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64,000 customers still without power in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Crews have made significant progress on getting the power back on for everyone in South Carolina.

Homeless man dies from the cold in Sumter

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a homeless man found dead in an abandoned home in Sumter froze to death.

3.2 magnitude aftershock felt from SC earthquake

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials are reporting an aftershock from the earthquake that shook a large part of South Carolina and Georgia last week.

Tips for filing Insurance Claim from Winter Storm

Now that the ice and snow have cleared, you need to assess the damage. Here are some tips for filing an insurance claim.

Second Earthquake Rocks SC

A second earthquake hits South Carolina following a magnitude 4.1 that struck the same area Friday.

Deputies Search for Armed Robbery/Kidnapping Suspect

Richland County Sheriff's are searching for a man accused of robbing an area business and kidnapping.

Early Morning Shooting

An early morning shooting leaves a man in the hospital and Richland County Sheriff's searching for a suspected gunman.

Potholes to start popping up after winter storm

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina transportation officials are expecting a rash of potholes from two rounds of winter weather over the past two weeks.

Boy who died in gas poisoning remembered

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A Rock Hill mother whose son died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a North Carolina hotel is creating a list of hotels in South Carolina and North Carolina that have carbon monoxide detectors.

Crews make steady progress getting SC power back

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Utility crews are making steady progress getting the lights back on in South Carolina after the worst winter storm in a decade, although tens of thousands remain without power. .

More people eligible for SC autism services

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 900 people are eligible for autism-related services because of a change in the official definition of the disorder, but South Carolina has a waiting list for some kinds of help.

SC group's event to recycle unwanted electronics

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — If you have unwanted electronics on hand, now is a good time to put them to better use.

Hypothermia to Blame for Mans Death

An elderly man dies from hypothermia during this past winter storm.

Body found 4 days after Saluda County wreck

SALUDA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 29-year-old man has been found dead and still in his seatbelt four days after crashing his pickup truck into a creek in Saluda County.

Free Tax Prep offered in Sumter

Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina is providing free income tax filing services to those who qualify in Sumter.

Haley compares ice storm to hurricane devastation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says this week's ice and snow storm has devastated parts of South Carolina worse than a hurricane.

Winter Weather Slows Transactions at Gas Stations

Winter weather took a toll at your local gas station. According to GasBuddy, drivers stayed away from the pumps over the past week because of winter weather.

Ice storm hits rural SC especially hard

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Utility crews are making progress as they work to restore power to South Carolinians who lost service during this week's snow, sleet and freezing rain.