Labor Day in Chapin
The annual Labor Day Festival in Chapin wrapped up Monday, ABC Columbia takes you to the sights and sounds of the festival.
Lexington News
Sheriff: Man Intentionally Set Fire at School
Lexington County Sheriff’s deputies have charged a 54-year-old West Columbia man in connection with two fires at a local school. Thomas Hartford Riley is charged with two counts of third-degree arson.
Man identified in single-car wreck in Gilbert
A man who died over the weekend in a single-car crash in Gilbert has been identified.
Woman identified in single-truck wreck
A person who was killed in a Tuesday morning crash has been identified.
Lightning causes problems at Irmo DMV
The Irmo DMV office is running with limited services.
Cayce Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud, Cutting off Man's Hand
A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge in a scheme authorities say includes severed limbs.
Drowning Victim ID'd
We now know the identity of a teen who drowned in Lake Murray.
Two people killed in deadly wreck
Two people are dead after a wreck in Lexington County Saturday night.
Gaston man dies after motorcycle accident
A Gaston man has died after a motorcycle accident early Saturday morning.
Crane Creek Community getting ready to go back to school
Members of the Crane Creek Community are throwing a bash to get ready to go back to school.
Deputies asking for help identifying vandalism suspect
Richland County Sheriff deputies are trying to figure out the identity of a suspect accused of vandalizing property at a home north of Columbia.
An Inside Look at SWAT Training
Our cameras were rolling when several law enforcement agencies from across South Carolina joined forces Wednesday to train SWAT style near Lake Murray.
Suspects Wanted in Radio Shack Theft
Police in Cayce are searching for two men they say were looking for a five-finger discount from a Midlands electronics store.
Free Shred Day in Lexington Wednesday
You've got a chance to protect your identity and get rid of unwanted documents all free of charge.
Cats in the City: No Decision Yet
West Columbia City Council members heard from the public Tuesday night about a proposed cat ordinance, but no vote was taken.
National Night Out Brings Community out in Droves
Saturday was the fifth annual National Night out celebration bringing hundreds from the community out to celebrate and enjoy their neighbors.
Bleach Contamination Case, Family Speaks
A judge has set a $525,000 bond for Donald Foster III, whom authorities say poured such high levels of chlorine bleach into the water tanks of a kidney dialysis machine, that any patient receiving a treatment would have died.
Clerk Arrested for Stealing Lottery Tickets
A Lexington County woman is accused of cashing in more than $2,000 worth of stolen lottery tickets.
Additional cases of West Nile Virus identified in SC
After a Charleston County woman was proven recently to be infected with West Nile, three more cases of the virus in humans have been confirmed in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
Deputies Look for Answers in Gilbert Murder
Lexington County deputies say a 72 year old Gilbert man shot and killed over the weekend may have known his attacker.
Lexington County Murder Investigation
The Lexington County Coroner has identified a man shot to death in Lexington County as Robert Lewis Mitchell, Sr., 72, of 1440 Juniper Springs Road, Gilbert,
Preventing Crime Using License Plates
The West Columbia Police Department is using license plates to prevent crime and protect the community.
Alleged Gang Member Charged with Murder
Lexington County deputies say a man accused in a fatal shooting is a member of the Folk Nation gang.
Three Area Churches Vandalized
Three Midlands Churches have been vandalized in recent months and the Richland County Sheriff's Department tells ABC Columbia News, they believe the crimes are connected.
SCE&G Warns of Phone Scam
SCE&G is warning customers of a new phone scam that some in the MIdlands have fallen for.
