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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.

Thanksgiving Fire Safety

Fire officials are urging people to prepare for more than just a holiday meal. Failing to cook your Thanksgiving feasts safely can be a reciepe for disaster.

Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge in Cop Shooting

Authorities say a man suspected of shooting a Lancaster County deputy in the stomach as he ate dinner at a restaurant has been charged with attempted murder.

SC Firefighter Assaulted

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Pelzer man has been arrested after authorities say he pushed and slapped a firefighter trying to help him after a car wreck. Greenville County deputies say 28-year-old Kenneth Henderson was arrested Tuesday night and charged with third-degree assault and battery.

Occupy Columbia Protesters Sue Governor Haley

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Several Occupy Columbia protesters arrested last week for refusing to leave the Statehouse grounds sued South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and state public safety officials on Wednesday, saying their First Amendment rights were trampled when they were arrested for demonstrating on public property.

Atheist Billboards Hit Columbia, Strike a Nerve

The words: "Don't believe in God? You are not alone." are ruffling the feathers of many in the Midlands, while the organization responsible says it's the perfect advertisement campaign for its cause.

Ex-DMV worker gets 18 months for stealing $250K

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles worker who confessed to taking more than $250,000 from the agency has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.

South Carolina chief: Arrest verifies complaint

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chief of security at the South Carolina Statehouse says officers arrested a protester for defecating on the grounds but couldn't remember when, and the state's public safety agency has yet to produce an incident report.

Cops: Teen hid as man took items from SC home

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say broke into a home and took items while a 17-year-old girl hid inside.

Proposed Landfill Extension Leads to Trash Talking

Dozens of concerned Richland county residents say a proposed amendment to extend the life of the Northeast Landfill stinks.

Aircraft Parts Maker GKN Aerospace Plans SC Plant

Aircraft parts maker GKN Aerospace plans to invest $38 million on an Orangeburg plant and create 250 jobs during the next six years.

Influenza Officially Arrives In South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina health officials are reporting that influenza has officially arrived. The Department of Health and Environmental Control says a case of Influenza B has been confirmed in a 5-year-old child from Lexington County.

Teen Hid As Man Took Items From SC Home

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say broke into a home and took items while a 17-year-old girl hid inside. Deputies said Tuesday 56-year-old Richard O'Neil Hatchell of Leesville faces several charges, including first-degree burglary and failure to stop for a blue light.

Ft. Jackson Soldiers 'Chow Down' for Thanksgiving

A massive dining hall at Fort Jackson was transformed into a Holiday wonderland for more 15,000 soldiers, as they prepare to graduate from Basic Training and head home for Thanksgiving.

Trouble in Toyland

Is there danger lurking on your child's Christmas wish list?

Spurrier Glad Rivalry Has National Implications

USC and Clemson will play each other as nationally-ranked teams for just the fourth time ever this Saturday. Steve Spurrier says that's a good thing, but he'd rather both teams be 11-0. Tim Hill has that and more in ABC Columbia's weekly web recap of Steve Spurrier's press conference from Williams-Brice Stadium.

Swinney Says Tigers' Turnovers Have To Stop

There's little mystery behind Clemson's recent problems and coach Dabo Swinney said the fix is just as simple: Cut down on mistakes. "You want some grand answer?" Swinney said Tuesday of Clemson's issues. "It's 11 turnovers in three games." The ACC Atlantic winners will need to shore up ball security issues when they face No. 14 South Carolina (9-2) at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday night.