ACLU discusses SC book bans
So far, under State Superintendent Ellen Weaver, the South Carolina Board of Education has banned 7 books from all public schools.
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Local Living: Lights at the State Museum, Holiday Lights on the River, Tinsel Trail, Fireflies Holiday Lights
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to check out this holiday season.
Gilbert High students deliver Christmas trees, poinsettias to Governor’s Mansion
The state’s first family is ready for Christmas.
Lexington County Coroner identifies man murdered at apartment complex
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a man who was shot over the weekend.
Give back during the holiday season to a Midlands non-profit on Giving Tuesday
Tis' the season of giving and one way you can share the spirit this year is by giving back on Giving Tuesday.
Man arrested in connection with murder at apartment complex
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with murder in relation to a man's death at an apartment complex, said LCSD.
South Carolina gas prices drop 2.5 cents, continuing national trend of decline
The average price of gas in South Carolina has fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, continuing a near national trend of decline, according to GasBuddy's survey of South Carolina gas stations.
RCSD: Children found after being taken from DSS office by mother
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says two children who were taken from a DSS facility has been found and is in good health.
Prisma Health’s Good Night Lights event
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital brightened the holiday season for patients and their families on Sunday, Dec.1, with the Good Night Lights event.
Firefighters control 2-alarm structure fire
Columbia-Richland firefighters were able to control a 2-alarm fire that happened shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Monday morning, says RCFD.
PALMETTO BOWL: Sellers’ 20-yard TD run with 1:08 to go lifts No. 16 South Carolina to 17-14 win over No. 12 Clemson
LaNorris Sellers’ 20-yard touchdown run with 1:08 to play gave No. 16 South Carolina its sixth straight win, a 17-14 victory over 12th-ranked Clemson on Saturday.
Harvest Hope Food Bank helping people year round, not just during the holidays
For many low-income families throughout the Midlands, the Thanksgiving holiday season can be a reminder of the food insecurity they face on a daily basis. Harvest Hope Food Bank leaders say they help year round.
The Salvation Army Angel Trees are now online
Tis the season! ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the Salvation Army for the Angel Tree project. Each year you have the chance to to provide Christmas presents for a Midlands child in need.
Local Living: Holiday Lights at Riverbanks Zoo
Local Living: Riverbanks Zoo’s Wild Lights
82-year-old woman found safe, say deputies
Richland County deputies say Maggie Fogle has been found.
No. 4 South Carolina, coming off rare loss, uses 32-0 run to roll past No. 15 Iowa State 76-36
No. 4 South Carolina went on a 32-0 run in the first half and beat No. 15 Iowa State 76-36 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Thursday.
City of Columbia asking the community to support the unhoused
The City of Columbia is asking the community to support the unhoused with the Adopt-a-Pallet program.
Staley counsels some South Carolina fans to keep calm after No. 4 Gamecocks 1st loss in two seasons
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is not in panic mode, even if some of her famous “Fams” are following the Gamecocks' first loss in two seasons.
Salvation Army Angel Trees: How to be an Angel this season
ABC Columbia is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army Angel Trees
City of Columbia Parking Services offers Free parking during Thanksgiving holiday
The City of Columbia Parking Services is offering complimentary parking during the Thanksgiving Holiday, according to the police department.
'Brook Farms' voluntarily recalls nearly 11K organic eggs
New York-based handsome Brook Farms is voluntarily recalling nearly eleven-thousand of its organic eggs.
SC Highway Patrol investigates deadly Richland Co. crash on SC-277
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a single car crash that claimed the life of one of the passengers riding inside of the vehicle.
Watch The 78th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade on ABC Columbia
The Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade returns to Charlotte, North Carolina and airs on ABC Columbia from 5am - 7am on November 28th.
Traffic information for Thanksgiving Week
While today, Tuesday, Nov. 26, is the busiest air travel day, tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 27, is predicted to be the busiest highway travel day of the season.
Holiday Lights on the River begins
The Midland’s largest drive-thru light show kicks off tonight.
