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Traffic Alert: Paving work on Augusta Road/US-1 at I-20 causes lanes to close

The Lexington Police Department has announced that lanes on Augusta Road/US-1 at I-20 are closed.

U.S., China discuss broadening renewable energy sources

The United States and China agreed to jointly tackle global warming by ramping up wind, solar and other renewable energy with the goal of displacing fossil fuels.

Update: Homeless man found after report of an intruder at Midway Elementary School

Kershaw Co. deputies say they have located a homeless man in the case of a possible intruder seen at the Midway Elementary School Wednesday.

Historic Columbia rings in holiday season with home tours

If you missed out today, the tours continue through December 30th.

Dominion Energy warning customers about holiday scams

Officials with Dominion Energy are warning people that even though the holidays are approaching, scammers never take a vacation.

Local Living: Carolina Lights returns next week

Local Living: A look at some events in the Midlands

7 officers inducted into SC Law Enforcement Hall of Fame

According to the Hall of Fame Administrator Jim McClary, inductees must have a proven record of excellence and a minimum of 25 years of service.

Camden's Joyce Edwards makes college decision

Five-star forward Joyce Edwards, out of Camden High School, made her college choice on Wednesday night.

Orangeburg deputies searching for person accused of stealing fuel from country truck

Orangeburg County investigators are searching for a person accused of stealing gas from a public works facility.

Sumter man arrested for domestic violence after ongoing confrontations with ex-girlfriend, police say

A Sumter man is in jail after threatening and pointing a gun at his ex-girlfriend, says Sumter police.

2 people hospitalized after shooting in West Columbia, police investigating

The West Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting after two people were injured on Tuesday night.

RCSD searching for women accused of shoplifting at beauty store

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding two women accused of shoplifting from a beauty store.

Local Living: 38th annual Vista Lights this week

In our look at Local Living, tis the season. The 38th annual Vista Lights is set for November 16, 2023.

Prison riot at the Lee Correctional Institution

4 inmates to plead guilty for 2018 prison riot

Four inmates involved in the deadly Lee Correctional Riot in 2018 are expected to plead guilty today.

RCSD: Body found unresponsive on Two Notch Road

The Richland County Sheriff's Department said a body was found unresponsive in the 10000 block of Two Notch Road.

Irmo Community Park temporarily closed for repairs

The Town of Irmo has announced the two-day closure of the Irmo Community Park for renovations.

2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: RFK Jr. hopes to provide Columbia voters with 3rd party option

RFK Jr. says much of his support in the polls has come from millennials.

South Carolina education board deciding whether to limit books and other 'age appropriate' materials

The State Board of Education is considering a universal definition of “age-appropriate” educational materials in South Carolina schools and libraries.

Concerns surrounding Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center after jail riot

ABC Columbia is taking a closer look at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Richland County deputies reported a string of stabbings at the jail and more recently a riot and fire this weekend.

Cell tower service to possibly interrupt Clarendon 911 calls

Clarendon County Emergency Management says FTC notified them just after 3:30pm Tuesday to notify them they needed to move phone lines while an area bridge is being repaired.

Aaron Christopher Murphy Forest Acres Police

Forest Acres Police searching for man accused of commercial burglary, fled from officers

The Forest Acres Police Department is searching for a man accused of a commercial burglary, said officials.

Dawn Staley honors grandparents with annual breakfast

Gamecocks Women's Basketball Coach Dawn Staley decided to honor her grandparents and grandparents everywhere this morning.

Jill Biden hosts tea for female faith leaders and others, including South Carolina prayer partner

Jill Biden hosted a White House listening session on Monday with about 60 female faith leaders, community leaders and others, including the South Carolina pastor’s wife whom she credits with helping restore her faith in God after the Bidens’ son Beau died of cancer in 2015.