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Thursday, May 16, 2013  A jackpot of $475 million ranks as the second largest in Powerball history and third biggest overall.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The House has again approved a government restructuring bill that transfers many bureaucratic duties to the governor's office.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Morning WACH 5-15-13

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Powerball jackpot has grown to its third largest size ever. It sits at $350 million for this Wednesday's drawing.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Investigators say they have arrested an Orangeburg man who stole money from his grandmother, along with her electric wheelchair.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  South Carolina is honoring Boeing for its environmental record.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Berkeley County officials have discovered a man who was electrocuted at an electric substation in Cainhoy.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Powerful quake jolts China's Sichuan province, killing at least 156 and injuring thousands

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The South Carolina Supreme Court has tossed out a lawsuit against Treasurer Curtis Loftis filed by the board that oversees state pension funds for public workers.

Monday, April 15, 2013  South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has transferred the nearly $12 million needed to keep the state from defaulting and asked the state Supreme Court to dismiss the lawsuit against him.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A metal fabrication company says it is coming to Anderson County and will hire nearly 150 workers.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Bond has been denied for a man charged with murder after his parents were found shot to death at their Fairfield County home.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The son of a couple that was gunned down outside of their home has been charged with murder, according to Fairfield County Chief Deputy Keith Lewis.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  If you need help getting around downtown Columbia, there is a new way to hitch a ride: the city's new electric-powered shuttle car.