Haley signs order so National Guard can continue restoration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is keeping the National Guard on active duty through Nov. 25 so units can continue helping local governments make emergency repairs.
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Columbia Jewish Film Festival hits the big screen
The 2015 Jewish Film Festival kicked off this Sunday night with a tailgate and film screening.
Educational bone marrow donor drive held at USC
Student athlete Ahty Johnson hosted an educational bone marrow donor drive Sunday afternoon.
Driver charged with DUI after fatal crash into pedestrian
The driver who hit and killed a pedestrian in Lexington County has been charged with DUI, but not in the death.
Land owners asked to check dams with heavy SC rain expected
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Heavy rains are expected to move into South Carolina this weekend and state officials are asking property owners and reservoir operators to check to see if water levels behind dams need to be lowered.
Newberry landmark home to more than opera
Newberry Opera House employees attribute unexplained occurences in the theatre to lingering spirits.
Daylight saving time -Fall Backwards
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1st at 2 a.m., when we fall back one hour.
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween from ABC Columbia!
Spooktacular Block Party
Get ready trick or treaters. The City of Columbia will host the “Spooktacular Block Party.”
Fewer than 100 roads, bridges remain closed in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fewer than 100 roads and bridges remain closed in South Carolina following this month's historic rains.
3rd year of signups begins with fewer choices in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians who buy their health insurance through the federal exchange will see higher costs and fewer choices.
Ex-Addict Who Became Prominent Pastor Found Dead in Church
A former heroin addict who turned to religion and became a prominent pastor after he was released from prison was found dead Friday in the church where he preached and ministered to those who walked in his shoes.
Horne to challenge Mark Sanford in GOP congressional primary
Dorchester County state Rep. Jenny Horne plans to run against U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford in next year's Republican primary.
Manhunt underway after ATM ripped from ground in Chester County
A manhunt is underway in Chester County after deputies said two men ripped out an ATM from a drive-through early Friday morning.
Lexington County scheduled to host rain barrel workshop
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Officials in Lexington County are offering people an opportunity to learn how to harvest and use rainwater.
US Rep. Jim Clyburn, wife making announcement at SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, the first black lawmaker to serve in Congress from South Carolina since Reconstruction, is scheduled to make an announcement at South Carolina State University.
SVHS students stage walk-out to protest dismissal of former deputy
Friday afternoon close to 100 Spring Valley High School students staged a walk-out.
Suspect arrested after weekend shooting at State Fair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies have arrested a suspect in connection with last Saturday night's shooting at the South Carolina State Fair.
Blind pit bull abandoned on park bench gets second chance
A 3-year-old blind pit bull found abandoned on a park bench has a second chance at a loving home.
Mother enters plea in fire that killed 4 children
A South Carolina mother charged with homicide by child abuse in a mobile home fire that killed her four children faces sentencing after pleading in the case.
