Absentee voting in SC hits new record high
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Absentee voting in South Carolina has hit a record high after surpassing votes cast early four years ago.
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A Day of Giving: Response from the Midlands
Monday, ABC partnered with Disney and the American Red Cross for a "Day of Giving," to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Voting the Day Before Election Day
Election officials say long lines for absentee voting are a good indicator of what Election Day may actually bring. They urge voters to bring everything necessary for a smooth voting experience.
Deputy charged with illegally getting prescription
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumter County's sheriff says one of his deputies illegally obtained prescription drugs, likely for an injury suffered when he was shot on duty seven years ago.
Electric companies to get out monitoring message
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's electric companies are urging customers in their bills to sign up for free credit monitoring following a massive security breach at the state's tax collection agency.
Haley says own experience explains sign-up push
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says her own experience as an identity theft victim explains her push for getting people signed up for credit monitoring following the massive security breach at South Carolina's revenue agency.
VOTE 2012: What to Bring to the Polls
Election Day is Tuesday and you need one of three forms of identification to vote: a South Carolina driver's license, a DMV issued ID or your current voter registration card.
ABC Columbia, ABC, Red Cross: Day of Giving
Monday is "A Day of Giving" for ABC COLUMBIA, ABC News and the American Red Cross. One of the ways that people can help is to donate monetarily by giving online to the Red Cross.
SC probation agent charged with taking bribes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina probation agent has been arrested and charged with soliciting bribes in exchange for shortening an offender's time under state monitoring.
SC kidnapping suspect wants bond on federal charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the man suspected of abducting a Columbia teen should not be released on bond because of his extensive criminal past.
Stabbing Suspect Sought by Authorities
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies are searching for a suspect they say stabbed a person sending them to the hospital with several injuries.
Richland County Investigates Shootings
Richland County Sheriff's are investigating two separate shooting incidents that have left two victims in the hospital.
USC Sunday Homecoming Activities
The University of South Carolina is gearing up for Homecoming. Sunday the school took part in a series if activities.
Cops: Columbia officer shoots suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia police officer has shot and wounded a domestic violence suspect.
ABC Columbia, ABC News, Red Cross: Day of Giving
Monday has been designated as "A Day of Giving" for ABC COLUMBIA, ABC News and the American Red Cross. Hurricane Sandy has affected millions, which is why the Red Cross needs help from people across the country including those right here in the midlands.
Election Day:What you need at the Polls
Election Day is Tuesday and you need one of three forms of identification to vote: a South Carolina driver's license, a DMV issued ID or your current voter registration card.
Coroner Identifies Two Bodies: Struck in roadway
The Richland County Coroner has identified the two people struck and killed in a roadway off Two Notch Road.
Magnetic Buckyballs Discontinued
If you have Buckyballs or Buckycubes as your office secret Santa request this year, you'd better buy them yourself. The popular toys are being discontinued.
Hour by hour: What to watch on Election Night
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stock up on munchies and make sure the batteries in your TV remote are fresh. With this year's presidential election razor-close to the finish, Tuesday could be a long night.
Carolina Craftsmen's Classic This Weekend
Christmas arrives early this weekend in the midlands at the State Fairgrounds, with the Carolina Craftsmen's Classic.
ABC Columbia Exclusive: John Durst on Taking Over at the SCRLA
ABC Columbia sat down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with new South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association President/CEO, John Durst.
USC hosts 2005 Nobel laureate Robert Grubbs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of three men who shared the 2005 Nobel Prize in chemistry is scheduled to speak at the University of South Carolina on his work involving chemical compounds.
Teen arrested in September shooting death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A second person has been arrested in the September shooting death of a man in Columbia.
SCE&G Temporarily Closing Park
South Carolina Electric & Gas will temporarily close its park on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray Dam to make improvements to the site.
SC Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Former NFL Player's Brother
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WOLO/ WCIV) - A Berkeley County jury has convicted a man for a 2009 murder. According to ABC 4, WCIV out of Charleston, the jury convicted Ron Santa McCray for killing Reginald Porcher in the Wando area of Berkeley County. This information is according to solicitor Scarlett Wilson.
