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Sumter police asking for public's help finding missing woman

According to the Sumter Police Department, Christina Parrott was reported missing by a family member.

Prisma Health restricts visitation due to increase in respiratory illnesses

Prisma Health is restricting patient visitation of children under the age 16 starting on Wednesday, Dec. 27, due to the increased rates of influenza and other respiratory illnesses in the region.

Powerball jackpot reaches $685 million

The Powerball was not in the spirit of giving this Christmas as there was no jackpot winner in the Monday night drawing.

Today marks first day of weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa

Today marks the first day of the week long celebration of Kwanzaa.

Midlands gas prices trending upward

Gas prices in the midlands are trending upward.

Local Living: Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo

Coroner identifies man dead after early morning Christmas Eve collision

One person is dead after an early morning two-vehicle collision in Lexington County on Christmas Eve, said the coroner's office.

Attorneys for Colleton County Clerk of Court release statement regarding plagiarism allegations

The attorneys for Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill have released a statement regarding her recent plagiarism allegations.

Life expectancy lags, nutritional deficiency a factor

Nutritional deficiency is far from a leading cause of death in the U.S. but it is having an impact.

South Carolina stays unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25. West Virginia in, Washington out

South Carolina remained the No. 1 team in The Associated Press women's basketball poll on Monday.

Police investigating after man found dead inside parked car, say Sumter Police

A 21-year-old man was found dead inside a parked car on Friday night in Sumter, said police.

Kershaw County coroner releases name of man who died on highway

Kershaw County Coroner David West has released the name of the individual killed in a vehicle incident on Kershaw Highway, said the coroner's office.

Missing Newberry girl found safely on Christmas Eve

The Newberry Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing juvenile, say officials.

One dead after Christmas Day collision in Sumter County

One person is dead after a collision in Sumter County on Christmas Day, says the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

I-20 Bridge over Wateree River back open after emergency repairs

SCDOT says the I-20 Westbound bridge over the Wateree River has reopened after being closed for emergency repairs last week.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from ABC Columbia

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from ABC Columbia News

Follow Santa on his journey to spread cheer around the world

Families around the world can track Santa’s location starting on Christmas Eve.

Postage stamps price will see increase next month

The price of forever stamps will go up in January.

America's animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from families facing economic and housing woes

Around the country, shelters and advocates are working to reduce intakes and encourage more adoptions.

Squishmallows Will Be Offered In Happy Meals

McDonald's will soon include Squishmallows as Happy Meal toys

Starting next week parents will be able to get their children one of the most in demand toys this holiday season at McDonald's.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit newborn babies at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital

Friday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Claus made a special visit to Prisma Health Baptist Hospital to visit newborn babies in their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.