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.
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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.
Richland One superintendent delivers on promise to students
Richland School District One Superintendent Dr. Todd Walker promised students if they read for 2.5 million minutes he would jump out of an airplane and on Thursday, April 2, 2026, he delivered on that promise.
Gamecocks gear up for Final Four on Friday: ABC Columbia sports in Phoenix with the team
The ABC Columbia Sports team, Chaz Frazier and Noah Chast, are on the road with the team in phoenix for all your gamecock coverage.
KCSO: Multiple arrested following Elgin drug, and animal cruelty investigation
Multiple people were arrested following a Elgin drug, and animal cruelty investigation by Kershaw Co. deputies.
Richland Co. deputies asking for public help finding someone accused of fraud at bank atm
Richland Co. deputies are asking for public help finding someone accused of fraud, said the dept.
SLED charges Lexington man with exposure of private parts
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says a man has been charged exposure of private parts in a lewd and lascivious manner.
Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot winner to retire
A Midlands man plans on retiring after winning the lottery, say officials.
Man sentenced to life for Richland Co. nightclub killing in 2021
A Richland County jury has sentenced a man to life in prison for a fatal nightclub shooting in 2021 on Fairfield Road.
Lanes back open following vehicle fire on I-77 North at MM29
SCDOT says all lanes are back open following a vehicle fire on I-77 North at Mile Marker 29 early this morning.
Midlands gas price average is $3.70
After several days of no movement, AAA says gas prices have jumped six cents overnight in South Carolina.
KCSO: Woman turns herself in following local baseball field vandalism
ABC Columbia has an update to a story we brought you on Tuesday, March 31.
Local Living: Wicked The Musical, Meeting Street Music Fest, Harambee Festival, Columbia International Festival
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"What if one of them shot me in front of my kids?" - parents file lawsuit following gunpoint detainment by SCHP
"No explanation for anything. So as I back up towards these police officers, the only thing I could think about was, 'What if one of them shot me in front of my kids?" Kartrez Rush says through tears.
Local leaders celebrate Children's Advocacy Day
Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026, local leaders joined together for the state's 15th annual Children's Advocacy Day.
Man accused of kidnapping teens facing charges in Richland County
A man accused of kidnapping two teens by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is now facing charges in Richland County.
KCSO: High speed chase lands man in jail
A Columbia man is behind bars after a high-speed pursuit that happened in two counties, said Kershaw Co. deputies.
Coroner: Elderly man killed in house fire
Coroner Margaret Fisher says Wilfrid Demers, 91 died in the fire on Longview St.
Countdown to the Final Four: ABC Columbia Sports in Phoenix with the Gamecocks
Head Coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks have clinched their 6th straight final four appearance as they prepare to battle u-conn in Phoenix Friday.
Man sentenced in Kershaw County’s first overdose death conviction linked to drug distribution
Fifth Judicial Circuit officials said a man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I or II controlled substance.
