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5 arrested following weekend Whitmire incident

Newberry County deputies say five people were arrested following an incident in Whitmire over the weekend.

Hands Free and Distracted Driving Law citations to begin

Drivers listen up, law enforcement officials say citations will begin Saturday for the Hands Free and Distracted Driving Law.

Richland Co. coroner identifies victim of electric scooter vs. car collision

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of the individual who died as a result of an electric scooter vs. car crash, said the coroner's office.

Fairfield Co. Coroner identifies person who died after multi-vehicle collision

The Fairfield County Coroner’s Office has identified the person who died after multi-vehicle collision on Friday, said the coroner's office.

$170,000 Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot won in Lugoff

Players check your tickets because someone in Lugoff won South Carolina’s Palmetto Cash 5 rolling jackpot worth $170,000 on Sunday, say officials.

SCDOT to close, detour Bethune Road bridge over Little Lynches River in Kershaw County for repairs

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the Bethune Road (SC 341) bridge over Little Lynches River in Kershaw County for repairs.

Two arrested after fatal shooting of woman on Assembly Street

According to the Columbia Police Department, investigators have arrested and charged two people in connection with the murder of a woman on Assembly Street in Columbia.

Richland Two pilots new AI program for students

The thought of using artificial intelligence is scary for some, but not for everyone.

VA walks back disability rule

The Department of Veterans Affairs has walked back a so-called interim rule pertaining to disabled veterans.

Inflation hits 21-month high

Americans are feeling the pinch of inflation.

'I don't believe South Carolina's a red state!': Rep. Johnson says in his bid for governor

Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson, a former College of Charleston basketball player, planned to meet voters in downtown Charleston on Thursday at a meet-and-greet at Great Saint Luke AME Church as he ramps up his campaign for governor.

Blythewood area traffic being diverted after traffic collision

Deputies are advising drivers of a traffic collision that happened on US-21 at the Fairfield and Richland County line.

30-year-old arrested in connection with a scam regarding boutique items purchase

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a scam regarding the purchase of boutique items, according to RCSD.

Missing man with dementia found safe

Richland Co. deputies say Skipper has been safely located.

Police searching for alleged Home Depot shoplifter

Lexington Police are searching for an alleged shoplifter who took merchandise from Home Depot, say police.

ABC Columbia's Curtis Wilson receives the Order of the Palmetto!

ABC Columbia's very own Curtis Wilson has received the state's highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto!

Fatal collision between electric scooter & vehicle on Monticello Road

Troopers say one person is dead following a collision between an electric scooter and a vehicle on Monticello Rd. Thursday.

UPDATE: Lexington deputies say missing elderly man found safe in NC

Lexington County deputies say an elderly man who was reported missing has been found safely in North Carolina.

Watch SC State's online forum with President Alexander Conyers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) - South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers held an online forum late Thursday afternoon to discuss campus safety following a deadly on-campus shooting that left two people dead…