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Groundhog Day- Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?

The groundhog saw his shadow Sunday.

Latest on medical transport plane crash in Philadelphia: NTSB on scene, new video

The NTSB now on the scene of a second air crash just days after a commercial jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter in D.C.

Vintage Market Days at State Fairgrounds

The annual Vintage Market Days is taking place this weekend

IRS tax tips for filing this season

It is tax time and the IRS has some taxpayer tips to make filing your 2024 tax return easier.

Prices at the pump on the rise in SC

Gas prices are on the rise. In Columbia, drivers are paying an average of 1.3 cents per gallon higher than last week.

Search for missing elderly man comes to tragic end

The search for an elderly man missing for the last two days comes to an end

South Carolina puts inmate Marion Bowman Jr. to death in state’s third execution since September

South Carolina put a third inmate to death in four months Friday as it goes through a backlog of prisoners who exhausted their appeals while the state couldn’t find lethal injection drugs.

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Pet insurance

Local Living: The importance of insurance for your pets.

ABC COLUMBIA NEWS 7 Day Forecast

7 Day Forecast from ABC COLUMBIA!

RCSD: 21-year-old man arrested after investigation into criminal sexual conduct with a minor case

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after an investigation into criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

RCSD investigating after inmate assaulted at Alvin S. Glenn

Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating an assault that happened between inmates at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on Thursday.

Former university employee charged with attempted enticement of a minor

A former researcher at the University of South Carolina has been charged with attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity, says the DOJ.

Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office operation results in multiple arrests

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell has announced that an operation by the Community Response Team (CRT) resulted in multiple arrests being made during the seizure of narcotics and weapons.

Lexington Co. coroner identifies person who died after single-vehicle Chapin collision

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle incident in the Chapin area of Lexington County, said the coroner's office.

One outbound lane blocked after collision on North Lake Drive

Drivers are asked to use caution while traveling on North Lake Drive at Andrew Corley Road due to a collision causing one of the outbound lanes to be blocked, said LPD.

S.C. Office of the State Treasurer celebrates National Unclaimed Property Day

In observance of National Unclaimed Property Day on Saturday, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced Friday that more than 800,000 new properties have been reported to the State’s Unclaimed Property Program.

Woman last seen by family in December found safe, says Sumter County deputies

Fabiano has returned to her home and is safe, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

CPD: No charges filed in connection with 4-year-old child's death

Columbia Police has completed its investigation into the fatal shooting of a child on Christmas Eve in Harbison last year, says the dept.

The DNC's outgoing chair says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in 2024

As the Democratic National Committee prepares to elect a new chair, its departing leader says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in the 2024 race.

Lexington man arrested in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors, said the AG's Office.

Forest Acres Police arrest woman in connection with attempted murder of husband

Forest Acres Police say a woman has been arrested for attempting to murder her husband.

Saluda County deputies asking for public's help locating 81-year-old man with medical concerns

The Saluda County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help locating a 81-year-old man with medical concerns, said deputies.

St. Matthew’s Police asking for public's help finding person accused of shoplifting

The St. Matthew’s Police Department is requesting the public’s help finding a person of interest in connection to several shopliftings at the Quick Pantry, said the dept.