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UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women’s basketball.

Take a look! Chaz & Noah have latest with Coach Staley & Gamecocks ahead of National Championship game

PHOENIX, AZ -- ABC Columbia Sports' Chaz Frazier and Noah Chast bring you the latest coverage from Phoenix, Arizona as the South Carolina Women's Basketball Team gears up for Sunday's National Championship…

Lexington County deputies investigate fatal shooting, no threat to community

Deputies also say they have identified a person of interest and believe this was an isolated incident with no further threat to the comunity.

City of Columbia's Easter Egg Roll

The City of Columbia hopped into Spring Friday, April 3, 2026, with an Easter Egg Roll at Finlay Park.

Local Living: Ram Foundation Easter Egg Hunt

Multiple fires broke out Wednesday

Cordova firefighters say they battled multiple fires Wednesday, April 1.

Gamecocks face UConn in Final Four: ABC Columbia Sports team in Phoenix with the team

Head Coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks face UConn in Phoenix Friday in the Final Four. The ABC Columbia Sports team, Chaz Frazier and Noah Chast, are on the road with the team in phoenix for all your gamecock coverage.

Gas prices $4 a gallon nationwide

Gas prices are on the rise this Easter weekend.

Person arrested in connection with 2025 drive-by shooting

Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says someone that was wanted in connection with a 2025 drive-by shooting near Holly Hill has been arrested.

SC Lawmakers introduce bill to repeal same sex marriage

A bill filed Thursday in the SC House of Representatives seeks to repeal same sex marriage in South Carolina.

Sumter Co. deputies investigating after body found early Thursday morning

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after a body was found early Thursday morning, said officials.

Good Friday is a unique and solemn day for Christians

Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar.

State Epidemiologist retires from SC Dept. of Public Health

Officials with the SC Department of Public Health have confirmed to ABC Columbia News that State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell has retired.

Murder investigation underway after body found in Sumter Co.

Deputies in Sumter Co. say the body of a 19 year old was found Thursday.

Local Living: Spring Break at SCSM, Food and Wine Festival, Easter Egg Hunt

Local Living: Events to enjoy this Springtime!

Man sentenced for reckless homicide

Richland County deputies say a reckless homicide suspect has been sentenced for a crash that killed two women in 2023.

Advocates, lawmakers recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month

According to organization leaders, over 2.5 million adults have experienced an adverse situation as a child -- including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, household mental illness, or substance abuse, or negative affects from parental divorce or separation. The group aims to keep kids safe by preventing abuse or neglect from ever happening.