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President Biden plans a stop in S.C. along campaign trail

President Joe Biden is heading back out on the campaign trail

S.C. among state Capitol buildings targeted in hoax bomb threats

The FBI said Wednesday it is "aware" of "numerous" hoax bomb threats sent to various secretaries of state and state legislatures around the country on Wednesday.

Republican presidential candidates countdown to the Iowa Caucuses

In the race for the White House, Republican presidential candidates are less than two weeks away from the Iowa caucuses which offer the first look at who voters want to run in the election.

Irmo native wins big

Congratulations are in order for Irmo native Latoya Russell!

National debt reaches new record, climbing above $34 trillion

The national debt has hit a new record with more than $34 trillion.

Deputies looking for man they say may have information on summer murder

Investigators say the man seen in the attached surveillance video wearing a white tank and dreads may know something about the June 25th, 2023 murder at a home on Indigo Springs Dr.

U-Haul announces top growth states of 2023

U-Haul says more people moved to Texas than any other state in 2023.

Starbucks will now let customers use personal cups for nearly all orders

Starbucks customers can now use their own cups for nearly all orders.

The importance of donating blood ahead of ABC Columbia, Red Cross blood drive

ABC Columbia News along with the American Red Cross is teaming up to host our annual community blood drive Wednesday.

Tameika Isaac Devine wins Senate District 19 race in landslide election

The former City of Columbia councilwoman says she is ready to get to work with the legislative session starting next week.

'Grinding of the Greens' is not being held this year

It's day two of the new year, and if you are looking to get rid of your Christmas tree the popular 'Grinding of the Greens' will not take place this year.

City Council members to be sworn in Wednesday

Wednesday Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, along with city leaders will host a swearing in.

Social Security benefits increasing this month due to higher cost of living

Senior citizens will now be seeing an increase to their social security benefits.

Ground beef products recalled over possible E. Coli contamination

You may want to check your refrigerator.

Massive solar flare captured on New Year's Eve

2023 ended with an incredible light show from space.

$842 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan

Someone in Michigan has won an $842.4 million Powerball jackpot on the first day of 2024 after Monday night's drawing.

Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations at world court filed by South Africa

Israel will defend itself before the United Nation’s top court against charges that it has engaged in genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, officials said Tuesday, a rare engagement with the world body, which Israel often denounces as biased against it.