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Sumter Co. Coroner identifies woman who died after a Tuesday night house fire

Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has identified a woman who died after a house fire late Tuesday night.

Law enforcement memorial event to take place Friday at the State House

The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police is honoring fallen officers in a law enforcement memorial event this Friday.

UofSC Veterans Day 5k goes virtual this year

The University of South Carolina's Veterans Day virtual 5k event runs from Friday through Sunday. You can take part in a number of challenges like walking, running or rucking, meaning you'll wear a backpack weighing at least 30 pounds.

SCDOR: Lexington business owner arrested for operating without a retail license

According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, 28-year-old Michael Tucker was arrested for operating a business without a retail license.

Driver killed after tractor-trailer overturns on Election Day at I-95 in Orangeburg

The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver was killed on Election Day after a tractor-trailer overturned on I-95.

AP: Democratic Rep. Clyburn wins 15th term in South Carolina

South Carolina's longest serving congressman and a leader among House Democrats is heading back to the U.S. House for a 15th term. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn defeated Republican challenger John McCollum.

Columbia voting precinct temporarily evacuated due to smoke in building

Tuesday morning, Columbia fire crews responded to the precinct at Earlewood Park Elementary to a report of smoke in the building.

After record early voting numbers in SC, voters still flock to the polls on Election Day

With less than two hours left until polls close, voters are still lining up at polling places to cast their votes. The chairs of South Carolina’s two major parties say the voter turnout could approach record numbers by the end of the day.

Lexington Co. Coroner identifies victim fatally struck on Edmund Highway

According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, 47-year-old Lisa Claudine Fry, of Cayce, has been identified as the victim who died after being struck by a motor vehicle at the 5800 block of Edmund Highway near Pelion.

Power outages reported at multiple voting precincts in SC

Tuesday's voting did not pass without any hiccups. According to the State Election Commission power outages were reported at precincts in the Rosewood area of Columbia including Rosewood Elementary and A.C. Moore Elementary.

Election Day 2022 Results

The ABC Columbia News team will update election results as they come in throughout the evening.

A look at the Presidential Race on Election Day: Vote 2020

ABC NEWS-- A look at the Presidential Race on Election Day from ABC News.

SC Governor Henry McMaster casts vote on Election Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster cast their ballots earlier today. The two voted at the american legion on Pickens street. The governor spoke about voter turnout…

Voters pack the polls in the Midlands on Election Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Election Day is here, and voting is underway in South Carolina. Polls are open from 7am-7p, and anyone in line at 7 pm will be allowed to vote. Voters lined…

CFD: No injuries in house fire on Faraway Drive

Officials from the Columbia Fire Department say no one is hurt after a house fire this morning on Faraway Drive.

Early voting numbers in South Carolina continue to shatter records, nearing 1.4 million as of Monday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- On the last day of early voting in South Carolina, thousands wrapped around polling places across the state to cast their votes. The State Election Commission says roughly…

Citations issued in Five Points this weekend for not wearing masks

The Columbia Fire Department took to Five Points this Halloween weekend and began citing people for not wearing masks.

RCSD UPDATE: Suspect shot during response to domestic incident Monday afternoon

According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Officer Josiah McComb was responding to a domestic incident when his vehicle was shot at by the suspect upon arriving on scene.

RCSD investigating officer-involved shooting

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place Monday afternoon. Authorities say the incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. at 2500 block of Marathon Drive.

Sumter Co. Coroner: Sumter High School student dies in motor vehicle accident Sunday

According to Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker, 18-year-old Caleb Browder, a senior at Sumter High School, was pronouced dead on the scene of a motor vehicle accident that took place Sunday evening.

Richland Co. Coroner identifies man who died in collision on I-26 eastbound Sunday

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of a man who died in a motor vehicle collision Sunday.

Molina Healthcare expanding Insurance Marketplace to 13 new counties in SC

On Monday, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced that they will be expanding their Insurance Marketplace to 13 additional counties in South Carolina. According to Molina Healthcare, the 13 counties are Berkeley, Darlington, Dorchester, Florence, Greenville, Greenwood, Horry, Laurens, Newberry, Richland, Spartanburg, Sumter, and Union.

SCHP: Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle on U.S. 321 Sunday

South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle in Lexington County Sunday. Authorities say it happened on U.S. Highway 321 South near Busbee Road after 6 p.m. According to troopers, the pedestrian was crossing the road when they were hit.