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Deputies: Man Maced Pregnant Woman, Stole Purse
Richland County deputies are looking for a man who allegedly attacked two people, including a pregnant woman, with mace in two robbery attempts.
3 boxcars with paper derail in Newberry County
PROSPERITY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say three boxcars carrying paper have derailed off a train track near Prosperity.
64,000 customers still without power in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Crews have made significant progress on getting the power back on for everyone in South Carolina.
Homeless man dies from the cold in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a homeless man found dead in an abandoned home in Sumter froze to death.
3.2 magnitude aftershock felt from SC earthquake
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials are reporting an aftershock from the earthquake that shook a large part of South Carolina and Georgia last week.
Tips for filing Insurance Claim from Winter Storm
Now that the ice and snow have cleared, you need to assess the damage. Here are some tips for filing an insurance claim.
Second Earthquake Rocks SC
A second earthquake hits South Carolina following a magnitude 4.1 that struck the same area Friday.
Deputies Search for Armed Robbery/Kidnapping Suspect
Richland County Sheriff's are searching for a man accused of robbing an area business and kidnapping.
Early Morning Shooting
An early morning shooting leaves a man in the hospital and Richland County Sheriff's searching for a suspected gunman.
Potholes to start popping up after winter storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina transportation officials are expecting a rash of potholes from two rounds of winter weather over the past two weeks.
Boy who died in gas poisoning remembered
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A Rock Hill mother whose son died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a North Carolina hotel is creating a list of hotels in South Carolina and North Carolina that have carbon monoxide detectors.
Crews make steady progress getting SC power back
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Utility crews are making steady progress getting the lights back on in South Carolina after the worst winter storm in a decade, although tens of thousands remain without power. .
More people eligible for SC autism services
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 900 people are eligible for autism-related services because of a change in the official definition of the disorder, but South Carolina has a waiting list for some kinds of help.
SC group's event to recycle unwanted electronics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — If you have unwanted electronics on hand, now is a good time to put them to better use.
Hypothermia to Blame for Mans Death
An elderly man dies from hypothermia during this past winter storm.
Body found 4 days after Saluda County wreck
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 29-year-old man has been found dead and still in his seatbelt four days after crashing his pickup truck into a creek in Saluda County.
Free Tax Prep offered in Sumter
Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina is providing free income tax filing services to those who qualify in Sumter.
Haley compares ice storm to hurricane devastation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says this week's ice and snow storm has devastated parts of South Carolina worse than a hurricane.
Winter Weather Slows Transactions at Gas Stations
Winter weather took a toll at your local gas station. According to GasBuddy, drivers stayed away from the pumps over the past week because of winter weather.
Ice storm hits rural SC especially hard
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Utility crews are making progress as they work to restore power to South Carolinians who lost service during this week's snow, sleet and freezing rain.
4.1-magnitude earthquake shakes state
A tremor felt across the Midlands all the way to Atlanta is lighting up on social media.
E-Waste Event
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- If you have any old electronics laying around the house, this weekend is your opportunity get rid of them.
Postal Service Gets 'Licked' by Ice Storm
Operations in the Midlands and Upstate have been hampered because roads and highways have been impassible, limiting the number of employees who were able to get to work and impacting the postal service's ability to move mail between facilities.
Midlands Residents Prove Ice Storm Can't Stop Love
With this week's ice storm forcing area businesses to close for at least two days, some businesses had to play catch-up to get Valentine's Day treats and flowers delivered on time.
