Richland County responds to Zillow lawsuit
Richland County officials say the county is going to court to protect homeowner’s personal information.
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1 displaced after Richland County home fire
Columbia-Richland Fire Department said firefighters extinguished flames at a home on Friday afternoon.
Local Living: MLK Holiday Breakfast
Local Living: MLK Holiday Breakfast
SC Attorney General releases annual Human Trafficking Report
On Monday morning, Jan. 13, Attorney General Alan Wilson released his annual Human Trafficking Report for South Carolina.
Richland Library Friends and Foundation to host Winter Book Sale
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is hosting their 2025 Winter Book Sale.
Prisma Health to restrict patient visitation due to increased flu and respiratory illnesses
Prisma Health officials say beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 15, patient visitation from children under the age of 16 will be restricted due to an increase in flu and respiratory illnesses in the community.
SCDOR: Tax season begins on January 27
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) says the department will begin accepting 2024 individual income tax returns on Monday, January 27.
ABC Columbia teams with American Red Cross of SC for annual blood drive
ABC Columbia has teamed up with the American Red Cross of South Carolina for its annual blood drive.
SCDOT: Road closure in Irmo
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) says an exit on I-26 east near Irmo will be closed.
City of West Columbia reopens parks after closure due to Winter storm
The City of West Columbia has announced that parks are now back open after being closed due to the Winter storm.
Lexington Police asking for public's help finding two people accused of shoplifting
Lexington Police is asking for the public's help finding two people accused of shoplifting on November 11, said the police department.
Power returns for residents of Prosperity
Around 600 people in the Town of Prosperity were without power Friday night and most of Saturday after Town officials say an abandoned CSX train car kept Duke Energy crews from working on a downed power line.
Bamberg Co. gets $856k grant to improve stormwater, flood zones
Bamberg County is given a $856 thousand dollar grant to help fix stormwater system in flood prone areas
Winter Weather Update: Freezing rain leaves the Midlands, sun returns over the weekend
Winter Weather Update: Freezing rain leaves the Midlands, sun returns over the weekend
Winter weather Update: Roads are clearing in the Midlands
Winter weather Update: Roads are clearing of ice in the Midlands. ABC Columbia's Tyler Ryan checks out roadways in Lexington.
Gas prices on the rise
Gas prices are on the rise in the state, and more specifically here in the Midlands.
Local Living: Lake Murray Bridal Show
Local Living: Lake Murray Bridal Show
Road updates as the Midlands deal with weather from the Wintry Mix
The condition of the roads has been a focus throughout the day.
Wintry Mix weather update
ABC COLUMBIA is continuing to give updates on the weather here in the Midlands as temperatures have been low and snow has been hitting parts of the south.
Congressman Jim Clyburn, city officials announce federal funding for Assembly Street Railroad Project
Waiting on trains on Assembly Street in Columbia may soon be a thing of the past.
Weather Update: ABC Columbia giving update on the Wintry mix
ABC Columbia is keeping everyone updated on the Wintry mix that is hitting throughout the Midlands.
Red Cross volunteers travel to California to assist with disaster relief efforts
Volunteers from the Red Cross of South Carolina are traveling to California to assist in disaster relief efforts as wildfires force thousands to continue to evacuate.
Governor issues State of Emergency in respond to Wintry Mix
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has issued a State of Emergency after issuing Executive Order 2025-02 in support of the state's ongoing response efforts to the Wintry mix moving across the Palmetto State, said officials.
The winter event UPDATE
As expected, the arrival of sleet, freezing rain, and even light snow has started throughout the Midlands. We can expect conditions to be "challenging" as we go through the afternoon and into the evening.
Closings due to inclement Friday weather
Offices and schools around the Midlands are closing early today due to the possibly of inclement weather.
