ABC Columbia's Lee Williams spoke with each candidate on Wednesday, both highlighting their different backgrounds. Lumpkin spent decades as a public health professional and leader in community service. Brown is the president of a local company based in Columbia.
Local Living: Events to enjoy as the weather gets colder!
Richland County Council members are celebrating the completion of upgrades to Sunset Drive.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) says a cat in Richland County has tested positive for rabies.
Dr. Aditi Bussells and Sam Johnson are poised to face off in a runoff November 18th for Columbia's At-Large seat on city council.
With no winner in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot is now closing in on $1 billion.
Columbia-Richland firefighters worked together to control a Wednesday morning chimney fire, said the fire dept.
A parent has been arrested after a large gathering at a bonfire ended with a shooting on October 31, say deputies.
A state trooper who was hit and severely injured by a driver in Lexington County has been released from the hospital.
A person is in police custody after trying to enter a Sumter high school without permission, says Sumter Police.
A young woman was killed and a juvenile was wounded when someone fired into a home on Picardy Drive early Tuesday morning, says SCSO.
South Carolina's highest court has refused to stop the execution of a man who killed three people over five days more than 20 years ago while leaving taunting messages for police in the blood of one of his victims.
Richland County deputies are searching for a man wanted in connection with attempted murder, say deputies.
Richland County deputies say they are investigating a homicide Tuesday night at the 1700 block of Nearview Avenue.
Dutch Fork Fire Rescue units put out a morning fire in the Hilton area of Chapin, say officials.
Orangeburg County deputies say Irick has been located safe and sound.
The City of Columbia's 47th Annual Veterans Day Parade kicked off at the corners of Sumter and Laurel Streets as families, friends, and those who've served cheered from the side.
The State Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) is offering special opportunities for veterans who are looking for a job.
While the Senate has come to a temporary deal that could reopen the government and help temporarily fund SNAP benefits, donations are needed to keep local food banks in supply.
Local Living: You can help donate food to the Dr. Martin Luther King Honor the Dream Food Drive hosted by the City of Columbia.
Orangeburg County deputies are searching for a medically endangered man, said deputies.
After some community backlash, the City of Columbia has updated its clear-bag policy for the new and improved Finlay Park.
With the colder temperatures here, the Columbia Fire Department is reminding everybody that if you're using space heaters, make sure you give them some space.
Orangeburg County deputies have arrested a person in connection with a deadly shooting last month.
The Links Incorporated is hosting an event this Saturday to help those with delayed snap benefits.
