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Prisma host Halloween Carnival fun for hospitalized children

Courtesy:Palmetto/Prisma (Previous Hospital Halloween event) Columbia,SC (WOLO)— They are little ones, dealing with some pretty big issues, and while they are hospitalized due to various conditions, Prisma Health wants to enjoy being a kid, and forget their ailment with some happy Halloween fun. Thursday October 31st,  Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands located at 7 Richland Medical Park Dr., Atrium will host…

Tips for a safe and Happy Halloween!

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Prisma Health Richland has some simple steps you can take to make sure your little ghouls and goblins have a happy trick or treating experience. Trick-or-Treating Make sure your child eats dinner before setting out. Children will be less likely to eat too much candy and will have more energy for the fun ahead. An adult should…

Dept. of Corrections to classify inmates by behavior

South Carolina Department of Corrections Columbia, S.C. (AP)–The director of South Carolina’s prisons says his agency will begin classifying inmates by their behavior behind bars, not the crime they committed. Corrections Director Bryan Stirling says the reclassification could reduce the number of maximum-security inmates by 4,000. There are currently about 7,000 inmates in maximum security in South Carolina prisons. Stirling…

One dead, one injured following fight at weekend party

Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)– One man was killed and another injured after a fight at the Hartford Community Center in Newberry county Saturday. Deputies say several people fired shots during the dispute. According to investigators they do not know much about the suspects due to the lack of cooperation from those who attended the party. We cannot solve these senseless…

Nearly 50 state Attorneys General, including SC A.G. Wilson are investigating anti-trust violations

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — forty-seven state Attorneys General, including South Carolina AG Alan Wilson, are now investigating Facebook for potential anti-trust violations. In a press release, New York Attorney General Letitia James said all of the states involved are concerned Facebook may have put consumer data at risk. The Attorneys General are also investigating whether Facebook has reduced the quality…

Police: car crashes into building in attempt to steal ATM

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Around 3am Monday morning Columbia Police say someone tried to steal an ATM by ramming a car into a building. Investigators say it happened at the CVS pharmacy on the 2700 block of Forest Dr. Fortunately no one was injured, and police say the suspects were not able to steal the ATM. No suspects are in custody at…