Broad River Bridge Re-opens
Heavy rainfall caused crews to shut down the Broad River bridge through Thursday, but Columbia Police say the bridge is now open.
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Child Safety Seat 101
Your child safety seat is more than likely installed and being used incorrectly. That's according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ABC Columbia has safety details before hitting the road.
DHEC Releases Name of SC Restaurant in E coli Probe
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ State health officials have released the name of a Spartanburg restaurant connected to a recent E coli outbreak after the business agreed to be identified. The Department of Health and Environmental Control says its scientists have not found any specific link between food served at the El Mexicano restaurant and the bacteria that has sickened 10 people.
SC Drought
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Heavy rains in the past week or so seem to be breaking the drought in South Carolina.
Election Commission: Shealy Will Not Be on Primary Ballot
The South Carolina Election Commission is telling the state Republican Party it can't put someone back on the June primary ballot without violating a state Supreme Court order.
Drill Sergeant Hands Over Control of School
The Army's first female commandant of its elite drill sergeant school is being forced to give up her job, but she says she's not giving up a fight for her reputation.
Suspect Arrested in 2011 Armed Robbery
Newberry County deputies have made an arrest in a 2011 armed robbery.
Donna Summer Dead at 63
The voice of Donna summer silenced Thursday.
$200,000 Lottery Ticket Sold in Sumter
You could be $200,000 richer and not even know it.
Columbia Among Most Well-Read Cities
If you've been reading a good book lately you're not alone in the capital city.
SC National Guard hosts job fair for military
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Army and Air National Guard is hosting a job fair for its members, all military veterans and their families.
SC senators give key approval to budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has given key approval to its $6.6 billion spending plan for state taxes.
Fort Jackson to celebrate military retirees
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is setting several days aside to celebrate military retirees and help them get information about healthy living.
Wall Collapses
ABC Columbia News has learned a structure has fallen over along Bull street.
Student Loan Scam
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is asking people to be on the look out when it comes to paying their student loans. Officials say scammers are convincing former students they have a quick fix to eliminate their debt.
Mega Millions Winning Ticket Sold in Bishopville
You may be hoarding a winning Mega Millions ticket and not even know it.
Man Sentenced to 45 years in SC Pool Hall Death
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) _ A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for a shooting death in a Ridgeland pool hall. Solicitor Duffie Stone says Brett Howard was sentenced after he was convicted Wednesday of murder in the 2009 death of Woodrow Brantley.
Troopers Not 'Sitting' on Seat Belt Violators
As some 32 million people plan to hit the roadways for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, South Carolina Highway Patrol officials remind you that seat belt violations are now a primary offense in the state.
Hebrew Boys Scam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Investors are receiving some of the money they entrusted with a South Carolina trio dubbed the ``3 Hebrew Boys'' currently serving decades in prison for an $80 million scam.
Arrest in Cab Driver Shooting Two Years Later
After nearly two years, an arrest is made in a Newberry County shooting of a former cab driver, when the cab driver identifies the man he believes shot him multiple times and left him in a ditch to die.
Sadie's American Cafeteria Now Open
Tuesday, Sadies American Cafeteria opened to the public for the first time.
USC's Dawn Staley named BCA coach of the year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is the Black Coaches and Administrators' female coach of the year.
Bridge closed in Columbia after rain shifts barge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bridge in Columbia has been closed after heavy rain caused a barge holding a construction crane to shift, threatening the structure.
House Dem Asks Panel to Reopen Haley Ethics Case
The House Ethics Committee chairman says a hearing is set on a measure asking his panel to reconsider its decision to drop charges against Gov. Nikki Haley.
New Technology Helps Police Fight Crime
A new web based internet page has West Columbia police moving full speed ahead on the information super highway. It's all an effort to focus on where crime is happening and reduce it.
