Family Captures 12-Foot Gator In Lake Moultrie
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Summerville family has snagged a 12-foot alligator on Lake Moultrie.
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USC's New Scoreboard, Behind the Scenes
By now Gamecocks fans have noticed the mammoth-sized high definition (HD) video scoreboard towering over Williams Brice stadium at each home game. But, how does it work? Just what makes it so grand? ABC Columbia shares a special behind-the-scenes look.
Free Pet Surgery to Lexington County Residents
Lexington County residents, when it comes to your pets, you have a chance to get a costly surgery for free.
Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure
A man is behind bars, accused of performing a sex act on himself in public.
New Study Reports 15% of Teens with Cellphones "Sext"
A new study says that teenagers who send or receive sexually explicit text messages, or "sext" messages, are more likely to engage in sexual activity.
A Pennsylvania judge has scheduled Jerry Sandusky's sentencing for convictions of child sexual abuse for Oct. 9.
A Pennsylvania judge has scheduled Jerry Sandusky's sentencing for convictions of child sexual abuse for Oct. 9.
Officials Provide Update on SC Harbor Deepening
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) _ A draft environmental impact statement on the $300 million deepening of the Charleston Harbor shipping channel is expected to be ready in about 18 months.
Greer man drowns trying to save granddaughter
GREER, S.C. (AP) _ A Greer man has drowned while trying to save his granddaughter, who was later rescued by her mother.
Athletic Trainers Present at Youth Football Games
To ensure young players get the medical treatment they need during games, the University of South Carolina is utilizing a $31,000 grant it received to provide athletic trainers on the field.
RMC Hosts Safe Kids Super Saturday
A Midlands health care facility wants to make sure your kids aren't at risk.
Teen Arrested for Columbia Home Burglary
A teen is arrested for breaking to a Columbia home along with robbing a mother and her three kids at gunpoint.
Downtown Columbia Race Prompts Traffic Advisory
When hitting the road Saturday morning, there's one portion of Downtown Columbia you're going to want to avoid.
Nearly 10 Million American Households Don't Have Bank Accounts
If you're frustrated with your bank and considering dropping it altogether, you're not alone.
Money Incentive to Help Curb Copper Theft
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives have formed a strategic partnership with CrimeStoppers by making more reward money available which, they hope, will help raise public awareness of the excessive expense and potential danger associated with copper theft from electric utilities.
Officials: Hostage Situation at State Prison Ends
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- UPDATE: Inmates at a maximum security prison in South Carolina used illegal cell phones to guide rescuers to a guard who was being held hostage in the facility.
Midlands Food Bank Plants Gardens
A local food bank is looking to get its fingers dirty to help feed others.
Fed to Spend $40B a Month on Bond Purchases
The Federal Reserve says it will spend $40 billion a month to purchase mortgage-backed securities because the economy is too weak to reduce high unemployment.
BPI sues ABC News for defamation
Beef Products Inc. has filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News for its coverage of a meat product that critics dubbed ``pink slime,'' alleging the network misled consumers to believe the product is unhealthy and unsafe.
Sale of old port property falls through 3rd time
PORT ROYAL, S.C. (AP) _ An attempt to sell 52 acres of land owned by the South Carolina Sate Ports Authority in Port Royal has fallen through again. It's the third time in six years developers have tried to buy and redevelop the property.
Woman Charged with Neglect; Body Found in SC Hotel Room
LORIS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they charged a woman with neglect after finding her two children in a Loris hotel room with a dead body and drugs.
Voter Registration Deadline Nears
In ABC Columbia's Vote 2012 coverage, state law requires people be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to election day. Midlands officials are making sure your voter checklist is completed before the October 6th deadline.
Attempted Robbery Suspect Turns Himself in to Police
A Lexington man turns himself in to police following an attempted robbery at a West Columbia pawn shop.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A traffic stop in Orangeburg County leads to the discovery of more than 400 prescription pills.
Keeping SC Residents Connected
A state agency is looking to keep South Carolinians connected.
Whooping Cough Vaccine Loses Punch Too Fast
Researchers have zeroed in on a possible explanation for the biggest whooping cough outbreak in decades.
