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Brace for traffic: AAA with best and worst time to travel this July 4th Holiday

Jenn Sullivan has details on the best and worst times to travel this holiday week.

Police: Second suspect arrested in June shooting

Investigators say Keshawn Potter is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Vance casts tie-breaking vote to pass megabill in Senate

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after a 50-50 tally, with three Republicans voting against the sprawling measure.

Darlington deputy dies & another wounded in ambush; SLED investigating

Deputies responded to Old Timers Court in the Lamar area of Darlington County around 1:30 a.m. in reference to a wanted person, according to August.

Police: Suspects took elderly woman's wallet from the basket of her wheelchair

According to police the suspects went to Lowe's and used the card to make $4,000 in fraudulent purchases.

Three suspects identified for shooting on Watts Hill Road in Elgin

Kershaw County deputies say they have identified three suspects in connection to a shooting on Watts Hill Road last month.

Lottery tickets can now be purchased with debit card in SC

Previously tickets could only be purchased with cash.

CPD determine two deadly shootings were 'justifiable'

The Columbia Police Department updates information on two deadly shootings in the capital city.

Cayce police arrest man accused of discharging a gun in city

Cayce, SC (WOLO) -- A Cayce man is charged with discharging a firearm in the City, around 1 a.m. Sunday morning, officers went to the home on Hudson Avenue in Cayce. 42-year-old Michael Fontenot,…

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Skimmer device may have left your credit, debit cards exposed

Device used to steal your financial information has been discovered attached to a register at an area grocery store

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Ready, Set, Supply Drive

SC DOT closing part of a downtown street in Columbia for pavement work

According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, they will close and detour part of Harden Street in Richland County in order to place pavement markings beginning July 1 at 7 p.m.

Police searching for suspects in similar robberies

Investigators say the first incident happened just after 7am Sunday morning at the Food Lion on Harden St. The second robbery happened at 10:30 in the morning at Pizza Hut on Forest Dr.

Deputies search for suspect in frat-house break-in

Investigators say they responded to the house on Five Chop Rd. around 7PM Thursday.

Deputies,firefighters, SCDNR respond to drowning on Lake Wateree

The Kershaw Co. Coroner's Office says on Sunday afternoon David Cunningham, 62, of Lancaster Co. jumped off a boat and into the water Sunday.

Coroner identifies man who died in police custody

The coroner identified the deceased as Byron Jackson, 45, of North Augusta.

Gilbert going peachy for annual Lexington County Peach Festival

Get ready for a peachy time at Lexington County's 65th annual Peach Festival on Friday, July 4

Take A Look! Q & A With Miss Sc, Sarah Kay Wrenn, And Miss Sc's Teen, Tess Ferm

Take a look! -- Q & A with new Miss SC Sarah Kay Wrenn and Miss SC's Teen Tess Ferm

At a press conference on Sunday morning, ABC Columbia's Austin Page spoke with the new Miss South Carolina, Sarah Kay Wrenn, and the new Miss South Carolina's Teen, Tess Ferm.

Columbia Police investigating domestic-related murder

Police say they responded to the 1500 block of Levity St. Sunday night and found Monique Worthy, 42, dead inside a home.

Coroner identifies Lake Marion drowning victim

According to the coroner, Casey Lynch, 38 of Elloree was pronounced dead at the scene.

Day 1 of their reign -- meet the new Miss South Carolina, Miss South Carolina's Teen

Wrenn and Ferm spoke with ABC Columbia's Austin Page and explained what they're most looking forward to in the days to come.

Over 2,300 miles -- "The Great Race" of vintage cars finishes in Irmo

Community members and car enthusiasts cheered on racers as they crossed the finish line -- having traveled over 2,300 miles from St. Paul, Minnesota in their vintage vehicles.