SCHP investigates deadly crash along US Hwy 321
SCHP continues investigating a deadly car crash along US Highway 321 that claimed one life
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Spirit Airlines will have first ever CAE service to 3 cities
Spirit Airlines is landing in Columbia this summer.
CAE performs emergency training exercise
Airplane and airport safety has been at the forefront recently with several incidents reported nationwide.
Lawmakers debate near total abortion ban
Nearly 40 republicans at the State House are sponsoring a bill for a total abortion ban.
"Who would Jesus execute?" -- Death penalty protestors plead with governor to spare inmate's life
"Removing one life to punish them for taking someone else's does nothing to restore the fabric of humanity, it only increases the damage," says Rev. Bryan Pigford of Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Charleston.
Local Living: St. Pat's Five Points Festival, Saluda Co. Sheriff's Office domestic violence 5K, Craftsmen's Spring Classic, Pimento Cheese Festival
Local Living: Festivals and 5K runs to enjoy during the season.
LRADAC holds annual Black Balloon Day
The Lexington and Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, more commonly known as LRADAC, held its annual Black Balloon Day to honor lives lost to a drug overdose.
SC House passes liquor liability bill to curb insurance costs for bars, restaurants
The liquor liability bill, a piece of legislation targeted at addressing skyrocketing insurance costs faced by bars and restaurants, was passed by the South Carolina House of Representatives Thursday.
Orangeburg County firefighters save woman trapped in 16-foot well
Firefighters with the Orangeburg County Fire District saved a woman who was trapped in a 16-foot well on Wednesday afternoon, said the fire district.
City of Columbia in partnership with Black Maternal Health Collective will host Moms, Babies, & Families Marketplace
Councilwoman Aditi Bussells and representatives from the Black Maternal Health Collective have joined together to host a free event.
Columbia Fireflies invite fans to audition to sing the National Anthem at Segra Park
The Columbia Fireflies has announced that fans are invited to audition live to perform the National Anthem in 2025.
South Carolina Supreme Court rejects man's final appeal, clearing way for firing squad execution
The South Carolina Supreme Court has rejected what is likely the final appeal of condemned man Brad Sigmon, clearing the way for Friday's firing squad execution.
Water main break causes Sunset Blvd/US-378 outbound lanes to merge into single lane
A water main break in the 5100 block of Sunset Blvd/US-378 area has outbound lanes to merge into a single lane, says Lexington PD.
SCDOT swears in two commissioners
The South Carolina Department of Transportation swore in two of its Commissioners Wednesday
Town of Irmo to host 8th annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Spring is almost here and the Town of Irmo is hosting its 8th annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
Alzheimer's Advocacy Day at the SC State House
Wednesday, March 5, was Alzheimer's Advocacy Day at the State House.
McMaster, Massey push for tort reform, but others call proposed bill a "Trojan Horse"
"Please -- I hope somebody at that press conference can tell me how our citizens waiting 10 months helps anyone to get a valid insurance claim paid," says Attorney Christopher Pracht of Anderson.
Local Living: Disability Celebration Day, Cottontown Art Crawl, Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo, City of Cayce's "Soiree on State"
Local Living: Check out these events to enjoy in the Midlands
Lexington County men arrested on multiple gun charges
Lexington County deputies arrested three convicted felons after a community tip led them to seize multiple firearms on Feb. 21, said investigators.
The US is killing someone by firing squad for the 1st time in 15 years. Here's a look at the history
It was a punishment for mutiny in colonial times, a way to discourage desertion during the Civil War and a dose of frontier justice in the Old West. In modern times, some consider it a more humane alternative to lethal injection.
Irmo councilman arrested, facing sexual criminal conduct with a minor charges
The Town of Irmo is responding after a Irmo councilman was arrested.
Storms to move through the Midlands Wednesday morning
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A line of strong storms is moving through the Midlands Wednesday morning. Stay with ABC Columbia and abccolumbia.com for updates. 8:57am - A special weather statement has been issued for Lugoff SC, Camden SC and Cheraw SC until…
SCDOT to conduct nighttime detour on new bridge over Saluda River as part of Carolina Crossroads Project
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will conduct a temporary night time lane closure on the new bridge over the Saluda River (Exit 108 B-A) on Wednesday, March 5.
Governor Henry McMaster, First Lady Peggy McMaster hosted Darlington Raceway event at Governor’s Mansion
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster hosted Darlington Raceway for an event on Tuesday, March 4 at the Governor’s Mansion.
School changes, delays due to Wednesday possible severe weather
Due to a forecast of possible severe weather on Wednesday, many schools are changing their schedules.
