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Fans to Travel for Outback Bowl

Gamecock fans get ready to travel to Tampa for the upcoming Outback bowl.

Online Petition Seeks Answers in Swainson Case

An online petition is circulating asking that suspected kidnapper in the Gabbiee Swainson case, Freddie Grant, start talking. Gabbiee's mother, the police and a legal analyst speak out on whether signatures on a a piece of paper can get the answers an entire community wants to hear.

Driver charged after SCDOT worker killed on I-20

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A 39-year-old man is charged with felony driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident after a worker was killed on the side of Interstate 20 near Columbia.

Police: SC trooper gave officer the finger

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a South Carolina trooper has been fired after he was arrested for disorderly conduct for giving the middle finger to a Columbia police officer in a parking lot after a concert.

Death penalty sought against accused SC cop killer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against a man accused of gunning down an Aiken police officer last year.

SC House re-elects Bobby Harrell as speaker

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rep. Bobby Harrell will retain his powerful post as speaker of the South Carolina House.

Man Wanted for Stealing Meats

Deputies say a man's hunger for food is landing him in some trouble.

Columbia Animal Shelter Offers Special Deal

The Columbia Animal Shelter wants to help you pick out that perfect holiday gift this year with a special offer.

Portion of Columbia Walking Trail to Close

You may have to adjust your fitness routine next week.

Burger King Offers Deal to Celebrate Whopper Anniversary

Here's a deal that's sure to fill your stomach.

Bond Denied for Man Charged in DOT Worker's Death

Bond was denied Tuesday afternoon for the man accused of hitting and killing an SCDOT worker on I-20 Monday afternoon.

Students Send Military Holiday Cheer

The holiday season is a time many people often look forward to spending time with their loved ones. For some military men and women that's not an option. Still, sending them love and support is and the Red Cross is helping some local students do just that.

Man Gets 45 Years for Killing in Lancaster Home

LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ A 20-year-old man is facing 45 years in prison in the killing of the owner of a Lancaster produce stand. Prosecutors told The Herald of Rock Hill that Keith Robinson pleaded guilty Monday to murder, attempted murder, armed robbery and several other charges.

SC, North Charleston reach deal on rail yard

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ North Charleston has reached an agreement with South Carolina officials over how to use rail lines and land at the old Charleston Naval Base.

CDC: 'Bad flu season' Ahead

It's shaping up to be a 'bad flu season,' according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as the Influenza virus makes its mark on the campus of USC and in the state earlier than anticipated.

USC Releases Outback Travel Package

The Gamecocks are going bowling and you can go with them.

SC Certified Homegrown

South Carolina officials want you to have a homegrown holiday. This week the SC Department of Agriculture is releasing daily Holiday recipes featuring SC grown produce and fruit.

ABC Columbia & Salvation Army Angel Tree

You can be a secret Santa this holiday season by helping to make a child's wish come true. The Salvation Army hopes you will stop by an Angel Tree this season.

SC inspector general: Centralize cyber security

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's inspector general recommends centralizing the cyber security functions of state agencies to help prevent another loss of personal data.

Judge denies new trial, sentence for Sumter man

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A 31-year-old Sumter man sentenced to death for a 2004 killing spree will stay on South Carolina's death row.

Settlement in suit over value of Twitter followers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A settlement has been reached between a South Carolina Internet company and one of its former employees over the value of Twitter followers.

SC Supreme Court blocks insurance hike

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has blocked an increase in costs for state employee health insurance.

2 SC-covered credit monitoring services differ

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The two credit monitoring services covered by South Carolina's $12 million contract with Experian differ in what's accessible at no cost to enrollees, and whether help extends beyond the state-paid first year.