Human trafficking awareness program on display at SC airports
Monday, Alan Wilson announced the launch of TravelwatchSC.
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Weather: Possible heavy rain and strong storms tomorrow
ABC COLUMBIA's Tyler Ryan is keeping you updated on the potential severe weather for Tuesday, January 9.
RCSD: Man wanted for NY murder arrested
A man wanted for a New York murder has been arrested in the Midlands, said the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Sumter County deputies searching for 16-year-old last seen on Valleybrook Road
The teen was last seen at her home on Valleybrook Road wearing a black hoodie and black leggings, say Sumter County deputies.
Coroner identifies Batesburg-Leesville man dead after vehicle accident
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle accident in Lexington County, said the coroner's office.
Sumter Co.: Man last seen driving black Ford Expedition found
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing man, said the SCSO.
Sumter County: Midlands teen returns home
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says Wright returned to her home on Jan. 8.
SCHP: 1 killed & several airlifted after a collision on US-301 in Orangeburg
Highway Patrol says one person is dead and several people were airlifted to a hospital after a collision on US-301 Sunday.
Local charter school students compete in Scripps Spelling Bee program
Young spellers tackled words like congregation, contagion, fallow, malicious, incense, and innards -- until only eighth grader Alayna Lanier was left.
Man accused in 1986 Lexington County child killing to go on trial in February
A man accused of kidnapping and murdering a four year old girl nearly 40 years ago will appear in court next month.
Military Matters: SC State ROTC cadets receive tickets to super bowl
In this week’s Military Matters, ABC Columbia’s Doug Currin has a Midlands Military Matters story that will give you a look at two ROTC cadets who attend South Carolina State University.
Local Living: Soda City Market, SC State Museum's First Sunday, Jurassic World Live
Local Living: Here is a look at events in the Midlands
Richland County releases 2023 crime stats
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department released crime statistics for 2023 on Friday.
Why some Verizon customers could be getting a payment of up to $100
Verizon customers could get a $100 thanks to the settlement of a class action lawsuit.
Governor McMaster unveils proposed budget for this fiscal year
With lawmakers set to return to the State House next week Governor Henry McMaster released his proposed budget for this fiscal year.
Police: Woman charged after vulnerable adults found in unsafe environment
Police with the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety say Shaneima Montgomery is charged with five counts of neglect of a vulnerable adult.
SC AG Wilson joins multi-state effort to keep Trump on ballots
According to a news release, Wilson has joined a 27 state effort asking the US Supreme Court to overturn the decision.
Deputies: Missing Camden woman with Alzheimer's found dead
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says 91-year-old Dorothy Adamson was found dead near her home around 4 p.m.
US mortgage rates increase for the first time since October
Mortgage rates have increased for the first time since October.
CRFD: Firefighters put out commercial facility fire
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were able to get a 2-alarm commercial facility fire under control on Friday morning, say the fire departments.
Troopers: One dead after single-vehicle collision in Lexington County
One person is dead after a collision in Lexington County on Thursday, said state troopers.
Lexington Police: Alleged shoplifters identified
The Lexington Police Department is searching for three alleged shoplifters accused of taking over $100 of merchandise from the Lexington Beverage Outlet.
Local Living: SC Phil Concert, Birdwatching, & Wild Lights
Here's a look at some of the events happening in the Midlands in your look at Local Living
Paopao scores 17, top-ranked South Carolina cruises past Florida 89-66
Te-Hina Paopao scored 17 points, Raven Johnson added 16 and top-ranked South Carolina opened Southeastern Conference play with an 89-66 drubbing of Florida on Thursday night.
DHEC expert speaks about staying safe from sickness during flu season
This year, DHEC is reporting that cases are particularly high here in the Palmetto State.
