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DOT: AT least 86 SC roads closed until after Thanksgiving

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Transportation officials say at least 86 roads and bridges in South Carolina damaged from this month's floods will remain closed until at least after Thanksgiving.

Senate creates 9-member study committee for flooding relief

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of South Carolina's Senate has appointed a special committee to oversee state agencies' flood relief efforts and determine how much more money is needed to help people recover from the catastrophic flooding.

ESPN SportsCenter in Columbia Saturday

ESPN will broadcast live from the historic Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina for the fourth time in six years when SportsCenter on the Road visits for a live show airing 7-9 a.m.

Sumter hospital agrees to $72M settlement with feds

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter hospital has agreed to pay the federal government $72 million and be sold to settle charges it steered Medicare referrals to certain doctors.

Team SC Day Assists Sumter Flood Victims

Team South Carolina Days provide one stop shopping for those working to recover from recent flooding.

Missing Teen Found Safe

Richland County deputies have found a missing teen.

As city dries, Columbia turns to who will pay to fix damage

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Many of the people affected by the heavy rain that pelted South Carolina for days never bought flood insurance, thinking they were at low risk. Now, they're trying to figure out who can pay for their ruined carpets, floors, duct work and other damage.

Coroner: Missing Winnsboro man ID'd as car crash victim

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a Winnsboro man who was last seen more than three weeks ago has been found in an upside-down car in Columbia.

FEMA approves 11 more SC counties for public assistance

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved 11 more South Carolina counties for assistance that allows state agencies, local governments and some private non-profits to recoup costs of storm response, debris removal and infrastructure damage.

3 avoid jail in investigation that brought down sheriff

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Three men involved in schemes in Lexington County have pleaded guilty to state charges and have been placed on probation.

Coroner identifies man killed in traffic accident on Monticello Rd

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the victim that died as a result of a traffic accident on Monticello Road on Thursday.

University of South Carolina hosts Brad Paisley concert

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's alumni association is hosting a concert by Brad Paisley as part of its homecoming celebrations.

Jury deliberating whether bar culpable for fatal DUI crash

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County jury hasn't made a decision on whether to make the former owner of a sports bar pay damages to the family of a South Carolina girl killed by a drunken driver who spent hours at the Columbia bar.

Suspect in custody after 6 hour standoff in Kershaw Co.

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says the man who barricaded himself inside an East Camden home is in custody after a six hour standoff.

Recall: GoGo squeeZ recalling products with mold

GoGo Squeez is recalling some of its products after the company found mold during the production process.

Peppier handicapped symbol gets support, but problems remain

A street art campaign replacing the ubiquitous handicapped symbol with a modernized, action-oriented logo is catching on with officials across the country.

Palmetto Goodwill donates $36,000 to Mother Emanuel Hope Fund

Palmetto Goodwill donated more than $36,000 to the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund on Thursday to benefit the victims of the June 17 Emanuel AME Church shooting and their families.

Sanitary sewer overflow notification issued for residents near Forest Dr

Customers near the 5000 Forest Drive are being alerted of an overflow of Sanitary Sewer near the intersection of Greg Parkway and Forest Drive in Richland County.