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Proposal to decriminalize women who have abortions presented at State House

State Representative Heather Bauer announced a new proposal this morning to protect women getting abortions in South Carolina.

Lawmakers Call For Gun Legislation Following Nashville School Shooting

Lawmakers call for gun legislation after Nashville school shooting

Monday’s Nashville school shooting has some lawmakers calling for gun control again.

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Biden starts democracy summit with $690M pledge for programs

President Joe Biden is kicking off his second Summit for Democracy with a pledge for the U.S. to spend $690 million bolstering democracy programs worldwide

DHEC, CDC partner to help parents track childhood development as Autism prevalence rises

DHEC is helping South Carolina parents learn the signs of healthy childhood development after the CDC has released new data revealing a rise in childhood autism diagnoses.

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FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan to reduce drug overdoses

Experts said this will help save lives amid the opioid epidemic.

House fire in Eastover leaves one person injured, say Columbia firefighters

Richland firefighters responded to a house fire on Reese Road in Eastover before 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday.

Victim, suspect identified in Mallet Hill Rd. murder, standoff

Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department say they responded to a shooting Sunday at the apartment complex and Straw was found outside of one of the buildings.

Brown declares win in City Council race, King concedes

The City of Columbia has a new member representing District four.

Columbia's District 4 holds election for newest council person, residents react

Residents of District 4 in Columbia are casting their ballots to choose the newest City Council Member in Tuesday's special election.

High school students attend Dominion Energy job training for line workers and electricians

Dominion Energy is looking to recruit high school students to work in the energy industry after graduation.

Newberry Wolves quarterback featured on American Idol

South Carolina is well represented in this season of American Idol with eight Palmetto State natives headed to Hollywood.

DEA warns public about Fentanyl laced with Xylazine

A warning tonight from the DEA for Fentanyl users.

CPD: Pedestrian injured by vehicle on Gervais St. in critical, but stable condition

The Columbia Police Department says the pedestrian who was injured by a vehicle yesterday on Gervais Street is in critical but stable condition at a local hospital.