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Disney, Eddie Bauer recalls baby inclined sleepers over safety concerns

(Image: U.S. Product Safety Commission) COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) –Eddie Bauer is recalling 24 thousand of their Disney and Eddie Bauer sleepers. The U.S. Product Safety Commission says the popular baby product was recalled after infant deaths were reported during use of similar products. According to (USPSC),  Infant fatalities have been reported while using other inclined sleep products, after the infants  they…

Second night of Democratic debate attracts more viewers than first

(CNN) — Wednesday night the second Democratic debate came to a close. According to Politico, the first night of the debate brought in 8.7 million viewers, a steep drop from the first night of the first debate on NBC which attracted 15.3 million. The second night of the first debates brought in 18.1 million viewers and also featured former Vice…

UofSC welcomes new president as past leader retires

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The end of the Pastides administration means the start of General Robert Caslen’s tenure as President of the University of South Carolina. Caslen does not begin his time in office without controversy after many students, faculty, and others protested the process by which he was appointed. Back in April during the initial Presidential search ABC Columbia…

Spanish-speaking hotline set up in Sumter after string of crimes believed to be targeting Hispanics

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – According to the Sumter Police Department, it appears someone has targeted Hispanics in a string of crimes in the city. The police department has set up a Spanish speaking hotline as a result. Three men dressed in all black started shooting at and killed two men on July 25th on Bowman drive. Both the victims were…

Department of Juvenile Justice holds graduation ceremony for more than 100 students

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — More than 100 students who are in juvenile jails across South Carolina are getting their high school diplomas. Wednesday morning the students donned their caps and gowns during a ceremony took place at the Department of Juvenile Justice’s (DJJ) main campus on Broad River road. According to the Associated Press (AP) officials say nearly two-thirds of…

Free Summer Concert Series extended to August 24th

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— The free outdoor summer concert series was initially set to wrap up Friday August 2, 2019, but Wednesday the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced two more acts added to the line up.The series will now run through August 24th. Mark your calendars! Officials say R&B group “Shai” and “Loose Ends” featuring Jane Eugene will perform at…