Bad elections, hacking made for unaccountable 2012
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina residents could be forgiven in 2012 for wondering how their institutions would fail them next.
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New Laws for 2013
A new year means the beginning of new laws that will effect you in the coming months.
House Approves Fiscal Cliff Measure
The House of Representatives and the Senate have agreed on deal for the so-called "fiscal cliff".
Cocky Falls in Mascot Battle
It's an upset involving the face of USC.
Cops; Sex Offender Attacks 4-Year-Old in Easley
Authorities say a registered sex offender lured a 4-year-old girl from her Easley home into the woods, where he sexually assaulted and beat her.
Man Killed in New Year's Eve Shooting in Aiken
Authorities say a 22-year-old man is dead after a shooting on New Year's Eve in Aiken.
Police: Upstate man shot after setting mom on fire
PIEDMONT, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man shot his brother after learning he had set their mother on fire in Piedmont.
19-Year-Old Man on Skateboard killed in Taylors
TAYLORS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 19-year-old on a skateboard has been killed after being struck by at least three vehicles in Taylors.
Deadly Start to 2013 in Richland County
It's a deadly start to the new year as authorities try to piece together a shooting at a Richland County apartment that took the life of a man.
Columbia police chief to retire, reapply for job
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's top cop says he is retiring but plans to try to return to the job.
Senate Passes 'Cliff' Deal, House to Vote
Two hours after a midnight deadline for action, the Senate passed legislation early New Year's Day to avert the so-called fiscal cliff with an overwhelming vote of 89-8.
SC attorney general: Public records have limits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor says he supports the public's right to know what its government is doing. But he draws the line when releasing information might jeopardize a criminal investigation.
Happy New Year!
From all of us at ABC Columbia, we wish you, your family, your friends, and all you love and care about a very prosperous and happy 2015! We look forward to continuing serving you LIVE from Main and Gervais!
Flu season begins with a vengeance
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) Health officials say flu season is early this year and the Carolinians are feeling the pain.
SC man arrested in murder of still-missing woman
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man is under arrest for the murder of a woman missing for more than a week.
Ex-Columbia councilman gives up SC law license
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Columbia city councilman who served prison time for tax evasion has permanently surrendered his South Carolina law license.
Biden, McConnell Close In on Last-Minute Deal
Congressional and White House negotiators are closing in on a deal to avert across-the-board tax hikes and spending cuts that take effect at midnight, as the nation teeters on the edge of the so-called fiscal cliff.
Ruben Santiago to serve as interim chief
City of Columbia officials have announced that Deputy Chief Ruben Santiago will serve as interim police chief, following what outgoing Chief Randy Scott hopes is his temporary retirement.
SLED probing defacement of SC agency website
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State police are investigating the defacement of a South Carolina state agency website.
Bill would exempt SC-made guns from federal rules
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Proposed legislation would exempt weapons made in South Carolina from federal regulations.
Apartment Fire Displaces Several Families
Several families are bringing in a new year without a place to call home following an Apartment fire early Sunday morning.
Famously Hot New Year's Set Up begins
In just a few hours Main Street will be packed with hundreds ready to ring in a new year!
Richland County Home Invasion
Richland County Sheriff's are looking for an unidentified suspect who is accused of kicking in the door of an area home and shooting a man inside.
Fiscal Cliff Talks Hit 'Major Setback'
With less than two days remaining for Congress to reach a budget agreement that would avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff," ABC News has learned that negotiations have reached a "major setback."
Man found dead in Kershaw house fire
KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) — A 34-year-old Kershaw man has died in a fire that destroyed his home.
