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Thanksgiving Travel Rush

You will not be alone on the roads when travelling this Thanksgiving. State Troopers are stepping up enforcement. They will be making traffic stops to check for DUI'S and Unbuckled Seat belts.

ABC Columbia & Salvation Army Angel Tree

You can help ABC Columbia be a secret Santa this holiday by helping to make a child's wish come true. The Salvation Army hopes a stop by an Angel Tree will be on your Holiday Shopping List

SC unemployment drops another half point in Oct.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina unemployment has dropped by half a percentage point for the second month in a row.

Haley admits hacking errors; revenue chief resigns

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says a report on a massive security breach at South Carolina's tax collection agency shows the state could have done more to protect personal information for nearly 4 million taxpayers.

Protests filed in 3 Statehouse races

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Election protests have been filed in three races at the Statehouse.

SCE&G reduces size of rate increase request

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. has agreed to reduce the size of a rate increase.

SC inmates learning how to care for horses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's prison system is showing off more than a dozen retired thoroughbred horses currently being cared for by the state's inmates.

Repo Driver Killed in Sumter County Shooting

Investigators are still trying to piece together a shooting in Sumter County that has left a repo driver dead.

Deputies: Career Criminal Arrested for Bad Checks

A career criminal with a lengthy rap sheet is behind bars, accused of writing bad checks.

Columbia Police Dept Offers Free App

Staying connected with Columbia Police is now at your fingertips.

Picking out That Perfect Christmas Tree

Once Thanksgiving is over, many Midlands families will prepare to decorate their homes for Christmas.

Walters Explores "10 Most Fascinating People of 2012"

You know the end of the year is closing in when iconic newswoman Barbara Walters names her 'Most Fascinating People' list.

Fallen Soldier Honored on 5 Month Anniversary

5 months ago an attack while serving in Afghanistan claimed the life of 30 year old Ryan Rawl, a decorated soldier who also served as a Richland County Deputy.

Man Dies After Being Shot in Lancaster

LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man was shot and killed in Lancaster because he and his killer were dating the same woman.

Rock Hill officer fired after DUI charge

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ A Rock Hill police officer has been fired after he was charged last weekend with driving under the influence,

100% Chance of Snow in Snowville!

We may not see snow anytime soon, but there's a 100% chance of fun at EdVenture Children's Museum.

Haley on Hacking Prevention: 'Cocktail for Disaster'

Gov. Nikki Haley says outdated cyber equipment and state officials dropping the ball were a 'cocktail for disaster' in reference to a report on a massive security breach at South Carolina's tax collection agency.