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Volunteers help weatherize Lowcountry homes

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Volunteers from South Carolina Electric and Gas are helping folks around the state stretch their energy dollars.

Lexington County Sheriff's Dept collecting treats for soldiers

Here's your chance to support some of our country's bravest.

Sistercare honors "Women of the Year"

Two ladies have kicked domestic violence to the curb, and Tuesday, Sistercare will highlight their personal growth.

Atwater debuts TV ad in SC's superintendent race

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The first television campaign commercial in the crowded race for South Carolina superintendent of education has hit the airways.

Loftis opponent: TV ads show political hypocrisy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis' primary opponent says the first-term Republican is a hypocrite for appearing in the same kind of TV ads he hammered his predecessor on in 2010.

Former SC congressman Derrick dies of cancer at 77

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Butler Derrick, who represented South Carolina from the 3rd Congressional District for 20 years and was the last Democrat to hold that spot, has died after a seven-month battle with cancer. He was 77.

Congressman Jim Clyburn: Blessed Experiences

Congressman Jim Clyburn is adding the title of author to his many accomplishments and held a book signing Monday night.

Job Fair Coming To Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The city of Columbia is slated to host a public safety job fair this Thursday. From 5 in the evening until 8, applicants can apply to become police officers, firefighters, and 9-1-1 call takers.

1,000 Ounces of Gold Recovered From Sunken Ship

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An expedition to recover the remaining treasure from the wreck of a 19th-century steamship off South Carolina has recovered nearly 1,000 ounces of gold.

Newberry Co. Sheriff's Office moves in new headquarters

Monday ABC Columbia News got an inside look at the new headquarters for the Newberry County Sheriff's Office.

Man dies when parachute malfunctions near Chester

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia man has died after his parachute malfunctioned during a jump in Chester County.

Governor Tours Peach Orchard Hard Hit by Freeze

Governor Nikki Haley takes an up close and personal look at the extent of the damage to the state's biggest peach growing region and urges South Carolinians to help turn it around.

USC Press launches US Rep. James Clyburn memoir

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina Press is publishing U.S. Rep. James Clyburn's memoir and hosting a signing event at the Hollings Library on the university campus.

SC bishops: Schools failing children, need boost

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five South Carolina bishops from four Christian faiths are urging reform of the state's public education system to help improve the future of children stuck in poverty and hopelessness.

Police: SC gunman who shot 2 women killed himself

LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Officials say a man sought by South Carolina police for questioning after two shootings is dead by his own hand.

Kershaw County School District talks budget

The Kershaw County School District is looking ahead to the next academic year.

Police search for video of woman driving into ocean

The Public Defender's Office is seeking original video of a woman driving her minivan into the Atlantic Ocean off Daytona Beach. Florida, with her children inside.

1 dead, 2 hurt in Sumter County hammer attack

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 33-year-old man beat a woman to death with a hammer in a Sumter County home and hurt her 14-year-old daughter and a disabled woman in the home.