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SCE&G to begin Tree Trimming

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --SCE&G perform tree trimming activities near utility lines beginning October 3, 2011 in the Shandon Neighborhood. The trimming will be completed by SCE&G contractors and work will be closely monitored on a daily basis by the City‘s…

Fatal Accident in Lexington County

The Lexington County Coroner's office tells ABC Columbia News they are investigating a fatality which occurred at approximately 12:20 AM on Sunday, October 2, 2011, on Fish Hatchery Road near the intersection of Wedgefield Circle.

Auburn Edges Gamecocks, 16-13

Auburn and its maligned defense bounced back in a big way on Saturday, defeating No. 10 South Carolina 16-13. The Tigers (4-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) overcame a spotty offense to wear down the Gamecocks at the end. Barrett Trotter found Phillip Lutzenkirchen for the go-ahead, 9-yard touchdown with 1:38 left.

APNewsBreak: Attorney general to check voter data

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's attorney general has questions about how the state Election Commission's data on voters without photographic identification and will delay a filing with the Justice Department as it reviews the new law.

USC's Wounded Warrior Captain

USC's game with Auburn will be a little more than just about football Saturday. The Gamecocks will wear special uniforms to help raise money for Under Armour's Wounded Warrior Project.

Continental Tire Plant deal unfinished

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -The chairman of the Sumter County Council says Continental Tire will build a plant in his county and bring up to 1,700 jobs, but a company spokeswoman says the deal isn't finished.

Fallen Cyclist Turns Deadly on SC Road

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a bicyclist lying on a rural Richland County road was struck and killed after the driver of an SUV swerved to miss a bystander who ran into her path to warn her of the fallen person.

SC GOP: 'We will be first in the South'

South Carolina republican leaders react to Florida republican leaders' announcement that its state's presidential preference primary will be held January 31, which sends other states, including South Carolina, scrambling to establish new primary dates.

SC GOP Condemns Florida Primary Date

Florida will hold its presidential primary on Jan. 31, a decision that is expected to prompt other states to move up their primary and caucus dates. A special committee made the decision Friday, thwarting efforts by national GOP leaders to push back the nominating process.

Student Loan Fraud

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 36-year-old former state prison inmate from Florence has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for using the names of 23 fellow inmates to falsely secure financial aid for online college courses.

Local Domestic Violence Numbers Up

Numbers released from a recent study show South Carolina has the 7th highest rate of women being killed by men. Local domestic violence organizations preparing for awareness month, say they see a disturbing trend.

Immigration sweep nets arrests in NC and SC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A week-long operation by federal immigration officials across the country has led to hundreds of arrests, more than 160 in North Carolina and South Carolina.

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