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ABC Columbia Goes One-on-One with Dawn Staley

ABC Columbia's Mike Gillespie sat down with USC women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley Monday afternoon to talk about life on and off the court. Click the video to watch the interview.

Newberry Alum Added by Redskins

Newberry College alumnus Corey Washington was added to the practice roster of the NFL's Washington Redskins, as announced by the team Monday.

State Fair Officials : 'We had a Great Fair"

After a 12-day run, the State Fair wrapped up on Sunday and State Fair officials are calling it a great success despite challenges prior to opening day due to historic floods.

Haley in Manning to help flood victims get assistance

MANNING, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is in Clarendon County as part of an effort to help people impacted by historic flooding get assistance.

Gamecocks and Vols to Kick at 4 p.m. Nov. 7

South Carolina and Tennessee will kick at 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, the SEC announced today. The contest from Neyland Stadium in Knoxville will be televised on the SEC Network.

High School Student Dies in Hunting Accident

A Mid-Carolina High School student has died following a hunting accident.

Pelion man wanted on several warrants

Deputies with the Lexington Sheriff's Department are looking for a Pelion man they say has managed to evaded capture since early July.

15-year-old shot, injured at South Carolina State Fair

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a shooting at the South Carolina State Fair that left a teenager injured.

Toyota dethrones Volkswagen as world's top automaker

Volkswagen has ceded the title of world's top automaker to Toyota as it struggles to contain an emissions scandal that is likely to dent sales further.

Ribeiro's late FG gives Chattanooga 20-17 win over Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Henrique Ribeiro kicked a 38-yard field goal to end the game and give Chattanooga a 20-17 victory over Wofford on Saturday.

Pa. couple plead guilty to murder in death of disabled son

A Pennsylvania couple charged in the starvation death of their disabled 9-year-old son has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and other charges.

First Look at Leah Remini Exclusive: 'Being Critical of Tom Cruise Is Being Critical of Scientology Itself'

Actress Leah Remini reveals in an exclusive interview with ABC News ”20/20” how Tom Cruise was one of the factors that led her to break from the Church of Scientology.

Multiple alarm fire breaks out at apartment building

The Irmo Fire Department responded to the scene of a multiple-alarm fire at an apartment building on Foxfire Drive this morning. Details are limited.

Authorities: Thousands of guns seized in South Carolina

Authorities say they have seized thousands of guns from a house and warehouse in South Carolina.

Suspect accused of shooting 4 in Pageland captured after 10-hour manhunt

PAGELAND, SC (WSOC) -- Overnight, authorities asked people in the area off Highway 151 to stay inside until the search for Rashawn Little was over. Police took Little into custody shortly before 6 a.m. Deputies had been searching for him…

Alexander Semifinalist for Thorpe Award

Clemson cornerback McKensie Alexander has been named one of 16 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award.

High tides to affect beaches, coastal areas in SC this week

More beach erosion and more flooding of low-lying areas along the South Carolina coast is expected this week with another round of astronomical high tides often called king tides.

USC Women's Basketball Sells 10,000 Season Tickets

South Carolina women’s basketball has sold more than 10,000 season tickets, the Athletics Ticket Office announced today.

Deadly Afghanistan Earthquake Rocks South Asia

A deadly 7.5-magnitude earthquake rocked northern Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India this morning, so far killing dozens.

Processed meat linked to cancer; red meat is risky too

The World Health Organization's cancer agency says that processed meats such as ham and sausage can lead to colon and other cancers, and red meat is probably cancer-causing as well.