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RCSD calls this year's S.C. State Fair 'a successful, safe year'

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is calling the 2022 South Carolina State Fair "a successful, safe year."

"Black is a Rainbow Color" removed from school libraries, pending review

A children's book has been removed from libraries in Lexington-Richland School District Five following a formal challenge. The book being questioned is called "Black Is A Rainbow Color," written by Angela Joy. According to Joy, "Black Is A Rainbow Color" is about a little girl exploring her neighborhood as she learns about Black history and Black culture.

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RCSD: Former deputy sheriff arrested for assaulting inmate

The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest and firing of Nathan Harris, 26, a former deputy sheriff.

Father involved in six-month-old daughter's death out on bond

A father involved in the death of his six-month-old daughter is now out on bond.

Teen detained for shooting man, say Lexington deputies

Lexington County deputies have detained a teenager connected to a shooting Thursday.

16th annual Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence happening this weekend

The City of Columbia announced this year's Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence event on Sat, Oct. 29.

Columbia Kroger participating in Drug Take Back Day this weekend

Columbia Kroger will be accepting unused and expired medications by serving as drop-off location during DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend.

Dominion Energy set to continue tree trimming activities

Dominion Energy is set to continue their tree trimming activities this week.

ONE-ON-ONE: USC professor explains voting trends ahead of Election Day

With early voting already underway, what issues are sending residents of the Palmetto State to the polls?

West Columbia PD warns of ongoing phone scam

The West Columbia Police Department is warning area residents of a scam they've received multiple reports about in an attempt to dupe you out of your hard earned money.

Man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy, distribution from New York to Columbia

The South Carolina Division of the United States District Attorney's Office has just completed a case involving a man from New York they say had been on the run for the past 8 years accused of running heroin into the Palmetto State.

Eight new members inducted into USC Athletics Hall of Fame Thursday

A new class was ushered in to the South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame Thursday night.

Midlands seeing rise in pediatric respiratory cases

South Carolina joins the number of states across the nation where hospitals are filling up due to respiratory infections spreading among children.

Local Living: Tokyo Joe's annual breast cancer fundraiser

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health

The City of Cayce is holding a job recruitment fair

The City of Cayce is holding a job recruitment fair Oct. 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Irmo Police Department is hiring police officers

The Irmo Police Department announced they are hiring police officers.

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Missing Columbia man found safe

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is searching for missing 39 year-old James Felder.

UPDATE: Lexington Sheriff's Dept. locate suspected gunman

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced they located and detained a suspected gunman who they were searching for in Leesville near Lawson Road.

RACE FOR GOVERNOR: McMaster and Cunningham see differently on many issues at only debate

One thing McMaster and Cunningham do agree on is the need to pay teachers in the Palmetto State more money.

Colonial Life Arena celebrates 20th anniversary!

The arena, referred to as South Carolina’s “Crown Jewel,” has hosted many entertainment events over the years and remains the home of SC’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams.