154TH South Carolina State Fair kicks off with cloudy, yet busy opening day
In addition to the popular food and rides, the state fair also presents several exhibits and plenty of live entertainment.
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77% of youth cannot qualify for military service, non-profit "Mission: Readiness" aims to help
"It's a challenge today and if this trend continues, what we're going to have in the future generations of an all volunteer force -- is no force," says Former South Carolina Secretary of Veterans' Affairs, Will Grimsley.
Local Living: Pet Adoption Special this month
October is here and here's something to howl about, a pet adoption special.
Richland School District One hosting Fall Teacher Job Fair
Richland School District One is looking for teachers. The District is hosting a Fall Teacher Job Fair Saturday, November 11, 2023
Gov. declares 'Israel Solidarity Week' in South Carolina
The governor's proclamation re-affirms South Carolina and the United States' support of Israel following the attack by Hamas.
It's SC State Fair time! A look at Fair food and more from the midway
It's opening day for the 154th annual South Carolina State Fair. ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan was there.
Israel Latest, Plus, local leaders host Jewish Community vigil
Faith leaders and community members in the Midlands are mourning the lives lost in Israel. Tuesday night a vigil was held at the Jewish Community Center.
South Carolina WR Antwane Wells Jr. doubtful vs. Florida
South Carolina receiver Antwane "Juice" Wells Jr. is doubtful to play against Florida this week as he continues to heal from a left foot injury.
154th SC State Fair set to open today
The 154th South Carolina State Fair opens today at Noon.
Community members gather to mourn Israeli victims
Faith leaders and community members mourning the lives lost in israel at the Jewish Community Center on Flora Drive.
S.C. Congressional redistricting map to be challenged in U.S. Supreme Court
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The U.S. Supreme court will hear a challenge to South Carolina’s Congressional redistricting map starting Wednesday. In Alexander Versus South Carolina State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P. The plaintiffs…
Flyers with Anti-Semitic propaganda circulating in area neighborhood
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating the appearance of several flyers that officials say were left on various driveways in the Lake Carolina neighborhoods Tuesday morning.
RCSD searches for man accused of an Attempted Robbery
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping someone may recognize a man they are searching for accused of an Attempted Robbery
Local intelligence and defense expert discusses Israel-Hamas war
"Israel was brutally attacked by a terrorist organization. And Israel is striking back at a terrorist organization. They are not going after the Palestinian people. And here is something to think about, all Palestinian people are not Hamas, but all Hamas are Palestinian people. So we have to be able to differentiate that," Chandler says.
Person killed in Darlington County school campus shooting
Police responded to a shooting at the Darlington-Lee Adult Education campus on Tuesday, according to the Darlington County School District.
Vice President Kamala Harris to bring College Tour to South Carolina
The Vice President will speak at the College of Charleston on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
South Carolina releases 2023 Report Cards for schools
According to a department spokesperson, 22.5 percent of schools received an overall rating of Excellent, the highest rating in the state’s education accountability system, representing an almost two percent increase from the previous year.
Pet of the Week: Romeo!
Meet Romeo! This sweet guy is a 2-year-old Bulldog mix with a name to perfectly match his story and personality! He's been waiting for his happily ever after since Valentine's Day. Adopt him today from the Kershaw County Humane Society.
Tickets for 'Disney On Ice' at Colonial Life Arena set to go on sale
The Colonial Life Arena has announced that Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars is coming in 2024. October 10 is the first day of the general public tickets on sale.
Fairfield Co. nuclear plant gets warning over another cracked emergency fuel pipe
Small cracks have been found a half-dozen times in the past 20 years in pipes that carry fuel to emergency generators that provide cooling water for a reactor if electricity fails at the V.C. Summer plant near Columbia, according to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
VIVEK RAMASWAMY: Republican dark horse presidential candidate makes Palmetto State stops
Monday afternoon, the biotech entrepreneur spoke to South Carolina voters at the student center on the campus of Winthrop University in Rock Hill.
Man accused of Richland Co. crime spree
A Midlands man is accused of going on a crime spree in Richland County.
Local leaders react to the attacks in Israel
While the events over the weekend may have come by surprise University of South Carolina Professor Chelsea Estancona, who specializes in international conflict, says there are far more than decades of tension in the region.
Five Points set to host 2nd annual "Paint the Town Garnet and Black Block Party"
The block party will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 pm this Friday, October 13th, and will feature live music by local rock group "The Ramblers."
Gas prices in SC drop
Prices at the pump have fallen nearly 11 cents over the last week in Columbia
