Find 4th of July events happening here in the Midlands
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and if you are looking for some place to celebrate our nation's independence, ABC Columbia News has you covered.
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ABC's of Education: Benedict College upgrades campus facilities
One of South Carolina's eight HBCU's is making some major upgrades to their Columbia campus. Benedict College has plans to improve the look and functionality of the facility just in time for an incoming freshman class.
Orangeburg man accused of Ill Treatment of Animals
An Orangeburg County man is behind bars tonight accused of Ill Treatment of Animals in general torture, and Animal fighting. Deputies say they were called to Woods Street after a complaint of one dog attacking another canine.
Fire assoc. makes allegations against Columbia fire chief, City officials respond
New allegations were made regarding Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins and his department's response following the tragic death of firefighter James Muller last month.
SC man dies after attempting to rescue grandson at Pawleys Island
A Midlands family is grieving tonight after a man died while trying to rescue his grandson from the ocean in Pawley’s Island.
Sumter Police: Dogs abandoned at Dillon Park
Sumter Police are looking for answer after dogs were found abandoned yesterday morning.
World’s most expensive home for sale in Los Angeles
If you're in the housing market, there's one in California for sale for a mere $250 million.
Cocoa prices soaring due to crop disease, weather
Some bitter news for chocolate lovers.
Former Congressman Will Hurd announces candidacy seeking GOP nomination
Former Congressman Will Hurd has launched a bid for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.
CDC: RSV vaccine for seniors expected this fall
The U.S. could have its first RSV vaccine for older Americans by this fall.
South Carolina Healthcare System ranked 37th in new report
A new report is highlighting alarming trends across the country when it comes to health care.
National HIV Testing Day is June 27
DHEC is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Tiger King's Doc Antle convicted in Virginia
A zookeeper featured in Netflix's "Tiger King" is facing prison time for buying endangered lion cubs.
SC agencies plan increased enforcement efforts during 4th of July holiday week
The holiday also falls in the middle of what troopers call the ‘100 Deadly Days of Summer’, a period that runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Newberry residents warned of checks stolen from mailboxes
A scam warning tonight for Newberry County residents.
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office to host annual Kids Summer Camp
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is planning their annual kids summer camp for July 10—14th.
Calhoun Sheriff: Man wanted on attempted murder charges
Calhoun deputies are searching for a 22 year-old connected to an attempted murder.
Florida Gov. DeSantis picks up backing from 15 South Carolina lawmakers as he makes a campaign swing
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is rolling out endorsements from 15 South Carolina lawmakers, hoping their support for his Republican presidential campaign will help him make his case to voters in the first-in-the-South primary state.
All five passengers traveling on missing Titanic submersible "have sadly been lost," OceanGate confirms
All five aboard the missing submersible are believed to be lost amid a search for the vessel, OceanGate said.
DHEC to accept applications for programs aimed at violence intervention, prevention
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control says federal funding will be available to support programs aimed towards preventing community violence.
