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Man accused of kicking 15 week old puppy into hotel pool charged with Animal Cruelty

ABC Team,

(Image : WPDE/ABC) MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WPDE) — A man was arrested  Tuesday after reportedly kicking a 15-week-old puppy into a Myrtle Beach hotel pool. The incident happened over the weekend at the Hilton Ocean Enclave on North Ocean Boulevard. According to WPDE, an employee flagged down an officer to report the animal cruelty. A police report states that 23…
Digital Exclusives and Features, National News

Ice cream Sunday brings chill to your weekend

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) —-   I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Especially with the sweltering temperatures we’ve been experiencing . Today, you  Sunday July 21st, 2019 the dairy delight is recognized a a cool treat and the perfect excuse to chill out. President Ronald Reagan designated the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day with a…
Digital Exclusives and Features, National News

Duck Donuts celebrates birthday Saturday with 2 for 1 deals

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Image: Duck Donuts logo) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Duck Donuts is celebrating its second birthday and you’re invited to join in the festivities. The Donut shop is offering 2 for 1 deals to thank customers for their business over the past two years. If you go to one of their locations Saturday, officials say you can take advantage of…
Digital Exclusives and Features

Twitter followers grow for USC president-elect Caslen

Kimberlei Davis,

Twitter/@LTGRobertCaslen COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The newly-elected president of the University of South Carolina is growing in popularity on Twitter. In just minutes following the vote by the Board of Trustees, Robert Caslen has hundreds of new followers. Caslen says he is honored to be chosen to lead “this great institution and full recognizes the challenges the Board addressed to…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Big Red Barn Retreat hosts Summer Benefit Concert to benefit veterans and active military

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A local non profit is helping veterans and active military who are suffering from PTSD. An outdoor summer concert in Blythewood Friday night will help benefit that program. The annual Summer Jam Concert is put on by the Big Red Barn Retreat. According to organizers, a live concert with headliner DECARLO, featuring Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of the legendary…
Digital Exclusives and Features, National News

Thousands of stainless steel toasters reportedly leaking electric current recalled

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Photo: Consumer Product Safety Commission ) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —- The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Nearly 5 thousand Bodum Bistro toasters are being recalled, between the U.S. and Canada after the company says the toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, which poses a shock hazard to users. The items impacted in the recall…