RCSD: Woman wanted in connection with multiple shoplifting incidents
Richland County deputies are searching for a woman wanted for shoplifting, says RCSD.
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Supreme Court finds no bias against Black voters in a South Carolina congressional district
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved a Republican-held South Carolina congressional district, rejecting a lower-court ruling that said the district discriminated against Black voters.
NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION: Gov. McMaster supports additional mental health services for South Carolina residents
The facility is set for completion in October of next year. Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster and state healthcare leaders signed a construction beam that is now part of the new building.
CPD: Man charged with murder after woman's body found in garbage can
Columbia Police Department investigators have charged a 32-year-old man in connection with a suspicious death investigation from McGrath Street last month, says CPD.
ABC Columbia Anchor Doug Currin visits elementary schools for Career Day
It was an early day on Wednesday for ABC Columbia’s Doug Currin as it was Career Day for a couple of schools.
Uber making Record-My-Ride feature available for users in Columbia
Rideshare app Uber is making its Record-My-Ride feature available for its users in Columbia.
Gov. McMaster part of group of Republican governors that signed letter opposing WHO treaty
Governor Henry McMaster is part of a group of Republican governors opposing two proposals under negotiation that they say gives the World Health Organization unconstitutional powers over states’ response to health crisis.
Local high school seniors take part in "graduation walk" at their former elementary schools
For W.J. Keenan High School seniors, "graduation walk" is a way to take one last look at the past before going full speed into the future.
Local Living: Take a look at sport growing popularity in the sports world
Local Living: Take a look at Pickleball with ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan
Lexington Police continuing to investigate morning collision that left motorcyclist dead
The Lexington Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit is continuing to investigate the fatal collision that occurred on Industrial Drive on Monday morning, said the department.
DHEC offers new communication tool for emergency professionals
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and local partners have developed a new resource to help nonverbal, neurodivergent and non-English speaking people better communicate with first responders during emergency situations, says DHEC.
Allison Feaster honored by SC Athletic Hall
Each March, Allison Feaster hears from those remembering perhaps her biggest, buzz-worthy athletic moment — when she led 16th-seeded Harvard to an upset of No. 1 Stanford at the 1998 NCAA Tournament, still the only time it has happened in the women's event.
Free 2 day healthcare clinic going to Sumter
Sumter has free medical services heading its way next month.
Town of Irmo Night with the Lexington County Blowfish
This Saturday, the Town of Irmo is having a night out at the ballpark with the Lexington Blowfish.
Alvin S. Glenn juvenile wing to possibly close under new plan
The juvenile wing of the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center may be closing in the near future.
SC Dept of Ed, Dominion Energy recognize student writing contest winners with luncheon
Five students from across the Palmetto state were recognized on Tuesday for their outstanding submissions in the fourth annual Strong Men & Women in S.C. History student writing contest, says Dominion Energy.
Sumter Police: Collision sends vehicle into ravine
A car was sent into a ravine after a Lexington collision on Wednesday morning, says Lexington Police.
Gas leak contained after accident on SC 121
Deputies say it happened Wednesday morning on SC 121.
Women in Philanthropy to host annual 'Power of the Purse'
Women in Philanthropy is hosting its annual event Power of the Purse this Thursday.
Sumter Police investigate shootout killing innocent bystander
Sumter police are investigating a shootout they say claimed the life of an innocent driver caught in the crossfire
Irmo man sentenced to 11 years in prison for fentanyl distribution, gun violations
An Irmo man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl and for two convictions of felon in possession of a firearm.
Lane closure scheduled for I-20, says Kershaw Co. Fire Service
A lane closure on I-20 in Kershaw County is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, says the Kershaw County Fire Service.
Firefighters, EMS work together to free victim from under car
On Monday evening Irmo firefighters and Lexington EMS worked together to help someone who was trapped under their car, say Irmo firefighters.
Camden mom starts prevention initiative after 13-year-old son drowns in Kendall Lake
"This is hard. I don't want this happening to another family or another mother or another father what happened to me and to the many other lives that have been lost in Kendall Lake. Not just here in Camden, SC, but all over the world," says Courtney Nelson.
South Carolina governor vetoes bills to erase criminal history in gun and bad check cases
South Carolina Gov, Henry McMaster vetoed three bills Tuesday that would have required the erasing the records of people convicted of certain gun, fraudulent check and underage alcohol sales crimes.
