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USC vs. Georgia: Gameday, Concerts & Parking

Excitement is swirling in Columbia ahead of this weekend's match-up between the Gamecocks and the Georgia bulldogs. ABC Columbia has a preview of a few events.

SC deputies, police duke it out for a good cause

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Law officers are donning their boxing gloves and duking it out in Columbia for a good cause.

Double Shooting off Rosewood Drive

Richland County investigators tell ABC Columbia News they are on the scene of a double shooting in the Rosewood area.

Cops: Unconscious woman without help for 12 hours

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they have charged an Elloree man with involuntary manslaughter after he waited for more than 12 hours to call for help for his unconscious girlfriend.

Third Arrest Made in Five Points Assault

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police have arrested a third man in connection with a brawl that occurred in Five Points.

Haley's Chief of Staff Leaving

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Gov. Nikki Haley's chief of staff is leaving the governor's office to head up her possible re-election bid.

3 US Troops Killed in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Officials in Afghanistan say three U.S. troops and their Afghan translator are among at least 14 people killed by a suicide bomber on a motorcycle Monday.

City Shelter to Raise Funds for Injured Pets

The City of Columbia's Animal Shelter is raising money to help pay for the medical expenses of Junior and Leo, two dogs that were injured in a car accident on I-26, Tuesday, September 18th.

SC high school coach charged in sex abuse case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a coach at a Chesterfield County high school sexually abused two middle school students in Oconee County more than a decade ago.

GM issues recall for 40,000 cars and SUVs

GM says a faulty fuel pump in those vehicles could crack and cause a potentially dangerous fuel leak.

Improvement grant update for Decker Boulevard

Officials in Richland County will give an update on how an improvement grant is being used to spruce up Decker Boulevard.

Auditor: It will be years to fix SC State finances

ORANBEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An auditor for South Carolina State University says it will take years to clear up the finances at the Orangeburg school.

Changes to Medicare Coming Monday

Medicare says it's changing the way they do business which could mean changes for how often you go to the hospital.

Sled Impersonator Sought by Police

The Greer Police Department is searching for a man accused of impersonating an officer.

Fall Foliage Expected to Change Sooner this Year

The cooler weather is just one indicator that fall is here, but soon experts say you'll be able to see some colorful changes as well.

USC hosts event on Latino literature, education

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is hosting a two-day conference on the education of Latino children and how literature portrays them and their parents.