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NCSO: Man arrested after high-speed chase on Newberry County highway

Early Saturday morning, Newberry County deputies and South Carolina Highway Patrol got into a dangerous high speed chase.

Teen arrested after fatal Friday shooting, Calhoun Co. deputies say

Calhoun County deputies have arrested a teen for a fatal shooting on Friday, March 14, said deputies.

RCSD: Mother arrested after leaving toddler home alone

Richland County deputies have arrested a mother for leaving her toddler home alone, said RCSD.

Temporary closure to take place on Bethune Road in Kershaw County, SCDOT says

There will be a temporary closure and detour on part of Bethune Road in Kershaw County for bridge repairs on the bridge over Little Lynches River beginning Monday, March 24, said SCOT.

SCDPH asks residents to safely submit dead birds for testing to help track West Nile Virus

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is asking residents to help track West Nile virus this Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Gas prices fall in South Carolina and nationwide amid tariff concerns

Gas Prices both in South Carolina and nationally are continuing a downward trend this week as concerns over tariffs grow, according to GasBuddy.

CRFD: 1 person treated after two-car collision

One person was treated on Sunday for minor injuries after a two-car collision, said CRFD.

South Carolina schedules its fifth execution in less than 7 months

A man who shot and killed an off-duty police officer in South Carolina is scheduled to become the fifth person executed in the state since the death penalty resumed last fall following a 13-year pause.

Body of missing kayaker found in Lake Marion identified by Orangeburg Co. coroner

Via the social media site X on Sunday, the dive team for the SC Department of Natural Resources say they have recovered the body of a missing kayaker on Lake Marion in Orangeburg County -- after an unoccupied kayak with equipment was discovered on Saturday.

Tracking severe weather in the Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- ABC Columbia News is tracking severe weather in the Midlands Sunday. Heavy rains and possible severe thunderstorms are expected in the area. Stay with ABC Columbia on air and online for the latest updates. 8:45am-The National Weather…

At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi

Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 32 people as more severe weather was expected late Saturday.

Update -- West Columbia parks reopen after temporary weather closings

According to the City of West Columbia, all City parks will close beginning Sunday, March 16 due to the threat of inclement weather.

Columbia PD: Elderly woman with dementia found safe

Columbia Police say Counts-Boone was found safe.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Talent show at Harbison Theater

Go Red Heart Walk at SC State House

Raising awareness about heart health one step at a time is what officials with the City of Columbia are trying to do.

Prisma Health officials say out about measles

Some troubling new numbers about the measles outbreak.

Calhoun Co. Deputies Searching For Wanted Shoplifter

Man accused of shoplifting arrested, Calhoun County Sheriff says

Calhoun County deputies need your help identifying a suspect accused of shoplifting.

SC joins states supporting Trump's birthright citizenship Executive Order

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 18 other states in filing a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals supporting President Trump’s Executive Order on birthright citizenship.

Remains of Columbia native World War II soldier to be buried at Fort Jackson

The remains of a Columbia native World War II soldier will be buried at Fort Jackson on Friday, March 14.

Trespasser who causes schools to go on lockdown arrested, Cayce Police say

A person was arrested in connection with trespassing on Friday afternoon, according to Cayce PD.

Circle Volunteer Fire Department to host oyster roast and concert

The Circle Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an oyster roast and concert next Saturday, March 22.

Woman Sues Cpd, City Of Columbia, And Former Officer After Alleged Assualt

Woman sues Columbia Police, City of Columbia, and former officer after alleged assault

A woman is suing the City of Columbia, the Columbia Police Department and one of its former officers.

Memorial service planned for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone

A memorial service was planned for Friday near Atlanta for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, who was killed in a car crash south of Montgomery, Alabama.