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SC man pleads guilty in grisly fraud case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge in a scheme authorities say includes severed limbs.

Checking up on your appliances

Every day, so many people turn to their dependable appliances to get things done around the house, but what happens when the appliance stops working? Doing some preventive maintenance may help you avoid the headache. Crysty Vaughan explains how in this edition of the Consumer Minute.

NC woman charged with killing 2 men in SC

LORIS, S.C. (AP) — A North Carolina woman has been charged in the shooting death of her husband and his son in South Carolina.

Haley to speak at convention during TV primetime

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has a primetime speaking role at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

USC police trying to identify suspect

USC police officers are trying to figure out who broke into a car on campus Monday.

Two men arrested after a kidnapping tip

Two men were arrested this week in Orangeburg County after a kidnapping tip came to the sheriff’s office.

Man arrested for stealing electronics from a tire store

A man is in trouble with the law after being suspected of stealing electronics from an Orangeburg County tire store.

Judge overturns SC man's death sentence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina judge has overturned a death sentence for a man convicted of killing his estranged wife while awaiting trial on charges he had raped and kidnapped her.

Teen drowns in Lake Murray

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — A teen has drowned in Lake Murray near Chapin.

SCE&G, environmental group settle lawsuit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group says it has settled a lawsuit accusing South Carolina Electric & Gas of illegally discharging arsenic and other contaminants into a river near Columbia.

SC tourism targets DNC attendees

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina tourism leaders hope the state's $15 billion industry gets a boost from next month's Democratic National Convention in nearby Charlotte.

Temporary Ice Skating Rink Coming to Columbia

Summer may be winding down, but Columbia City Council members are already looking toward the holidays.

Close Watch on Tropical Storm Isaac

Organizers of the Republican National Convention are keeping a close watch on an unwanted guest.

West Columbia Officials Lift Boil Water Advisory

Some West Columbia residents no longer have to take extra steps to use their water.

ABC to Make Late-Night Switch

Jimmy Kimmel is going head-to-head with the big boys.

Lowcountry Man Agrees to Plead in Mortgage Fraud

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A North Charleston man who owned a real estate company has agreed to plead guilty to charges stemming from a $45 million mortgage fraud scheme.

Mom: "I know without a shadow of a doubt, she would not run away."

A Columbia mother pleads for help to bring her missing 15 year old daughter, back home.

'Tanner Way' Sign to be Unveiled

Three blocks surrounding near the Carolina Stadium in Columbia will have a new name in honor of USC Athleteics Director and two time college world series champion baseball coach Ray Tanner.

Ground broken for $142M Charleston arts center

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Work is under way in earnest on a $142 million makeover of the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium in Charleston to create a world class performing arts center.

Cayce Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud, Cutting off Man's Hand

A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge in a scheme authorities say includes severed limbs.

USC Ranked No. 17 Party School

It appears there's more than studying going on at USC.

High cost of child care getting higher

The cost of child care continues to grow, and it is not helping the parents, whose wallets are already thin. Crysty Vaughan has the latest numbers in this Consumer Minute.

Saving money for school sports

With the school year back in session, sports is also back in the minds of many young athletes, but buying the gear can cost you a pretty penny. Crysty Vaughan has some ideas for you to save on the equipment in this Consumer Minute.