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The Streak is Over: Pitt Stuns (2) Clemson, 43-42

Pittsburgh place kicker Chris Blewitt (12) celebrates with teammate Ryan Winslow after kicking the game-winning field goal in an NCAA college football game against Clemson on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Clemson, S.C. Pittsburgh won 43-42. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt) CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Chris Blewitt made a 48-yard field goal with six seconds left as Pittsburgh stunned No. 3 Clemson…

No. 22 Florida tops South Carolina 20-7 in Muschamp’s return

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp, left, greets Florida linebacker Daniel McMillian (13) after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Gainesville, Fla. Many Florida players greeted Muschamp, the former Florida coach, after the game. Florida won 20-7. (AP Photo/John Raoux) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — When they shook hands after the game, Florida coach Jim McElwain thanked…

Home Heating Safety Tips

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As the cooler temperatures arrive, safety experts want to remind you of the dangers of portable heaters in your home. Here are some safety tips from the Columbia Fire Department: All heaters need space. Keep things that can burn, such as paper, bedding or furniture, at least 3 feet away from heating equipment. Use heating equipment that has…

Sugar Boost and Caffeine

ABC NEWS– Grabbing an afternoon snack? Are you choosing the soft drink? Experts say you need to be cautious about that sugar boost. Here’s ABC’S Dr. Timothy Johnson.   Categories: Local News, National News, News

SC Prisons Start New Program to Help Veterans Behind Bars

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina prisons are starting a new program to help veterans behind bars prepare for life outside of prison. The Department of Corrections announced in a news release that on veterans with an honorable discharge will be allowed into the 96 spots at the MacDougall Correctional Institution. Prisons director Bryan Stirling says about 10 percent of…

Servicemen Reflect on Veteran’s Day and 2016 Election

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Hundreds line Laurel and Sumter streets for the annual veterans day parade in Columbia. as military members and state officials greet onlookers, veterans explain why events like these are important. “It’s hard to put into words but we need to be behind these people. Unless you’ve been in the service and been away from home, some have…