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Power Ball Frenzy

Just in time for the holidays, some people are hoping to get their hands on a real prize, more than 425 Million.

Woman Found Living With Dead Husband

(WOLO) COLUMBIA,S.C. A Flordia woman is accused of killing her husband and living with his dead body for weeks. James Peters was found in the laundry room and investigators said he had been dead for weeks. Sheree Peters admits to…

Computer breach hits 12,500 SC insurance policies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's insurance department says hackers might have stolen key personal information for about 12,500 Nationwide Insurance policy holders after breaking into the company's computer network.

Deadly Hit & Run

(WOLO) Columbia, S.C.--Lexington police need your help finding the driver of a dark sedan possibly a Cadillac with front end damage. Authorities say the car was driving the wrong way on highway 1 when it struck a pedestrian trying to…

Husband Arrested for Murder

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2nd person charged in SC repo man killing

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A second person is facing charges along with an 81-year-old South Carolina man who police say shot and killed a man trying to repossess a truck.

2 at Ft. Jackson failed duty in sex assaults case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Army drill sergeant is being reprimanded and a company commander counseled after each failed to report sexual assault allegations at South Carolina's Fort Jackson.

SC machete assault suspect captured in Atlanta

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina police say they've arrested the man wanted for attacking his housemate with a sledgehammer and a machete in Spartanburg.

Judge: Not enough Evidence for SC Murder Charge

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ A judge says there isn't enough evidence to charge a woman with murder in the stabbing death of a Rock Hill man.

Boaters Discover Body in Newberry Co River

We're following a developing story out of Newberry County where authorities are investigating a suspicious death.

Bamberg County Administrator Sued by Card Business

Bamberg County administrator Joey Preston is being sued by American Express for more than $255,000.

SC Firm's Vehicle Designed for New Disaster Era

A South Carolina company this week is shipping the first of a new vehicle designed to better respond where global warming is expected to bring more frequent and more severe storms.

Lexington deputies rounding up holiday donations

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Deputies in Lexington County are rounding up donations to help those in need this holiday season.

SC Facing Deadline to Notify Hacking Victims

South Carolina is missing a deadline set by some states for notifying residents when their personal data has been stolen. Still, experts note state notification laws provide plenty of leeway.

Coroner Seeking Information After Fatal Crash

The Richland County Coroner's Department is seeking help in identifying the victim of a fatal crash Wednesday night.

Columbia ice rink free on Thanksgiving Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is celebrating the holiday season with a downtown, outdoor ice skating rink.

Black Friday Pt. 2: Steals, Deals and Disappointments

Black Friday may be losing its luster, depending on who you talk to. However, ABC Columbia found some holiday shoppers who vow to keep the tradition alive, even if it means not getting what they got up so early the day after Thanksgiving to get in the first place.