Organ Donation: Both Sides of the Story.
A heart recipient and a donor family, with separate cases, share their stories with ABC Columbia about life after organ donation.
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Report shows MOX cost has risen by $2 billion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The price tag on a South Carolina project intended to turn weapons-grade plutonium into fuel for nuclear reactors has gone up.
Amazon Names Columbia 9th Most Romantic City
Columbia is the ninth most romantic city in the country.
Businesses Go Red To Fight Heart Disease
Lexington Medical Center wants to make sure your taking care of your heart.
Email Claiming to Be from IRS Fake
When two ABC Columbia News employees received an email supposedly from the Internal Revenue Service stating their tax refund had been returned, it sent up a red flag. The phishing emails are going around. We dissect the email to let you know what to look for so you don't get scammed.
Mom: Victim in SC courthouse shooting was ambushed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The mother of a woman shot outside a South Carolina courthouse says her daughter was ambushed after a child support hearing.
Raffles could finally become legal in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The prospect of legal raffles in South Carolina has leaped forward.
Dancing Against Domestic Violence
The State House steps turned pink Thursday morning.
Panel advances idea of appointing SC schools chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The governor could appoint South Carolina's education chief under legislation advanced by a Senate panel.
SC bill would merge oversight of offenders
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has advanced a bill putting oversight of prisoners, parolees, and those on probation in a single agency.
Sheriff: 73-year-old SC woman ran gambling house
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say a 73-year-old woman was running a gambling operation from her Columbia home.
Bill tweaks law on SC's 'unorganized militia'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel advanced a bill designed to ensure that South Carolinians can hold on to their weapons regardless of what Congress does.
SC Senate Panel on Weapons
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A Senate panel has advanced a bill designed to ensure that South Carolinians can hold on to their weapons regardless of what Congress does. The panel sent the bill to full committee in a vote yesterday.…
City Flags Lowered in Memory of Firefighter
Thursday the city is pausing to remember a fallen hero.
Healthy food, activity part of SC daycare program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Encouraging young children to be active and eat healthy foods are parts of a new initiative for South Carolina's daycare centers.
Police Search for Bank Robbery Suspect
Columbia Police are asking for your help to find the man in this surveillance photo.
USC Students Provide Help During Tax Season
Tax season can certainly add stress to your household.
Local Blood Drive Breaks Record
The American Red Cross says it has set a record thanks to your help.
Alzheimer's Cases Expected to Triple
While there are thousands of older Americans living with Alzheimer's, some studies suggest it's going to get worse before it gets better.
Baby Spinach Recalled over Possible Contamination
Check your fridge before you make that salad.
SC Terminal Permit Goes to Administrative Court
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Opponents of a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal are taking their case to South Carolina's Administrative Law Court.
Parole again denied for ex-HomeGold exec Sheppard
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Former HomeGold executive Ronnie Sheppard will not be released from prison early.
Shoaf Case Resurfaces in Light of Alabama Kidnapping
Seven years have passed sinced Elizabeth Shoaf, then 14, was kidnapped and held hostage in an underground bunker. Her case is back in the spotlight after a 5 year old boy was recently held hostage underground in Alabama.
Shooting at SC Courthouse
Police say a man involved in paternity dispute opened fire in front of a South Carolina courthouse, wounding a woman and her stepfather, then led police on a 12-mile chase.
Ft. Jackson Reveals Secrets to Media
Fort Jackson is revealing some of its secrets to ABC Columbia in a first of its kind event. It's an inside look that made a lasting impression.
