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UPDATE: City of Charlotte says civilian who suffered gunshot wound during protests is on life support, not deceased.

Police have deployed flash bangs, tear gas, and people can be seen running down the streets.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sources tell our sister station in Charlotte, WCCB-TV, a person was shot in the head during protests in Uptown Charlotte. CORRECTION UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE: Civilian who suffered gunshot wound during protests is on life support, critical condition. Not deceased. WCCB reports it was civilian-on-civilian. City of Charlotte confirms that report. WCCB crews were live…

Hillary Clinton taps Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as running mate

She revealed her choice this evening in a text message to supporters.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton says she’s picked Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine to join her on the Democratic ticket as their party’s nominee for vice president. She revealed her choice this evening in a text message to supporters. Kaine is expected to join Clinton at a rally in Florida tomorrow. He’s the former governor of the battleground state of Virginia…

Join us for ABC Columbia News at 11

Here's a look at some of the stories we're working on in our downtown Columbia newsroom.

Join us for ABC Columbia News at 11. Here’s a look at some of the stories we’re working on in our downtown Columbia newsroom: The Columbia Fire Department parts ways with a 16-year veteran following reports of what some may consider an offensive Facebook post. Police in Columbia say this weekend’s “Black Lives Matter” protest could change the way officers…

Coming up at 11

Here's a look at some of the stories we are following for you tonight. We hope you'll join us at the top of the hour.

Coming up at 11 on ABC Columbia News: Emotions run high on the House floor in the nation’s capitol as Democrats stage an unprecedented, historic sit-in. Chanting “No bill, no break” they are hoping to force the hand of the Republican-controlled House to vote on a gun reform bill in the wake of the Orlando mass shooting. Moments ago they…

Coming up at 6

Here's a preview of the stories you'll see tonight at 6 on ABC Columbia News.

Tonight at 6: No Swimming Allowed. Health leaders warn residents not to take a dip in a Midlands river because of the presence of waste water. We’ll tell you who is responsible. Triple digit temperatures are on the way. It’s heat that can turn your car into an oven. What you need to know to stay safe. Sitting down on…