Columbia attorney West becoming federal magistrate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia attorney is leaving private practice to become a federal magistrate judge in Florence.
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Longer prison terms among new bills filed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina legislator wants to add at least 10 years to prison sentences when people are convicted of a third felony.
SC Woman Stabbed After Surprising Burglar
MANNING, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Clarendon County woman has been stabbed to death after she came home and surprised a burglar. Sheriff Randy Garrett says 28-year-old Christopher Heck of Huntington, W. Va., has been charged with first-degree murder and burglary.
Black Friday Big Success
According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers looked for value and deals and spent billions, even in a sluggish economy.
SC gov had her chef make birthday cakes for staff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's executive chef was repeatedly asked to make cakes for staffers' birthdays.
Newberry deputies sponsoring AARP driving course
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is offering older drivers a chance to freshen up their driving skills.
SC man charged with robberies during football game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies have arrested a man they say carried out an armed robbery just as the South Carolina-Clemson rivalry game was ending.
Prep begins for SC Governor's Mansion open house
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First Gentleman Michael Haley is receiving two live Christmas trees.
SC county plays Santa Claus for older citizens
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — An entire South Carolina county is playing Santa Claus for some older residents who may be having a hard time this holiday season.
Cause of SC private plane's crash still unclear
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — Initial findings by federal investigators show that nothing appeared to be wrong with a Berkeley County pilot's small plane before the aircraft crashed, taking his life.
Governor's Carolighting Cancelled
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the annual event has been called off. However, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and Governor Nikki R. Haley will hold a brief tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on the north steps of the State House.
Gingrich Wins New Hampshire Backing: Set to Visit SC
Newt Gingrich will make campaign stops in South Carolina this week. This as he receives major backing from New Hampshire's largest newspaper.
Lee Brothers showing off soup skills at tailgate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two celebrity chefs and best-selling cookbook authors from South Carolina are joining the state Department of Agriculture for a special tailgate before the annual gridiron showdown between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University.
Columbia police investigating death at gas station
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a car parked at a gas station.
USC to train social workers on military issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's College of Social Work is starting a new program to train social workers to assist the military, veterans and their families.
Gamecocks Beat Clemson for Third Straight Year
South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw played like a beast against Clemson. And he's got the T-shirt to prove it. The "Beast Mode" shirt Shaw wore after the game was a reward for leading the 14th-ranked Gamecocks to a 34-13 win against No. 18 Clemson on Saturday night.
SC electric cooperatives support WWII honor flight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 100 aging World War II veterans are flying to Washington, D.C., to see the monument dedicated to their service through a gift from South Carolina's electric cooperatives.
Black Friday Trials and Triumphs
The day after Thanksgiving is survival of the fittest for sure, as Black Friday shoppers made their mark at the stores all across the Midlands.
Woman Wounded in SC Black Friday Robbery Attempt
A 55-year-old woman has been shot and wounded during a robbery attempt while she was shopping on Black Friday at a Myrtle Beach store.
Woman Faces Another Forgery Charge in Rock Hill
A former assisted living home employee in Rock Hill accused of killing one of the residents now faces another forgery charge.
Santee Cooper Stages Green Holiday Display
A new holiday light display staged by Santee Cooper is using green power.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go...Shopping !
Hundreds around the midlands traded in the traditional holiday meal for a jump start on their holiday wish lists. Many of them camping outside area stores for the best deals money can buy.
SC--Fake Cop Assault
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office now has a description of a man officials are seeking in connection with a report of a motorist being pulled over by someone posing as a police officer.
Annual Thanksgiving Feast Not Just for Homeless
In its 21st year, the Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, hosted by Columbia's St. Peter's Catholic Church and First Baptist Church, did not disappoint, as some 400 volunteers served more than 1,000 residents, homeless or not.
The infamous Thanksgiving Day Parade
We here at ABC Columbia wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Here's our gift to you... the most hilarious and ridiculous parade our Good Morning Columbia Team has put together for you! Click the story to access the video.
