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Dr. Barbara Hatton, SC State University's first woman president, dies at 84

Dr. Barbara R. Hatton, considered a pioneering educator and former HBCU President, has died at 84 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Police investigating shooting at Columbia AirBnB

Officers with the Columbia Police Department are investigating a shots fired incident at the 1100 block of Darlington Street -- a house confirmed as operating as an AirBnB.

CRFD firefighter control Friday afternoon home fire

Columbia-Richland firefighters were able to control a Friday afternoon home fire, say officials.

ODPS: Altercation led to shooting incident at Food Lion

Orangeburg Dept. of Public Safety says an altercation led to a shooting incident at a Food Lion.

Orangeburg County deputies searching for Neeses man last seen in September

Orangeburg County deputies are searching for a Neeses man last seen in September, say deputies.

Columbia Police investigating Friday morning shooting incident

Columbia Police are investigating a shooting incident that happened around 10:45 a.m. Friday morning, say police.

RCSD searching for man accused of shoplifting at Food Lion

Richland County deputies are searching for a man accused of shoplifting at a grocery store, said RCSD.

Columbia Politics: Councilman Peter Brown on GMC

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The general elections for the City of Columbia were held November 4th, however, two seats for City Coucil were forced to a run-off, as the fifty perfect threshold…

Columbia Politics: Candidate Julie Lumpkin on GMC

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The general elections for the City of Columbia were held November 4th, however, two seats for City Coucil were forced to a run-off, as the fifty perfect threshold was…

Finlay Park set to reopen with impressive new look, amenities, and safety features

After two years of construction and redesign, Finlay Park in downtown Columbia is ready to reopen to the public.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Lighting the way to the holidays

Richland County deputies searching for person accused of shoplifting from a Best buy

Richland County deputies are searching for someone accused of shoplifting from a Best buy, said deputies.

31-year-old woman arrested in connection with domestic stabbing incident

A 31-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a domestic incident that happened on Wednesday, say officers.

SCDSS to issue full November SNAP benefits following government's reopening

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) announced that full SNAP benefits will be issued for the month of November.

Typical day for Midlands player turns into $2 million win

A typical day turned into one a Midlands woman says she’ll never forget when she won $2 million on a lottery ticket.

SCDOT to close part of SC 4 over Goodland Creek in Orangeburg County

SCDOT says part of SC 4 over Goodland Creek in Orangeburg County will be temporarily closed.

RCSD: Arrest made in homicide at Nearview Avenue case

Sheriff Leon Lott says an arrest has been made in relation to a fatal shooting on Nearview Avenue.

Richland County coroner identifies person dead after fatal shooting

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of the individual who died after a fatal shooting.

Cayce PD investigation led to multiple arrests

CPD says an investigation into an assault lead to the arrest of multiple people, and the seizure of firearms and narcotics.

Brown, Lumpkin face run-off election for District 4's City Council seat

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.