Midlands man wanted in connection with domestic violence
A Midlands man is wanted for burglary 1st degree and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, says the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
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Newberry County deputies warn community of driveway paving, sealing scam
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is warning people about a driveway paving/sealing scam that has arrived back to the area, say deputies.
Fairfield County deputies ask public for help with unsolved murder investigation
The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the communities help solving a homicide that has been unsolved for 3 years, says the department.
Gaston Police arrest barricaded suspect
The Gaston Police Department has arrested an armed man who barricaded himself for hours yesterday said the department.
Ford recalls nearly 140k vehicles for increased crash risk
Ford is recalling nearly 140,000 cars because of a safety related concern.
South Carolina no longer has the least number of women in its Senate after latest swearing-in
Tameika Isaac Devine didn't break a glass ceiling when she took her oath of office Tuesday to be South Carolina's newest senator, but she did pull her state up from having the least number of women in its upper chamber.
South Carolina Republican agenda includes energy resilience, gender care, Black history and guns
Republican lawmakers who pull all the levers of the South Carolina Legislature want to dispense with so-called “social issues” and focus this session on matters hitting residents' pocketbooks.
Camden Police asking for public's help finding missing 16-year-old
The Camden Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing 16-year-old, says the department.
Sumter Co.: Two men facing multiple charges after chase
Two men are facing multiple charges after a deputy chase in Sumter County, says the sheriff's office.
Multiple apartment units destroyed after Irmo fire
Multiple apartment units on Paisley Lane were destroyed after a fire, said the Irmo Fire District.
Bill banning transgender youth transitional care advances
An item on this years legislative agenda aiming to ban transgender youth from accessing transitional related healthcare has advanced in the House.
Chapin man arrested on various drug, gun charges
A tip about drugs in a Midlands home lands a Chapin man behind bars after agents find massive amounts of drugs and several guns in residence
2024 legislative session begins at SC statehouse
“I’m going to start out by saying that our number one bill this year is the ‘Help Not Harm’ Bill,” said Rep. John McCravy from Greenwood.
SLED confirms it is investigating Colleton Co. Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Court at the center of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh's efforts at a new trial is now under investigation herself.
Local students attend virtual Q&A with NASA astronaut
"With this program, what helps them is to make them feel like they can be an engineer. That they can be a scientist. That they can go to the moon if they want to go to the moon, that they can actually do things like everybody else does, even though we're differently abled and have disabilities," Bond says.
Local Living: Lake Murray Bridal Show
Local Living: Take a look at an event in the Midlands
LPD: Officers asking for the public's help identifying two alleged shoplifters
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying two alleged shoplifters, said the department.
Storm damage around South Carolina
Here is a look at the severe weather in the state.
Updates on severe weather in the Midlands
Stay up-to-date on the weather with ABC COLUMBIA.
IRS to start accepting 2023 tax returns on January 29
The IRS says they'll accept your tax return starting on January 29th.
LCSD: Chapin man arrested after large amount of drugs found inside home
A Chapin man was arrested after deputies say they found a large amount of several drugs and guns inside an Eagle Pointe Drive home.
DHEC investigating cases of lead exposure from Cinnamon Applesauce Pouch products
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control had products that contained high levels of lead removed from store shovels throughout the state.
E-Learning schedules & closings due to possible severe weather
Due to possible severe weather for Tuesday, January 9, 2024, multiple school districts in the Midlands will be going to an eLearning day & multiple businesses will close.
Sumter Co.: Deputies investigating after hunter found human skull
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a hunter noticed a round white object that appeared to be a human skull, says deputies.
Pet of the Week: Navy!
Navy is a 1 year old brindle beauty looking for her furever home through Columbia Animal Services. With lots of love and some patience, this timid girl is sure to blossom into an amazing family companion. Adopt her today!
