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Hall Secures First 400 Meter Gold Medal in Gamecock Men’s History
Quincy Hall is officially the fastest men’s 400 meter runner in the world, taking home the Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Wednesday night in Paris, France.
Fire crews put out Richland County home fire
Columbia-Richland Fire Department crews found a fire breaking through the roof of a home early Tuesday morning, said the fire department.
SCSO: 2 people wanted for Rembert man's death arrested on Wednesday morning
Two people wanted for the murder of a Rembert man have been arrested on Wednesday morning, said SCSO.
3 roadways cleared after fallen trees blocked area in Richland County, say officials
Richland County says the county's Public Works Department crews worked to clear the roads after fallen trees blocked three roadways earlier in the day.
Gov. McMaster, state officials held briefing to update public on state's response
The Southeastern states are continuing to deal with the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby as the storm brought in heavy rainfall and flooding to several states.
Richland One providing Bus Transportation Call Centers as new school year begins
As Richland County School District One begins a new school year, Richland One's Student Transportation Services team is operating bus transportation call centers again this year.
ABC Columbia Tracking Debby-Noon forecast update
ABC Columbia is tracking Debby. Meteorologist Tyler Ryan is in the weather center with the latest in this forecast update
Lugoff firefighters control Sunday afternoon fire
Lugoff Fire Department, Kershaw County Fire Service, Camden Fire, and Kershaw County EMS were called to a reported fire in the 1000 block of Critzer Drive in Lugoff.
Sumter PD: 2 men wanted on armed robbery charge
Two men are wanted by Sumter Police Department on a armed robbery charge, said the police.
Former pastor, wife arrested in connection with case involving crimes against minors
A former pastor and his wife have been arrested in connection to a case involving crimes against minors, said RCSD.
Storm hotline for Tropical Storm Debby activated
According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, a storm hotline has been activated for residents in South Carolina.
Closings, Delays, eLearning Days in the Midlands due to expected heavy rainfall
As South Carolina learns about the possible impact of Tropical Storm Debby as it hit Florida as a Hurricane Category 1, some school districts are turning to eLearning Days.
Dominion Energy urges customers to report a power outage on mobile app
In the event of a power outage Dominion Energy urges you to report an outage using their free mobile app.
"Second nature to us" -- Five Points prepares for possible flooding from Tropical Storm Debby
Steady rain is in the forecast for the next few days, and Columbia's flood-prone neighborhood of Five Points isn't waiting around to prepare.
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Local Living: Events in the Midlands to check out!
Tropical Storm Debby drenches Southeast with rain, high water as it drifts along the Atlantic coast
Tropical Storm Debby drenched coastal cities in Georgia and South Carolina, stirred up tornadoes and submerged streets with waist-high floodwaters Tuesday in what is just the beginning of a prolonged storm that could dump staggering totals up to 25 inches (64 centimeters) of rain.
13-year-old found safe, say West Columbia Police
The West Columbia PD says the 13-year-old who ran away from home was found safe.
West Columbia Police searching for 16-year-old
West Columbia Police is asking for the public's help finding a 16-year-old, said the department.
State officials held briefing on Tropical Storm Debby
Governor Henry McMaster held a second media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on the state's response to Tropical Storm Debby today, Tuesday, August 6, at 2 p.m.
City's Overflow Shelter to open due to inclement weather
The City of Columbia is opening up its Overflow Shelter for the unsheltered populations at 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, said city officials.
ABC Columbia tracking Debby- Noon Forecast update
ABC Columbia is tracking Debby. Meteorologist Tyler Ryan is in the weather center with the latest in this forecast update.
Richland County gives tips to stay safe during Tropical Storm Debby
As Tropical Storm Debby threatens the Midlands with inclement weather, Richland County Government is encouraging residents to plan ahead and use caution.
Columbia PD: Pedestrian killed while crossing roadway
Columbia PD responded to reports of a person that had been hit by a vehicle on Monday night.
Irmo firefighters respond to early morning collision
On Tuesday morning, Irmo Fire District responded to a collision that was blocking lanes of 26 westbound at the Piney Grove exit, according to firefighters.
