Krispy Kreme offers sweet Halloween treat
Krispy Kreme is unveiling some spooky treats for the holiday season.
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USC students react to new 'USC' logo change
The University of South Carolina is dropping its “UofSC” logo, a mark first adopted in 2019 as they get ready to go back to USC in 2023
Rapid Shelter Columbia set to open by November 1st
Rapid Shelter Columbia, the community being built for people experiencing homelessness, is set to open November 1st. Officials from the City of Columbia gave progress updates earlier today on the pod community, located downtown on Calhoun Street.
Columbia Police searching for store break-in suspect
The Columbia Police Department are looking for a man linked to a convenience store break-in.
“Halloween” actor to make appearance at local food drive
The actor who plays Michael Myers in the 2018 release of Halloween and the sequels will take part in a special food drive today!
Prescription take back events happening Saturday
Several police departments in the area in conjunction with DEA are holding prescription drug take-back events on Saturday.
Halloween safety tips, Richland County Sheriff's Department warn parents
During Halloween scary costumes, haunted houses and all things creepy are expected.
Richland Library hosting talk with New York Times best-selling author
Richland Library is hosting a meet-the-author event featuring Stephen Graham Jones, a New York Times best-selling author on Nov. 4 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Rep. Clyburn and Midlands residents encourage fellow South Carolinians to vote early
Every county in the Palmetto State has at least one location where you can cast your vote early.
Worker killed at Columbia Pepsi Bottling plant
A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department says officers responded but no foul play was suspected.
"Black is a Rainbow Color" removed from school libraries,classrooms pending review
According to a statement released by Lexington-Richland School Dist. 5 the children's book "Black is a Rainbow Color" has been removed from school libraries following a formal challenge.
Kershaw K9 officer passes away
Investigators say Kolbie served in the department for ten years and in that time successfully located numerous criminals, missing children, and missing adults.
UPDATE: Missing 22 year-old with medical condition found safe
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says 22 year-old Danarius Heyward was found safe.
Columbia Police: murder suspect charged in shooting
Columbia Police Department announced that 19 year-old Kevin Darnell Jowers, Jr. is charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime.
University of South Carolina drops its “UofSC” logo
The University of South Carolina is dropping its “UofSC” logo, a mark first adopted in 2019.
American Red Cross urges people to donate blood before holidays
The American Red Cross is asking the public to consider donating blood before the upcoming holidays.
Lexington PD hosts annual Fall Festival
The Lexington Police Department had their annual fall festival tonight.
Professor, students react to negative effects of polarized politics
Polarization in politics can affect who we vote for and even who we're friends with. Dr. Josh Meyer-Gutbrod, a Political Science professor for the University of South Carolina says polarization is used to drive votes.
DHEC holds S.C. Live Healthy Data Walk
DHEC held it's S.C. Live Healthy Data Walk data to show key findings of current public health data collected from the state health assessment survey and reports of communicable diseases from doctors and labs around the state.
Local Living: Adopt a pet from Lexington Co., Animal Services
Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health
Deputies respond to shots fired near the Sumter Co. Fair
Investigators say the fair was briefly placed on lock down.
UPDATE: Coroner Rutherford identifies shooting victim as 21 year-old Greenville man
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford identified 21 year-old Sean M. Hakeem Jr., of Greenville, as the victim in a shooting incident that occurred Oct. 23 around 3 a.m., leaving another man injured.
UPDATE: Identity of woman found dead in Columbia apartment released by coroner
The identity of a woman found dead at a Columbia apartment complex has been released by Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford.
Deputies say shooting incident possible murder-suicide
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating a possible murder-suicide that happened Oct. 25, before 2 a.m.
Sumter man sentenced to nine years for child sexual abuse material, say authorities
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a Sumter County man has been sentenced for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
