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Consumer Recall

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Image Courtesy: FDA CNN (WOLO)– A consumer recall for teething tablets has been issued by consumer officials. Two types of the teething products have been recalled, the Food and Drug Administration announced.The FDA said Standard Homeopathic Company in LA,  is recalling Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets and Hyland’s Baby Nighttime Teething Tablets sold in retail stores. Standard Homeopathic Company, maker of Hyland’s…
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Death of 4 Inmates Brings Awareness to Mental Health in Prisons

Alexis Frazier

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Psychiatric care for inmates in state prisons has come under scrutiny following the incident at Kirkland Correctional Institute. Mental health experts sauy something needs to be done because there are more prisoners then there is help. “People are not criminals because they have a mental illness, they have a disease that needs to be treated,” Executive Director…
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City of Columbia: National Community Development Week

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The city of Columbia is celebrating National Community Development week. Monday at the kick off, Mayor Steve Benjamin took the time to recognize all the programs that benefit from community development. Benjamin also pointed out that some of the programs could be cut if President Trump’s Budget proposal is approved.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: City…
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Former VP Biden Honors Hollings During SC Statue Dedication

ABC Columbia Staff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Former U.S. Sen. Ernest “Fritz” Hollings of South Carolina is being honored outside the federal courthouse in Charleston that used to bear his name. Former Vice President Joe Biden is the main speaker Monday at the dedication of a Hollings statue outside the J. Waties Waring Judicial Center. Hollings made the unusual request in 2015 that…
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Experts Discuss Best Ways to File Taxes at the Last Minute

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The deadline to file your state and federal taxes is tomorrow, April 18, 2017. If you have not filed yours yet. Experts say you are not alone. “45 million taxpayers wait until April to file,”began local H & R Block Ofiice Manager Gina Falletta.  “A lot of times people have life changes. Whether they have a baby,…
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Dozier Staying in Draft, Ending Gamecocks Career

Greg Brzozowski

Five days after PJ Dozier announced his intentions to declare for the NBA Draft, word leaked Monday that he’ll be staying there. The Spring Valley alum and former high school All-American is reportedly signing with an agent, ending his collegiate eligibility, and turning pro. The news was first reported by The Vertical. The Gamecocks’ 6’6″ guard said last week he…
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Concealed Weapons Bill in SC

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) –Gov. Henry McMaster supports legislation allowing adults to openly carry a handgun in South Carolina without a permit. McMaster’s spokesman Brian Symmes said Friday the Republican governor thinks the bill is constitutional and would “sign it if it reaches his desk.” That is unlikely to happen this year. The House passed the bill 64-46 last week. Opponents…