Mayor Daniel Rickenmann outlines City of Columbia's goals for 2024
“Violent crime is still a big topic," Rickenmann said. "Homelessness is the other big topic.”
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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.
How eating black-eyed peas became a New Year's Day tradition
For many in the South their New Year tradition includes a meal of collards, black eyed peas and pork.
More Americans can now get insulin for $35
Insulin is becoming more affordable for millions of diabetics.
