High school teacher arrested after allegedly dragging student across classroom floor
Sheriff Leon Lott says a high school teacher was arrested after allegedly dragging a student across a classroom floor.
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Lee Correctional Institution warden suspended without pay following DUI arrest
The warden of Lee Correctional Institution has been suspended without pay after being arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Sumter County, according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Director of Communications Chrysti Shain.
RCSD investigating second aggravated assault at Alvin S. Glenn
RCSD is investigating a second aggravated assault at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center this week, say deputies.
The political map is anyone's guess after a Democratic wave in the midterm elections
Voters took a wrecking ball to the traditional map of political battlegrounds, electing Democrats in states that were long considered reliably Republican.
Wilson, Andrews come out on top while Johnson, Graham concede defeat
The Palmetto State has officially chosen its next governor and U.S. Senator-- with multiple sources including the Associated Press declaring Alan Wilson and Dr. Annie Andrews winners on Election Night.
Democrat Annie Andrews wins US Senate election in South Carolina over Republican Darline Graham
Annie Andrews won a stunning victory in South Carolina, shattering decades of Republican dominance to become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from the deeply conservative state in a generation.
Your Voice, Your Vote: ABC Columbia Election coverage
It is Election Day and the Polls in South Carolina have now closed. Count on ABC Columbia News for election results.
Vote 2026 coverage: ABC Columbia News
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in South Carolina
SC set records for gubernatorial election voter turnout
The Palmetto State has hit voting milestones
RCSD investigating two incidents at detention center
RCSD is investigating two incidents that occurred at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center within a few hours, say deputies.
RCSD deputies investigating after child found with knife at school
Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a 11-year-old brought a knife to a middle school Monday morning, says RCSD.
Woman arrested after allegedly shooting at business owner
Fairfield County deputies say a woman was arrested after shooting at a business owner.
South Carolina early voting tops 1 million, almost doubles 2022 midterm early votes
There was record-breaking early voting totals across the Carolinas.
CRFD 3rd shift crews control Sunday house fire
Third shift crews controlled a Sunday house fire on Killian Road, says Columbia-Richland Fire Dept.
Your Voice, Your Vote: A look at key races on the ballot in SC
Your Voice, Your Vote: A look at key races on the ballot in SC
Your Voice, Your Vote: What you need when voting in person, per the SC Election Commission
Your Voice, Your Vote: It is Election day in SC
What you need to know when heading to the Polls in SC
It is election day in South Carolina: What you need to know if you are heading to the polls to cast your ballot.
Vote 2026 Coverage-Polls are open in SC for Election Day
Vote 2026 Coverage-Polls are open in SC for Election Day
Pedestrian struck & killed by two vehicles on US-321 Monday
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian is dead after being struck by two vehicles Monday night on US-321 at Sharpe Road.
$3.65 a gallon average for gas in SC
AAA reports that the average cost for a gallon of gas stands at $3.65.
SLED investigating Irmo Police officer involved shooting
SLED is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Sunday in Richland County, say law enforcement.
South Carolina Senate race gets unexpectedly close after Lindsey Graham's sister Darline stumbles
Six months ago, the South Carolina U.S. Senate race was expected to be another straightforward campaign for incumbent Lindsey Graham and his dominant Republican Party.
Local Living: ROTC Alumni Ball fundraiser
Local Living: ROTC Alumni Ball fundraiser
4 teens arrested in connection with fatal Pomaria shooting
Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster says four teens have been arrested in connection with a Friday night fatal shooting in Pomaria.
Columbia-Richland Fire first shift crews control Monday afternoon high-rise fire
Columbia-Richland Fire first shift crews controlled a Monday afternoon high-rise fire in downtown Columbia, says CRFD.
