Baby gator found in Prosperity ditch
You probably won't rush to adopt a baby alligator but the Prosperity Police Department recently helped keep one safe.
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Lexington County Animal Services hosting free August pet adoptions
Officials with Lexington County Animal Services say their kennels are full.
Ethics complaints against former Richland County councilwoman dismissed, solved
Officials with the South Carolina Ethics Commission say one complaint was dismissed and one complaint was resolved against Former Richland County Councilwoman Dalhi Myers.
Sumter County deputies looking for man who left five children in burning car
Deputies in Sumter County say they are looking for a man who left five children in a burning car.
RCSD: Man last seen after release from hospital found safe
Richland County deputies are searching for a man last seen after being released from the hospital on Tuesday, said deputies.
UPDATE: All lanes back open after vehicle fire on I-26
Irmo Fire and Highway Patrol says one lane is open after a vehicle caught on fire on the freeway.
SCDPH reminds families to ensure children's vaccines are up-to-date for upcoming school year
SC Dept. of Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their children are up-to-date on their required vaccines ahead of the 2026-2027 school year, said officials.
In Loving Memory of Rich Wandover, ABC Columbia Operations Manager
The ABC Columbia family has lost a giant in the broadcast industry and a dear friend. We pay tribute to Rich Wandover, lovingly known as "Sarge".
CAE celebrates opening of new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility
Staff with the Columbia Metropolitan Airport are celebrating the completion of their new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility, not far from the airport's main terminal.
SC governor orders flags atop state capitol be lowered to half-staff in honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham
SC Governor Henry McMaster has ordered that flags atop the State Capitol be lowered to half-staff and to remain at half-staff until further order in honor of Lindsey Graham.
Senator Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham
Senator Tim Scott met with the media this afternoon, July 15, to remember his friend and colleague Lindsey Graham.
Rules set for special Republican Primary after Lindsey Graham's death
ABC Columbia has more information on who can vote in the upcoming august 11th special primary.
SLED charges Orangeburg County teen with murder after fatal shooting at SC State
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is charging an 18-year-old with murder after a fatal shooting at SC State, say officials.
SLED charges Richland County man after fatal 2025 shooting at SC State
SLED has charged a 19-year-old after a fatal 2025 shooting at SC State University, say officials.
Richland County Sheriff's Department's National Night Out kicking off this August!
The Richland County Sheriff's Department's National Night Out Kick Off event is Saturday, August 1 from 4 - 8 p.m. at 2500 Decker Boulevard.
RCSD: Missing teen with medical condition believed to be in danger
Richland County deputies say a missing teen may be in danger as he needs his medication for his medical condition.
State health and environmental agencies celebrate opening of new joint laboratory
The 140,000 square-foot laboratory on Parklane Road replaces the nearly 50-year-old facility next door.
Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates 15 millionth meal
A local car dealership group reached a milestone in fighting hunger in the Midlands.
Sumter Police investigating fatal Saturday wreck
Sumter Police are investigating a fatal wreck that happened on Saturday.
Darline Graham Nordone sworn-in as SC interim U.S. senator
Darline Graham Nordone was sworn in to serve the remaining months of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s current term, which expires in January.
SCDOT to close Sandfield Road Bridge for repairs
SCDOT says Sanfield Road bridge over Simmons Creek in Richland County will close for repairs.
Richland County deputies arrest man accused of being connected to a May shooting
Richland County deputies have arrested a man accused of being connected to a shooting back in May, said deputies.
Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?
Darline Graham Nordone, who was appointed to serve the remaining months of the Senate term that her late brother, Lindsey Graham, left behind when he died over the weekend, hasn't been in office before.
