Black Friday Shoppers Get Early Start
Before the Thanksgiving leftovers are put away people are already making a mad dash to area retailers to get a jump on their holiday shopping.
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Raising the SC Coast Solution to Bigger, More Storms
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A pair of scientists proposing an unusual idea for a world dealing with higher sea levels brought about by climate change: Raise the coastline.
GMC hits the ice!
The Good Morning Columbia crew headed out on the ice for the new Main Street Ice Skating Rink! There's always a competition going on between the members of the Good Morning Columbia crew... how do they settle their differences on the ice? Check out their craziness and fun here!
Local Churches Feed Thousands
Thursday marked the 22nd annual 'Feed the Hungry' event at the Carolina Coliseum. The event, co-sponsored by First Baptist Church and St. Peters Catholic Church, both of Columbia, feeds thousands in need every year.
SC National Guard fights for jobs for members
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard is making sure as many of its 11,000 members as possible are employed full-time in the civilian world.
SC company paying $1 M for false Medicare claims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina hospice company will pay the federal government nearly $1.3 million for filing false claims to Medicare.
Man killed trying to repossess truck in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumter County sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man who was trying to repossess a truck.
Auto parts plan to expand in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Japanese company that makes industrial components and parts for automobiles is expanding its plant in Richland County.
SC fire officials issue cooking safety reminder
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia fire officials are reminding people to be safe as they prepare their Thanksgiving meals.
Second Arrest in Deadly Repo Worker Shooting
Sumter County deputies have made a second arrest in connection to the deadly shooting that left a repo worker dead.
Group Plans to File Formal Protest over Elections
Election Day may be over, but some voters are still holding a grudge.
Whole Foods Recall Affects Certain Cookies
You may want to keep a close eye on the dessert table.
Holiday Lights Display Gets Underway
The Midlands largest drive-through Christmas display will immerse you in holiday sights and sounds.
Holiday Shopping Scams
There are a lot of shoppers who are ditching the traditional way of finding the best buys for the holiday season. While consumers are shopping for the easiest way to get their gifts, experts say, scammers are shopping for the easiest way to get your personal information and money.
Hostess Brands Gets the Go-Ahead to Liquidate
Hostess Brands is officially going out of business.
Shop Columbia
The city of Columbia is reaching out to local businesses and taking them viral.
Authorities Capture 1 of 2 Escaped SC Inmates
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities have recaptured one of the inmates who escaped from the Pickens County jail. Deputies say 20-year-old Jonathan Dean Moody was found at around noon Wednesday in woods less than a mile from the jail.
'Black Friday' Becoming Weekend Phenomenon
Retail experts say over the years, Black Friday has emerged into a retail celebration lasting multiple days, offering more options for consumers.
Midlands Residents Give 2,000 Coats to the Northeast
A little warmth is one step closer to Northeast residents affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Thanksgiving Travel Rush
You will not be alone on the roads when travelling this Thanksgiving. State Troopers are stepping up enforcement. They will be making traffic stops to check for DUI'S and Unbuckled Seat belts.
ABC Columbia & Salvation Army Angel Tree
You can help ABC Columbia be a secret Santa this holiday by helping to make a child's wish come true. The Salvation Army hopes a stop by an Angel Tree will be on your Holiday Shopping List
SC unemployment drops another half point in Oct.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina unemployment has dropped by half a percentage point for the second month in a row.
Haley admits hacking errors; revenue chief resigns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says a report on a massive security breach at South Carolina's tax collection agency shows the state could have done more to protect personal information for nearly 4 million taxpayers.
Protests filed in 3 Statehouse races
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Election protests have been filed in three races at the Statehouse.
SCE&G reduces size of rate increase request
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. has agreed to reduce the size of a rate increase.
