Oconee County rescuers have found the body of a boater who disappeared after his kayak capsized on Lake Jocassee.
Oconee County Fire Chief Charles King says rescuers found the man's body Sunday morning.
The Pickens County Coroner's Office says the victim was 25 year old Anlin Wang from Central.
King says Wang and his wife were together when their small kayak capsized Saturday. Although both wore life jackets, the he was unable to swim. The two lost contact about 10 minutes after they were thrown into the water.
King says it took the woman an hour to swim to shore and several hours more to flag down other boaters for help.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:17:37 GMT
Overnight thunderstorms left thousands of people in the Upstate and western North Carolina without power. Forecasters say there could be more on the way.
Overnight thunderstorms left thousands of people in the Upstate and western North Carolina without power. Forecasters say there could be more on the way.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:14:15 GMT
Officials say one person was injured during a roof collapse on South Street around 11:30 a.m. where construction crews were working to get lumber out of an old cotton mill.
Officials say one person was injured during a roof collapse on South Street around 11:30 a.m. where construction crews were working to get lumber out of an old cotton mill.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:05:49 GMT
How much can you get with $20 at a thrift store?
It's the song that rocked the airwaves and made bargain shopping cool. But how accurate is the video? What can you really get for $20? 7 On Your Side Reporter Rachel Kent put it to the test.
It's the song that rocked the airwaves and made bargain shopping cool. But how accurate is the video? What can you really get for $20? 7 On Your Side Reporter Rachel Kent put it to the test.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:00:51 GMT
A grassroots effort is gaining ground that would equip school buses with external surveillance cameras as a way to deter -- and ticket -- drivers who blow past stopped school buses. David Poag is a route
A grassroots effort is gaining ground that would equip school buses with external surveillance cameras as a way to deter -- and ticket -- drivers who blow past stopped school buses.
Since January 2012, what Powerball lottery numbers have shown the best chances of being picked? The following is based off statistics from Powerball.com.
Since January 2012, what Powerball lottery numbers have shown the best chances of being picked? The following is based off statistics from Powerball.com.
