Representative Wants Convicted Predators Moved
Richland County Representative Joe McEachern, wants the 44 convicted violent sex offenders housed in the old Crafts-Farrow State Hopsital moved, because it's within miles of where children play.
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Convenience Store Robbery Caught on Camera
Richland County deputies are looking for two men they say broke into a convenience store early Saturday morning.
Volunteers: "It's a March for Justice, Not Race"
Thousands in Columbia are expected to turn out for a march in honor of Trayvon Martin, Saturday.
PBR Arrives in Columbia
The PBR rodeo will take center stage at Colonial Life Arena, Saturday.
First SC Flu Death of the Season in Richland Co.
An elderly Richland County man is the first person to die from the flu this season.
Vote to Retool Benedict College
You can help Benedict College get a facelift courtesy of Home Depot.
Fans React to USC Women's Basketball Success
With the USC Women's Basketball team headed to the Sweet Sixteen for only the third time in school history, fans are excited.
Police: Patrol on Bikes
With a record crowd of more than 40,000 in attendance, this year's St. Patrick's Day Festival in Five Points only came with 36 arrests, during the festival.
Columbia Police Dept. unveils new unit
Friday, the Columbia Police Department unveiled their newest unit, the bike patrol team.
Sheriff Leon Lott Files for Re-Election
Richland County's top cop is seeking another term in office.
Final preparations underway for Five Points St. Patrick's Day Festival
Final preparations are underway as Five Points gets ready to turn green for St. Patrick's Day.
Gas Leak Closes Lanes in Downtown Columbia
A gas leak is causing a traffic tie-up in Downtown Columbia.
Owners fight to bring pit bull home
The owners of a pit bull named Apollo contacted ABC Columbia News recently about their dog being taken from their backyard. According to the owners, Apollo was taken by animal control officers for the City of Columbia Animal Shelter. We took their complaints to those in charge to get answers.
Landmark Columbia cafeteria has new succesor
Sadie's American Cafeteria will soon take the place of the old S & S Cafeteria in the Richland Mall.
Coroner: Alcohol a Factor in Fatal Crash
The Richland County Coroner says alcohol was a factor in an accident that killed four people January 18th.
Columbia may not be so healthy for women
Columbia ranks 84 among the 100 most populated cities for healthiness.
Nearly a dozen dogs stolen from local shelter.
Columbia Police are searching for those responsible for stealing nearly a dozen pit bulls for the City of Columbia's animal shelter.
Richland County New Animal Laws
Richland County Council members approve a revised amendment to the proposed animal ordinance leaving some breeder's and pet lover's alike screaming foul.
Local school showcased in Apple commercial
Lexington High School is now being showcased in an Apple commercial about using the iPad 2 in the classroom.
Investigators Arrest Suspect in Salty Nut Cafe Fire
Columbia Fire Department investigators say they have arrested a man for intentionally setting a fire at the Salty Nut Cafe in Five Points.
Recalled birth control pills prescribed in Columbia
The fallout continues today from a voluntary recall issued by Pfizer over a contraceptive packaging mistake.
Phishing Scam Hits Area E-Mails
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is asking people to be alert of a phishing scam they say is out to get your personal information.
Judges decision could free mother of missing toddler.
Monday, 22 year old Zinah Jennings appeared in court. Her attorney, Hemphill Pride, II, asked for her bond to be reduced.
Search for missing toddler continues
Columbia Police are continuing to search for missing 18 month old, Amir Jennings, despite not finding anything after searching for hours in a nearly 8 mile wooded area in the Northwestern part of Richland county, Thursday.
