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Police respond to threats at Midlands schools

Investigators say both schools were put on secure status and searched. No explosives were found and classes resumed.

Alabama band director tased after refusing to stop conducting

A band director was tased and arrested when he disregarded police requests to stop his band’s performance after a high school football game, according to a Birmingham Police Department spokesperson.

Deal between U.S., Iran brings 7 Americans home

Turning our attention now to the latest developments in the diplomatic deal between iran and the United States that brought seven Americans home.

Update: Debris field believed to be missing Fighter Jet located in SC

According to military officials, a debris field has been found in South Carolina during the search for a F-35 fighter jet that had gone missing Sunday after a pilot safely ejected.

"Telehealth carts" to be placed in 18 rural senior centers across South Carolina

"So being able to get to their senior centers which are in their communities -- their local communities, who people know and respect -- it will cut down on the risk of being exposed to other illnesses and the travel time it takes to get to specialists," says Munn.

Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson makes a stop in Columbia on presidential campaign trail

On his campaign trail, the governor made a stop in Columbia. He sat down with ABC Columbia's Miya Payton as he shared what he believes are the toughest challenges Americans are facing and how he plans to help.

Saluda man sentenced to 34 years in shooting death

According to the 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office, Aaron Hood, 20, was convicted September 14th for the murder of Xavier Cancer, 29.

Deputies: Students charged after middle school fight

Deputies say a school resource officer needed to use a taser to break up the fight

Police seek suspect in phony credit card transactions

If you know who this person is contact Detective Salisbury with information at 803-358-1569 or jsalisbury@lexsc.com.

Art world mystery solved after stolen masterpiece returned

(CNN)--- An art world mystery is solved... after a stolen painted masterwork is returned in a very unlikely way. Jeremy Roth has more.

West Columbia PD investigates deadly crash

The West Columbia Police Department is investigating a deadly crash police tell ABC Columbia News involves multiple fatalities.

Opa! ABC Columbia's Doug Currin goes to the Greek Festival

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A Columbia tradition returns to downtown Columbia this weekend! We are talking about the 36th annual Greek Festival. The four day event held every year to hundreds who…

Sterlite Technologies opens its North American headquarters in Lugoff

"It is as important as electricity today. So when you ask, 'What does this mean?' This means... It's a quality of life issue. It's an educational issue. It's a health issue. So, it's meaningful on every level I can think of," Gustafson says.

Victim involved in Mandel Drive deadly shooting is identified

We now know the identity of a man involved in a deadly shooting last night along Mandel Drive.

Motion for new Murdaugh trial dismissed due to "procedural defect"

Friday afternoon the Attorney General's Office released its response to a motion filed by Murdaugh's attorneys asking for a new trial on the grounds that the clerk in the original trial committed jury tampering

Columbia Police seek woman wanted for custodial interference

Investigators say Regina Luckey, 24, failed to follow a court order requiring her to turn her son Brian Luckey, 6, over to the South Carolina Department of Social Services.