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Gas prices holding steady in SC

According to Gas Buddy, the national average price of gasoline heading into the Labor Day weekend is $3.81 per gallon.

High schoolers on Special Olympics bowling teams compete at Royal Z Lanes

Students from Camden High School and Lugoff-Elgin High School's Special Olympics bowling teams held a friendly competition at Royal Z Lanes on Two Notch Road in Columbia.

CFD responds to afternoon house fire

Officials say firefighters responded to the vacant home on Legrand Rd. just before 12:30pm.

First Sunday $1 general admission State Museum: Local Living

In our look at Local Living, the South Carolina State Museum is offering $1 general admission

Sistercare and City of Columbia to partner for Toiletry Drive in September

You can help victims of domestic violence by simply donating some toiletries in September.

Clean up from Idalia: SC to Florida

While the Midlands was mostly unscathed by the storm, Idalia slammed Georgia and the coast after wreaking havoc in Florida

Clean up in some parts of the Midlands after Idalia

Hurricane Idalia has come and gone from our area now, but many still have some cleaning up to do today after the storm.

ABC Columbia's 'College Football Season Preview' Tonight at 7pm

The College Football Season Preview with Sports Director Mike Gillespie Thursday at 7pm only on ABC Columbia

Burton-Pack Elementary closed due to water outage

District officials say the City of Columbia is working to repair a water main break so Burton-Pack Elementary is closed today

Some Midlands School Districts operating on late start or e-learning Thursday

Some school districts across the Midlands, and the state, will have a late start or e-learning on Thursday due to Idalia

Dominion Energy tips for reporting power outages, downed power lines in SC from Idalia

If you are experiencing a power outage due to Idalia's wind and or rain, there are some things you can do, say Dominion Energy officials.

DHEC opens 'Care Line' during Idalia

DHEC opens Care Line

Hurricane Idalia Damages What To Do In Case Of Power Outages, Downed Power Lines

What to do in case of power outages, downed power lines from Hurricane Idalia

Matt Long, Communications Specialist with Dominion Energy SC, says the easiest way to report an outage is by using the company's app on your smartphone.

Chief Meteorologist John Farley's Idalia Forecast

Chief Meteorologist John Farley says we will be dealing with a lot of rain, heavy at times, and especially closer to the coast

Some Midlands School Districts operating on a late start/e-learning Thursday

Some school districts across the Midlands, and the state, will have a late start on Thursday due to Idalia

Columbia Police caution drivers about flood prone streets

City of Columbia officials, including the Columbia Police Department are warning of flooding in the area.

Five Points businesses prepping for potential flooding from Idalia

Live update from our crews in Five Points as businesses prepare sandbags and more for potential flooding from Idalia

Governor McMaster on Idalia "We are prepared and we have some shelters opened up"

Governor McMaster on Idalia " There's gonna be lots of rain, we're gonna have flash flooding, flooding" Just be prepared

Columbia Police: Fatal South Holly Street Shooting Deemed Justifiable

Columbia Police announced the the shooting of a 20 year old University of South Carolina student, who tried to enter the wrong home, has been deemed justifiable. According to police, after consulting with the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office regarding the circumstances, charges will not be filed.