What Would You Do With $550 Million?
With $550 million up for grabs in tonight's Powerball drawing, ABC Columbia hit the streets to find out what Midlands residents would do with the money if they won.
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EPA cites SC landowners for wetlands violations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal Environmental Protection Agency has cited some landowners along the Grand Strand with illegally destroying more than 100 acres of wetlands.
Rep. Vick, Sen. Pickney election protests denied
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Election Commission has rejected protests over Democratic State Rep. Ted Vick's re-election in Chesterfield County and Democratic Sen. Clementa Pinckney's re-election in the Lowcountry.
Former SC lottery worker accused of stealing $200K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina law enforcement officials say a former state lottery employee is accused of embezzling more than $200,000 from the agency.
Revenue's Cyber Security Job Vacant for Last Year
The chairman of a Senate panel investigating the exposure of taxpayers' personal data says he's upset to learn that a $25,000 purchase could have prevented the hacking.
Suspects Wanted in Orangeburg Co. Burglary
Eutawville, SC (WOLO)-- Deputies in Orangeburg Co. are looking for two suspects wanted in connection with a November 9th burglary at a home on Old Highway Six in Eutawville. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says the suspects took weapons, a computer, a…
Protest over Sen. Pickney's election turned down
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Election Commission has turned down a protest of South Carolina Sen. Clementa Pinckney's re-election.
Jobless benefits to end for 29,000 SC residents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state's unemployment agency says about 29,000 South Carolinians will stop receiving jobless benefits at year's end as federally funded extensions expire.
Man gets 30 years in Spartanburg robbery death
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Inman man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a fatal robbery last year in Spartanburg County.
Richland County elections chief is sorry for mess
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The woman responsible for running elections in Richland County has apologized for the long lines during this month's election.
Commerce spent $134K on 2 overseas trips
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Commerce Department says it spent $134,000 on economic development trips to London and Tokyo earlier this year. That's $26,000 below the agency's initial estimates.
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $550 Million
Lottery mania is striking South Carolina, yet again.
Police Search for Armed Suspect in Dollar General Robbery
The armed man accused of robbing a Cayce Dollar General remains on the loose.
Scam Looking to Target Medicare Recipients
Medicare recipients are the target of another scam lurking around South Carolina.
Musical Journey Spreads Holiday Cheer
It's a musical journey that's putting many people in the holiday spirit.
SCE&G Proposes Another Rate Hike
Start saving now. If SCE&G gets their way you could end up spending more money to heat and cool your home by the beginning of next year.
SC Emergency Officials Study Sandy for Lessons
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Emergency officials on the South Carolina coast are looking at Superstorm Sandy to try to learn ways to better prepare for future storms.
Columbia Officers Search for Alleged Police Impersonator
Police are looking into allegations that a man tried to impersonate a police officer to get his hands on a senior citizen's money.
Former SC Lottery Accountant Accused of Embezzlement
Tuesday, the South Carolina Education Lottery announced a former Accountant for the organization was arrested and charged with embezzlment.
Friends Turn Good Times into Glad Tidings
A casual gathering of friends to blow off steam from a hard day's work has become much more for one Midlands group of cohorts. They are turning good times into glad tidings to help those in need in time for the holidays.
Gov Haley makes 1st post-hacking trip out of SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is heading out of state for the first time since announcing that a hacker stole Social Security numbers from millions of taxpayers.
Pickens jail fugitive surrenders
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — A 25-year-old man who escaped from the Pickens County jail last week has surrendered after telling a deputy he was cold and hungry.
Special courts aim to keep vets clean, out of jail
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some veterans accused of crimes in South Carolina are getting the chance to stay out of jail, thanks to a special court program.
Man charged with killing wife, found in river
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — A 42-year-old Newberry County man has been charged with killing his wife, after boaters found her beaten and stabbed body in the Broad River.
Great white shark returns to SC coast
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A two-ton great white shark is spending the holiday feasting off South Carolina's shores.
