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School schedule changes for Friday, Jan. 10

Schools across the Palmetto State are making preparations as the state is expected to be hit with Winter weather on Friday.

S.C. Department of Education gives update on PowerSchool data breach

New information about the PowerSchool data breach that may have exposed millions of students personal information.

Gov. Henry McMaster touts SC economic strength at 2nd annual summit

The state department of commerce reported more than $8 billion in capital investment in the Palmetto State last year.

ABC COLUMBIA Friday Weather Update

Check out your weather for the week with the 7 Day Forecast from ABC COLUMBIA!

Local Living: Benedict College's Harambee Festival

Local Living: Chappelle Memorial AME Church’s annual MLK Day program

Zookeepers at Riverbanks prepare animals for colder weather

As colder temperatures loom, extra precautions are being taken for the animals at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Students personal information exposed during cybersecurity breach

Millions of students personal information may have been exposed including students in the Midlands.

3 people displaced after fire in home's garage, say CRFD

Crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department controlled a fire that started in the garage of a Keenan Drive home, said the fire dept.

Deputies looking for teen wanted for accessory after the fact of a felony, say RCSD

Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say they are looking for a teen wanted for accessory after the fact of a felony.

CRFD crews extinguish Tuesday night fire

Crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were about to extinguish a Wednesday night fire, said the fire department.

School choice to be topic at South Carolina State House

School choice is a hotly debated topic at the South Carolina State House.

14-year-old returned home, say Lexington Police

The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a 14-year-old that walked away from his home, said officers.

Winter Jam at Colonial Life Arena rescheduled due to inclement weather

Winter Jam at Colonial Life Arena has been rescheduled due to possible inclement weather, according to officials.

SCSO: Man wanted for attempted murder, criminal conspiracy arrested

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says Jaden Shamont Smith is in custody.

Graham and Tuberville propose Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act

Senator Lindsey Graham in partnership with Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, announced Wednesday a new act aimed at "preserving Title IX protections for female athletes".

SCDOT preparing for possible snow, ice impacts

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will have crews all around the state for possible snow and ice impacts related to Winter Storm Cora.

Driver killed in overnight collision on I-77 in Lexington Co.

South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver is dead after a collision on I-77 North overnight at mile marker 2 in Lexington Co.

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Man accused of stealing 15K worth of copper wire arrested

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrests a man accused in a crime spree in leading to a laundry list of charges

Reward being offered in murder of Sumter 9 year old

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a reward is now bring offered to help find the person who murdered a 9 year old boy

Spring Lake residents seek answers after forced evacuation from New Year's Day fire, say their buildings weren't affected

On Tuesday morning, the Columbia Fire Marshal's office deemed buildings throughout the rest of the complex unsafe -- calling for residents to evacuate immediately.