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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.

Infant formula recalled due to possible bacteria

Some powdered baby formula is being pulled from the shelves due to contamination issues.

Powerball jackpot rises to $810 million after no Saturday winner

After no winners in Saturday night's Powerball draw, the jackpot has gone up.

Israel is pulling thousands of troops from Gaza in a possible precursor to a scaled-back offensive

The Israeli military confirmed Monday that it was pulling thousands of troops out of the Gaza Strip, a step that could clear the way for a new long-term phase of lower-intensity fighting against the Hamas militant group.