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Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Are you trying to make a Thanksgiving Day feast on a budget? If so, News19 in on your side with helpful hints from expert chefs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The unemployment rate in South Carolina rose nearly half a percentage point in October, to 12.1 percent.

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has released the 2009 Scrooges and Angels list, which gives people insight into what charities are good at giving back.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 continues its onslaught on video game sales records. Activision says the first-person shooter grossed $550 million worldwide in its first five days of release, an entertainment industry record. The game bests previous record-holder Grand Theft Auto IV, which generated $500 million during the same timeframe in 2008.

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Kellogg Co. says the heavy rains that brought floods to parts of metro Atlanta in September contributed to problems that led to a continuing shortage of its Eggo brand frozen waffles.
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Your Money Matters

Cleveland, OH (WKYC) -- Black Friday is quickly approaching, but for many shoppers, saving money is at the top of their list this year.

Union, SC (AP, WLTX) -- According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former court clerk in Union County is the latest person to be charged with misconduct in a county rocked by scandals.

(USA Today) CEOs say they are experts at recognizing the brown-nosers, the Dwight Schrutes of The Office. Or, for those from the Leave It to Beaver era, think Eddie Haskell.

WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) -- A drill bit maker has announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations, adding up to 85 jobs.

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) -- Employment services company Monster is marking the opening of its customer call center in South Carolina.

NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart Stores will temporarily cut prices up to 60% on popular toys and video games on Saturday, almost a week ahead of the traditional sales blitz the day after Thanksgiving.

Columbia, S.C. (WLTX) - You may have seen the commercials from BlueHippo offering a brand new computer with guaranteed approval.

(USA Today) -- More than 15 million taxpayers could end up owing the IRS money next spring, an unintended consequence of a tax credit designed to stimulate the economy, the Treasury Department's inspector general for tax administration said Monday.

(USA Today) Though he's a seasoned business traveler, Kevin O'Connor isn't sure what to tip at hotels.

(USA Today) Here's one way to deal with the brutal U.S. job market: Leave the country.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Smaller cities and towns have lost some luster among upwardly mobile families seeking wholesome neighborhoods, a stable economy and affordable living.

SEATTLE (AP) -- American charities have seen a significant drop in giving already this year and the holidays aren't looking much better.

LAS VEGAS (USA Today) - "Two nights in Vegas for nearly nothing!"

Myrtle Beach, SC (AP) -- An airport on the South Carolina coast says it will again offer nonstop international flights beginning next year.

Clemson, SC (AP) -- Clemson University spent the most on travel of any South Carolina agency in the past year.

Honea Path, SC (AP) -- Officials are investigating the use of an Upstate rescue squad credit card after learning it was used for dating services.

(USA Today) - Robyn Davis Sekula of New Albany, Ind., gives gift cards to friends, family and clients every year, and this year will be no different.
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