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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.

Local Living: Craftsmen's Christmas Classic, A Night in the Emerald City Gala, Devine Night Out

Local Living: Events to enjoy as the weather gets colder!

Richland County Council members celebrate Sunset Drive upgrades completion

Richland County Council members are celebrating the completion of upgrades to Sunset Drive.

Rabies cat confirmed in Richland County

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) says a cat in Richland County has tested positive for rabies.

Bussells, Johnson Face Runoff Election For City's At Large Seat

As runoff election approaches, Johnson denies claims of campaign's racist attacks against Bussells

Dr. Aditi Bussells and Sam Johnson are poised to face off in a runoff November 18th for Columbia's At-Large seat on city council.

Mega Millions climbs closer to $1 billion

With no winner in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot is now closing in on $1 billion.

CRFD control Wednesday morning chimney fire

Columbia-Richland firefighters worked together to control a Wednesday morning chimney fire, said the fire dept.

Parent arrested after shooting at Blythewood bonfire

A parent has been arrested after a large gathering at a bonfire ended with a shooting on October 31, say deputies.

Trooper LaBounty released from hospital after incident

A state trooper who was hit and severely injured by a driver in Lexington County has been released from the hospital.

SPD: Person in custody after attempting unauthorized entry at school

A person is in police custody after trying to enter a Sumter high school without permission, says Sumter Police.

1 killed, 1 wounded in Picardy Drive shooting

A young woman was killed and a juvenile was wounded when someone fired into a home on Picardy Drive early Tuesday morning, says SCSO.

South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking

South Carolina's highest court has refused to stop the execution of a man who killed three people over five days more than 20 years ago while leaving taunting messages for police in the blood of one of his victims.