Holiday Shopping: What You Need to Know.
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, ABC Columbia has tips on what you need to know before going to the store.
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Salvation Army Kicks off Red Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army, Monday, kicked off its annual Red Kettle campaign. The familiar red bells and kettles will be out at local malls and stores.
Man stabbed to death in Columbia, brother arrested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police have arrested a man and charged him with murder after his brother was stabbed to death following an argument.
SC technical school opens new "soft skills" center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Midlands Technical College offers students courses in jobs ranging from dental hygienists to electrical technicians.
Police search for suspect in attempted sexual assault
Police in Columbia are looking for a man who allegedly attacked a woman in Downtown Columbia.
Sneak peek of Holiday Light on the River
If you want to get a sneak peak of "Holiday Lights on the River" at Saluda Shoals Park, then sign up for the Sleigh Bell Stroll.
Getting the turkey ready for Thanksgiving
Preparing the turkey for thanksgiving is a lot of work, and it can get a little messy too if you don't cook with care.
Deadly Stabbing Arrest
Columbia police have made an arrest in a deadly stabbing.
A Night with the Stars
Some little patients at the Palemtto Health Children's Hospital were surprised with a big treat Sunday.
Night Club Shooting Investigated
Two men are behind bars after they're accused in a shooting outside of a Spartanburg night club.
Man sentenced to 6 years for fatal crash
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a 2013 car crash that killed a Claflin University student.
More SC residents driving to Thanksgiving feast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AAA Carolinas says South Carolinians traveling this Thanksgiving holiday will enjoy the lowest gas prices in five years.
SC to preserve nearly 32,000 acres this year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Conservation Bank plans to buy 26 properties totaling 31,600 acres this fiscal year.
Woman charged with fleeing with child seeks bond
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A woman arrested in Australia on charges of abducting her infant daughter from South Carolina 20 years ago wants to be free on bond. Federal prosecutors oppose the idea. They say there's a risk Dorothy Lee Barnett will flee again.
Columbia airport set to hold 5th runway run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Metropolitan Columbia Airport is hosting its fifth "runway run" to raise funds for the military support group USO.
USC agrees to sell coastal plantation for $4M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has agreed to sell a 1,500-acre Lowcountry coastal plantation for the $4 million asking price.
SC jobless rate increases for 4th month in a row
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate increased slightly from 6.6 percent to 6.7 percent in October, the fourth monthly uptick in a row.
ATF: 2 injured while burning dynamite in SC
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (AP) — State and federal authorities are investigating after two people were injured following a dynamite explosion in Leesville.
Bill Cosby Appearance in South Carolina Postponed
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Officials in Florence say a performance by Bill Cosby scheduled for next year is off for now.
SC Unemployment Rate Update
Columbia, SC (WOLO) Unemployment is up for the fourth month in a row in South Carolina. The Department Of Employment And Workforce says the October jobless rate was six point seven percent in October.
