Local school districts to provide free meals this summer
Several local school districts like Richland One, Kershaw County School Dist. & Lexington One are providing students free meals this summer.
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Firefighters tackle structure fire in Camden
According to the City of Camden, multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire near Rutledge Street and Church Street in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning.
UPDATE: Duke Energy says power restored to Sumter
Duke Energy says power has been restored in the City of Sumter after thousands were without power on Sunday.
Deputies investigate shooting at Orangeburg hotel
Investigators say a 43-year-old was struck by gunfire.
Victim airlifted by helicopter following Camden shooting
According to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office, a person was shot in the leg in the 900 block of Bishopville Highway in Camden on Friday night.
Local Living: Congressman Jim Clyburn's fish fry, Summer kickoff at Edventure, Songbird Music Festival, veterans creative arts festival
Local Living: Events for the Summer
Judge denies bond for man arrested in connection to shooting incident at school
A judge has denied bond for 44-year-old Corey Gibbons who was arrested in connection to a shooting incident May 12.
Columbiana Centre implementing curfew for 17 and under
Officials with Columbiana Centre say starting Friday night, May 29, 2026, they are implementing a curfew for people 17 and under.
Day 3 of Midlands store-owner accused of killing 14-year-old trial
The trial of a Midlands store-owner accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old continued Friday.
SCDOT hoping new project will ease traffic in Chapin
Officials with the SC Department of Transportation are hoping a new project will ease traffic in Chapin.
Gas Prices just under $4 a gallon in SC, according to AAA
Gas Prices just under $4 a gallon in SC, according to AAA
5 Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendar
Democratic leaders in a handful of southern states are lobbying for South Carolina to reprise its role as the party's first-in-the-nation state to cast primary ballots in 2028, arguing that the state best represents the initial playing field for presidential candidates to build the coalitions needed to win.
South Carolina Democrats expected to celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push
Democrats may be in a more celebratory mood than usual as they gather Friday in South Carolina, a state led almost entirely by Republicans.
Forest Acres Police identify 2 found dead in relation to domestic violence homicide investigation
The Forest Acres Police Department released the identity of a man and woman killed in a domestic violence incident Tuesday, May 26.
Lexington Co. Coroner identifies person who died after moped incident
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-moped incident on last Thursday, said the coroner's office.
Driver avoiding deer killed in wreck on US-176 in Orangeburg
Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after trying to avoid hitting a deer Thursday night on US-176 near Coach Road.
Witnesses testify in day 2 of Rick Chow trial
"Did anybody say that the victim, Cyrus had pointed a gun?" asks Liefer. "No," answers Walker.
USGA says earthquake not to blame for loud boom heard across the Midlands
ABC Columbia News has received reports of a big boom being heard throughout areas in the Midlands.
Sumter Police searching for man who may have information on fatal Tuesday shooting
Sumter Police are searching for a man who may have information on a fatal shooting that happened Tuesday, May 26.
Kershaw Co. deputies searching for suspects after carjacking incident
Kershaw Co. deputies are searching for suspects after a carjacking incident happened in the afternoon, say the sheriff's office.
DPH issues summer water safety alert across SC pools, lakes and rivers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur each year in the United States, and 85 South Carolinians died because of unintentional drowning.
SLED charges Charleston Co. man after 2025 shooting at SC State
An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with a 2025 shooting that happened at SC State University, said SLED.
Columbia Police Department hosting block parties around the city
Columbia Police is hosting block parties around the city this Summer, said officials.
Orangeburg Co. Sheriff: 1 arrested in connection with drive-by shooting
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a Bowman male has been taken into custody in reference to a drive-by shooting.
Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk reopens after closure
The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park from the Moffatt Street entrance to the area under the Gervais Street Bridge that was closed due to flooding is now open, say city officials.
