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Angel Trees up Through December 4th

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– COLUMBIA ,SC (WOLO)– Now is your chance to be an Angel for a needy child in the Midlands. ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the Salvation Army for the annual Angel Tree Project. The trees are located in Columbiana Centre and Columbia Place Mall. Just pick a name off the tree, and purchase a toy or…

Slager Trial Deadlocked, Desires to Continue Deliberations

The jury in the trial of Charleston police officer Michael Slager have yet to reach a verdict. The jury indicated Friday evening that they wanted to continue deliberating. The defense moves for a mistrial in the case while the state opposed. ABC News sources say the jury was deadlocked twice this afternoon and after the second time requested additional explanation…

178K Jobs Added, Unemployment Sinks to 4.6%

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers added a solid 178,000 jobs in November, reflecting the steady economy President-elect Donald Trump will inherit. And the unemployment rate hit a nine-year low of 4.6 percent, though mainly because many people stopped looking for jobs and were no longer counted as unemployed. Average hourly pay slipped after a solid gain the previous month. Pay…