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The latest: Work continues at canal, curfew extended through Sunday

City of Columbia officials held at news conference Friday morning updating residents on the status of in the aftermath of the city's historic flooding.

Accident on Longs Pond Road leaves one dead

One person is dead after an early morning accident on Longs Pond Road.

Campus Shooting Came After Fight Between Two Groups of Students

A fight that broke out between two groups of students at Northern Arizona University’s Flagstaff campus left one person dead and three hospitalized after one of the students shot the others with a handgun.

LSU-South Carolina game moved to Louisiana due to flooding

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The game between No. 7 LSU and South Carolina on Saturday is being moved to Baton Rouge because of ongoing problems after flooding around Columbia.

Data shows lowest average gas prices in state, New Jersey

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials say drivers in South Carolina and New Jersey are paying the lowest average gas prices in the nation.

Journalist Cokie Roberts speech canceled

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has canceled a speech by journalist and author Cokie Roberts to mark the 175th anniversary of the South Caroliniana Library.

Kings Grant resident returns to house after flood devastation

A dam break on Fort Jackson wreaked havoc on the Kings Grant neighborhood, during the early morning hours Sunday.

Swinney: Lakip took part in pre-trial intervention program

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says kicker Ammon Lakip went through a pre-trial intervention program and had his misdemeanor drug arrest expunged.

USC Knocks Off #8 Auburn 2-0

South Carolina forwards Savannah McCaskill and Raina Johnson both notched first half goals to lead the No. 10 Gamecocks (11-1-1, 5-0-1 SEC) to a 2-0 win over No. 8 Auburn (11-2-0, 4-2 SEC) on Thursday night at Stone Stadium. With the victory, South Carolina pushed its unbeaten streak to 10 matches and remained atop the league standings.

Planned Water Shutdown Overnight at Palmetto Health

Water Shutdown planned for 5 Richland Medical Park (Main Hospital) and 7 Richland Medical Park (Children's Hospital), Thursday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.-6am Friday, Oct. 9

AD not 100 percent sure South Carolina will host LSU game

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner is not "100 percent sure" that Saturday's football game with No. 7 LSU will be played at Williams-Brice Stadium because of the devastating floods that hit the state this past weekend.

Proper disposal of flooding debris

Officials tell homeowners how to dispose of flooding debris.

Flood Victims Start to Clean Out Homes

Several days after severe flooding hit the midlands, residents near Lake Katherine are working to rebuild.

Orth To Start LSU Game

Perry Orth will start for the Gamecocks at quarterback at LSU Saturday. Former Gamecock QB Stephen Garcia first reported the news Thursday for the website Saturday Down South. Steve Spurrier confirmed the news to The State newspaper.

Trash Collection: Debris and Solid Waste Information

Information for SC, Richland and Lexington Counties on trash, debris removal. Governor Nikki Haley says when removing debris from your home separate debris into different piles, make sure it is not blocking road.

Two men charged after stealing from flood victims

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrests of two men charged with looting.

'Love Thy Neighbor' effort to help flood victims has roots in Emanuel AME tragedy

When tragedy struck at Mother Emanuel, a Lowcountry mom and her kids were inspired to spread kindness. Now Melanie Schimming and her family are back at it, sending not just love but critical essentials -- food, clothes, and toiletries -- to flood victims in hard-hit Columbia.

The Latest on Storm: Coastal Counties Warned of Rising Water

South Carolina Emergency Management officials are warning residents in four coastal counties to stay alert for possible evacuation orders near two rising rivers.

8 weeks after floods: Roads getting fixed, mosquitoes dying

The Thanksgiving weekend marks eight weeks since historic rainfall flooded parts of South Carolina.

SC Flooding Update from SC EMD

s of today, residents of 16 counties (Berkeley, Charleston, Clarendon, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter, Williamsburg, Calhoun, Darlington, Florence, Kershaw and Lee) are eligible for Individual Assistance from federal authorities.