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Wireless headphones recalled over burn hazard

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image:CPSC Columbia, SC (WOLO) Thousands of Happy Plugs Bluetooth Wireless II Headphones are being recalled. The company says the micro-USB charging cable packaged with Happy Plugs wireless headphones can cause the headphones to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Nearly 7 thousand of these items were purchased in the U.S., another 2,550 were sold in Canada. The headphones were…
Local News

For the Health of It: If the word is GERD, what is the word?

Hima Dalal from Vital Energy explains GERD to Tyler Ryan
Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder, also known as acid reflux, is very prevalent in western society as up to 30% of the U.S. population is suffering from this condition. The symptoms of GERD are heartburn, burning in the adam’s apple, bloating, difficulty with speech, difficulty with swallowing, sleep disorders, pain, nausea, and many more. Physical and Occupational Therapists can…
Local News, Orangeburg

Woman goes to store to quench thirst walks out with 250k

ABC Columbia Staff,

Courtesy: SC Lottery Columbia,SC (WOLO)— SC Education Lottery always says you can’t win if you don’t play, this case a woman did just that unintentionally. Lottery officials say a Bowman woman bought a soda and a lottery ticket, and it was the ticket that quenched her thirst. Saying, “I wasn’t thirsty anymore,” she admitted after winning $250,000 on the In The Money scratch-off….
Local News, Richland

RCSD arrest man accused of stealing items for sale on social media sites

ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man they believe is connected to multiple robberies. Terry Johnson Junior is charged with five counts of Grand Larceny after deputies say he would reach out to people selling items via social media or Craigslist and expressed interest in buying an item before authorities say he would…
Local News, Politics

Democratic presidential candidate Castro campaigns in SC

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Democratic candidate Julian Castro was in town Thursday afternoon. The former director of the department of housing and urban development met with members of the south Carolina democratic black caucus at pacific park for a round-table discussion on bringing an end to gun violence. Castro will visit Beaufort and Charleston Friday.   Categories: Local News, Politics
National News

Preparing for Hurricane Dorian to make landfall

CNN,

(CNN) — As hurricane Dorian draws near, Florida’s governor has declared all counties in a state of emergency. The state-wide declaration is a result of the uncertainty of the storm’s track. Governor Ron Desantis says he wants to give everyone ample time to get the resources they needs before the hurricane makes landfall. While it’s still too early to determine…
Local News, Richland

Dorn VA unveils simulator center to help train UofSC medical students

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —University of South Carolina medical school students and veterans affairs employees just got a massive upgrade. Thursday afternoon the Dorn VA Medical Center unveiled it’s new simulation center. The simulation center is designed to put training physician’s through trauma, emergency, and advanced cardiac situations without the added risks. The new center will train Dorn VA employees, medical…