolina unemployment rate increased slightly in November

Dec 22, 2023 6:32 PM EST

South Carolina’s unemployment rate increased slightly from October to November.

Coroner: Father, daughter died of hypothermia

Dec 22, 2023 4:22 PM EST

Calhoun Co. Coroner Donnie Porth tells ABC Columbia News the autopsies were inconclusive but that he believes the man and the child died from hypothermia due to exposure to the elements.

SCDMV warns residents of scammers during holiday season

Dec 22, 2023 10:32 AM EST

With the holidays approaching, the Department of Motor Vehicles is warning people to be on the lookout for scam artists.

DHEC reminding people about overdose safety kits availability at state health departments

Dec 20, 2023 4:27 PM EST

As the holiday season continues Health officials are reminding residents of overdose safety kits available at health departments across the state.

Highway fatalities in the Palmetto state go down

Dec 20, 2023 2:52 PM EST

For a second straight year highway fatalities in the Palmetto state have gone down.

Weather update: Storm moving east

Dec 17, 2023 3:12 PM EST

ABC Columbia Meteorologist Tyler Ryan has the latest on Sunday's storm

Weather update: Heavy rains continue

Dec 17, 2023 12:35 PM EST

The latest on Sunday's storm

DHEC releases 2023 State Health Assessment

Dec 14, 2023 6:33 PM EST

A recent report from the state’s health department shows numerous communities feel they can’t live a healthy lifestyle because of a lack of resources.