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Consumer Minute: Cutting down Credit Card Debt

In this consumer minute, Crysty Vaughan shares tips on cutting down debt and finding the best balance for your credit card.

HomeWorks Still 'Homeless,' Needs Warehouse

The sale of a10,00 square foot facility of open space HomeWorks of America uses to house its materials, supplies and gear has sent founder Hank Chardos and his staff on a weeks-long scavenger hunt for a new space, to no avail.

Duke Energy, utilities panel to discuss coal ash

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy officials and environmentalist plan to discuss coal ash issues with the agency that regulates utilities in South Carolina.

SC rep hosting forum on health care reform

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia residents are getting a chance to learn more about how to get insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

SC chefs offer their cuisines for USC scholarship

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Chefs from around South Carolina are offering tastes of their cooking on the University of South Carolina's historic Horseshoe to support scholarships.

Man gets life for killing 9-month-old; grandmother

MANNING, S.C. (AP) — A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of killing his 9-month-old son and the child's grandmother in Clarendon County/

Cleaning van ambush suspect gets 30 years

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A 19-year-old man who ambushed a couple in their cleaning van during a robbery in Orangeburg County has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Duke Energy to meet with SC utilities commission

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy officials say they'll discuss coal ash issues with the agency that regulates utilities in South Carolina.

DHEC to host open houses

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control will be holding Health Department Open Houses to give information on what the department does.

Boil Water Advisory

Some West Columbia Residents are placed under a boil water advisory Saturday night.

Mummified Remains Discovered

A man taking pictures of abandoned homes makes a gruesome discovery.

Newberry County Deadly Crash

A highway is closed for hours after a woman is killed in a head on collision with a tractor trailer.

Columbia holding youth baseball, softball expo

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is holding a youth baseball and softball expo.

Columbia match showcases international soccer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An event scheduled for the weekend is showcasing the talent of international soccer enthusiasts in the Columbia area.

Martin: Law needed to avoid 2nd election debacle

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senate Judiciary Chairman Larry Martin warns another election in South Carolina could be thrown into chaos unless the Legislature passes a law dealing with the structure of county election offices.

Tractor trailer accident blocking Newberry Highway

Newberry officials are on the scene of a tractor trailer accident. Highway South of Whitmire blocked. Hazmat crews on scene.

SC judge considers Harrell's investigation request

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge in Columbia is considering a request from House Speaker Bobby Harrell to remove South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson from an investigation of a complaint against the speaker.