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City of Columbia swears in new council members

Friends and family packed Columbia's City Hall as Councilman Will Brennan of District III was sworn in for a second term and Councilman Tyler Bailey was sworn in for a first term in office.

Irmo native wins big

Congratulations are in order for Irmo native Latoya Russell!

Local Living: Head to South Carolina State Museum for first Sunday

Local Living: Here is a look at events in the Midlands

National debt reaches new record, climbing above $34 trillion

The national debt has hit a new record with more than $34 trillion.

More details released in I-126 chase that left man dead

New details have emerged in the I-126 chase that left a man dead after he drove into traffic on Friday afternoon, says RCSD.

Prisma no longer part of United Healthcare network as agreement not reached

A lot of Prisma Health patients are now out-of-network as the health care system has failed to reach an agreement with United Healthcare.

Injured South Carolina 6-foot-5 signee Adhel Tac to join Gamecocks for spring semester

South Carolina signee Adhel Tac, a high school prospect who suffered a season-ending knee injury in November, will join the Gamecocks for the spring semester.

Deputies looking for man they say may have information on summer murder

Investigators say the man seen in the attached surveillance video wearing a white tank and dreads may know something about the June 25th, 2023 murder at a home on Indigo Springs Dr.

Starbucks will now let customers use personal cups for nearly all orders

Starbucks customers can now use their own cups for nearly all orders.

Richland County Council elects new leadership for 2024

The Richland County Council has officially elected new leadership on Tuesday.

SC Dept. of Revenue warns about MyDORWAY credit card processor issue

The South Carolina Department of Revenue is warning MyDORWAY users about an issue with its credit card processor.

Richland One to hold free housing clinics

Richland County School District One is hosting free housing clinics for families who are financially struggling, said the school district.

Lexington Police searching for alleged shoplifter

The Lexington Police Department is searching for an alleged shoplifter, said the department.

The importance of donating blood ahead of ABC Columbia, Red Cross blood drive

ABC Columbia News along with the American Red Cross is teaming up to host our annual community blood drive Wednesday.

Tameika Isaac Devine wins Senate District 19 race in landslide election

The former City of Columbia councilwoman says she is ready to get to work with the legislative session starting next week.

'Grinding of the Greens' is not being held this year

It's day two of the new year, and if you are looking to get rid of your Christmas tree the popular 'Grinding of the Greens' will not take place this year.

City Council members to be sworn in Wednesday

Wednesday Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, along with city leaders will host a swearing in.

Social Security benefits increasing this month due to higher cost of living

Senior citizens will now be seeing an increase to their social security benefits.

Local Living: Take a guided bird walk around the Hampton-Preston Gardens

Local Living: A look at events in the Midlands

Lexington men charged in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors

The South Carolina Attorney General has announced the arrest of Anthony Vincent Bedenbaugh and Jason Cooke Boney on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Sumter Police: Man wanted in connection with May domestic-related assault

The Police Sumter Department is asking for the public's help finding a man wanted in connection with a domestic-related assault in May 2023, said SPD.

Pet of the Week: Sarah Mae!

Sarah Mae was surrendered to the shelter by a military family who couldn't bring her along in a move. She's been waiting patiently for her new forever family since October!