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Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Koger Center 35th Birthday

Local Living: The Koger Center for the Arts is celebrating its 35th birthday this month.

SCSO: Woman charged after attempting to hit victim while child in vehicle

A Sumter woman is accused of trying to hit a victim with her car with a child inside after a domestic disturbance turned violent on Saturday, say deputies.

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AG Wilson supports Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship to vote

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the SC Attorney General's Office says Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 24 states calling on the US Supreme Court to confirm states can make their own election rules including requiring voters to provide…

Irmo fire crews fought fire at assisted living facility Tuesday morning

Irmo fire crews were fighting a structure fire at an assisted living facility in the 00 block of Columbia Ave on Tuesday morning, said officials.

Photos: Lexington County Detention Center

Multiple narcotics traffickers sentenced to prison in Lexington County

According to the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office, multiple narcotics traffickers have received lengthy prison sentences following recent convictions in Lexington County General Sessions Court.

The Greatest Show On Earth by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey making stop in Columbia

Families in the Midlands can experience the thrill of a lifetime as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey returns with a reimagined edition of The Greatest Show On Earth.

SC Dept. of Public Health asks residents to help control mosquito populations after Tropical Storm Debby

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding South Carolinians to remove standing water to help control mosquito populations in their communities after the passing of Tropical Storm Debby.

AG Wilson co-leads brief to support NC laws restricting abortion drug

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a brief filed Monday in support of North Carolina laws that regulate the prescribing and dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs, such as mifepristone.

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is different than most others: He likes his Gamecocks

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer likes his team, even if few others do.

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USC hosts traditional 'First Night' event on campus

It's officially a new school year and students at the University of South Carolina went all out for their annual 'First Night' event on campus Monday evening.

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Greater CWC Chamber to host community expo and career fair

The Greater CWC Chamber and Visitor Programs is inviting the public to a free event showcasing things the community has to offer.

USC students speak about new semester excitement

We asked some incoming freshman why they chose to be a Gamecock.

R2 officials say bus driver recovering an incident

Officials with Richland School District Two say a bus driver is recovering on Monday morning, Aug. 19, after an incident.

Forest Acres Town Council presents plans for location of old Richland Mall

On Monday morning, Aug. 19, the Forest Acres Town Council was presenting with a conceptual master plan for the park that will take the place of the old Richland Mall.

National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month.

Local Living: Boating Safety

Local Living: ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan reminds you about boating safety and gives some tips.

Blythewood High student arrested after taking knife to school, say deputies

A 14-year-old was arrested after investigators say the teen took a knife to school, says RCSD.

Highway Patrol investigating fatal single-vehicle collision in Orangeburg County

South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating after a single-vehicle collision that left one person dead, said troopers.

SCDOT to temporarily close, detour Childs Street in Irmo for repairs

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close and detour Childs Street in Lexington County for repairs beginning on next Monday.

CPD: Man pleads guilty, sentenced after sexually assaulting girl in his care

A man has pled guilty and was sentenced after Columbia Police investigators say he sexually assaulted a girl in his care.

RCSD: Two detention center inmates overdose on unknown substance

Richland County deputies are investigating after two inmates have overdosed at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on Saturday, Aug. 17, says RCSD.

RCSD: Man arrested in connection with shooting at Kroger

Sheriff Leon Lott has announced the arrest of 50-year-old Lateef Karim Carnegie for the shooting that occurred at the Kroger grocery store on Killian Road on Sunday, Aug. 18.