Sober or Slammer campaign to keep SC drivers safe
The SC Department of Public Safety is expecting heavy traffic on roads this holiday season and is encouraging drivers to drive safe as authorities continue to crack down on impaired driving
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ABC Columbia partnering with the American Red Cross for blood drive in the New Year
ABC Columbia and Red Cross hosting Blood Drive January 4, 2023 from 11am-6pm at Flight Adventure Park at Sandhill
Tips to help your animals cope during Fireworks Displays
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"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023: ABC Columbia/ Bahakel Entertainment Sneak Peak
Bahakel Entertainment’s Adam Wurtzel caught up with Host Ryan Seacrest and co-host Liza Koshy for an exclusive inside look at the big night from the big apple.
No. 6 Tennessee tops No. 10 Clemson 31-14 in Orange Bowl
The only thing that stopped Tennessee fans from singing “Rocky Top” as time was expiring Friday night was the need to serenade Joe Milton with something else.
City of Columbia will host “Capital City Fireworks” display New Years Eve
“Capital City Fireworks” display to ring in 2023 on Saturday, December 31st in downtown Columbia
Social Security benefits for seniors raised to cope with inflation
Senior citizens and other Social Security recipients will start getting a larger monthly benefit in January.
Friday's 'Mega Millions' drawing up to $685 million dollars
It's the last Mega Millions drawing of 2022, and the amount you can cash out if you win has jumped to $685 million dollars
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Buchner accounts for 5 TDs, Notre Dame wins Gator Bowl 45-38
Tyler Buchner accounted for five touchdowns to help offset two interceptions returned for TDs, and No. 19 Notre Dame beat 20th-ranked South Carolina 45-38 in a wild TaxSlayer Bowl on Friday.
Law Enforcement ramps up traffic safety checkpoints
It's almost New Year's EVE and as many of you get read to head out and celebrate the end of 2022 and the start of 2023, Law Enforcement agencies across the Midlands are getting ready as well.
Fourth suspect arrested in Orangeburg murder investigation
Deputies say the 15 year old male suspect was arrested in Berkeley Co. and charged with murder.
Emergency actions taken at Midlands assisted living facilities
The violations included insect infestations, failure to properly give medication, and unsanitary kitchens.
Notre Dame, South Carolina will look much different in bowl
No one should expect Notre Dame and South Carolina to look — or probably play — like they did late in the regular season.
Clemson, Tennessee know Orange Bowl can be springboard
An Orange Bowl trip helped usher in Clemson’s current run of success. Maybe it’ll be the start of something special at Tennessee, too.
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Car crash temporarily closes part of North Main St.
Columbia Police is on the scene of an accident they say sent one woman to the hospital.
Gamecock fans get a surprise from the Gamecocks themselves
A group of kids celebrating a birthday were surprised with a visit from the Gamecocks Wednesday down in Jacksonville. Chaz Frazier has the story.
Man, woman found shot and killed inside trailer
The Saluda Co. Sheriff's Office is investigating after two people were found shot and killed inside a trailer Tuesday night.
UPDATE: Search for missing diver on Lake Murray
Officials say the SCDNR dive team responded and searched Wednesday and into Thursday.
Columbia City Councilman Joe Taylor passes away
Taylor began his term on the city council in January of this year.
Emergency SNAP benefits to end Jan. 31
Since March of 2020 families have been receiving the maximum allotment of food assistance allowed in response to the COVID pandemic.
SCHP: Wreck blocks all lanes on I-26 West near Exit 97
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says all lanes are blocked on I-26 West near Exit 97 this morning.
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Colony Apartment murder victim identified
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the woman killed at the the Colony Apartments Tuesday morning.
