The winter event UPDATE
As expected, the arrival of sleet, freezing rain, and even light snow has started throughout the Midlands. We can expect conditions to be "challenging" as we go through the afternoon and into the evening.
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Closings due to inclement Friday weather
Offices and schools around the Midlands are closing early today due to the possibly of inclement weather.
SC restaurant week 2025
Get ready to fill your plate during restaurant week here in the Palmetto State.
Winter storm plods into the Deep South, prompting states of emergency and school closures
A powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma lumbered eastward into southern U.S. states Friday, prompting governors to declare states of emergency and shuttering schools across the region.
School schedule changes for Friday, Jan. 10
Schools across the Palmetto State are making preparations as the state is expected to be hit with Winter weather on Friday.
S.C. Department of Education gives update on PowerSchool data breach
New information about the PowerSchool data breach that may have exposed millions of students personal information.
Gov. Henry McMaster touts SC economic strength at 2nd annual summit
The state department of commerce reported more than $8 billion in capital investment in the Palmetto State last year.
ABC COLUMBIA Friday Weather Update
Check out your weather for the week with the 7 Day Forecast from ABC COLUMBIA!
Local Living: Chappelle Memorial AME Church’s annual MLK Day program
Local Living: Chappelle Memorial AME Church’s annual MLK Day program
Zookeepers at Riverbanks prepare animals for colder weather
As colder temperatures loom, extra precautions are being taken for the animals at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
Students personal information exposed during cybersecurity breach
Millions of students personal information may have been exposed including students in the Midlands.
3 people displaced after fire in home's garage, say CRFD
Crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department controlled a fire that started in the garage of a Keenan Drive home, said the fire dept.
Deputies looking for teen wanted for accessory after the fact of a felony, say RCSD
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say they are looking for a teen wanted for accessory after the fact of a felony.
CRFD crews extinguish Tuesday night fire
Crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were about to extinguish a Wednesday night fire, said the fire department.
School choice to be topic at South Carolina State House
School choice is a hotly debated topic at the South Carolina State House.
14-year-old returned home, say Lexington Police
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a 14-year-old that walked away from his home, said officers.
Winter Jam at Colonial Life Arena rescheduled due to inclement weather
Winter Jam at Colonial Life Arena has been rescheduled due to possible inclement weather, according to officials.
SCSO: Man wanted for attempted murder, criminal conspiracy arrested
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says Jaden Shamont Smith is in custody.
Graham and Tuberville propose Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act
Senator Lindsey Graham in partnership with Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, announced Wednesday a new act aimed at "preserving Title IX protections for female athletes".
SCDOT preparing for possible snow, ice impacts
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will have crews all around the state for possible snow and ice impacts related to Winter Storm Cora.
Driver killed in overnight collision on I-77 in Lexington Co.
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after a collision on I-77 North overnight at mile marker 2 in Lexington Co.
Man accused of stealing 15K worth of copper wire arrested
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrests a man accused in a crime spree in leading to a laundry list of charges
Reward being offered in murder of Sumter 9 year old
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a reward is now bring offered to help find the person who murdered a 9 year old boy
Spring Lake residents seek answers after forced evacuation from New Year's Day fire, say their buildings weren't affected
On Tuesday morning, the Columbia Fire Marshal's office deemed buildings throughout the rest of the complex unsafe -- calling for residents to evacuate immediately.
Local Living: Free Fridays back at Riverbanks Zoo, Riverbanks Zoo’s Wild Lights, Central Carolina Comic Con
Local Living: Events in the Midlands to start off your new year!
