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Makers of Ragu announce its sauces may have plastic in it

(CNN) – The FDA announced that the makers of Ragu is voluntarily recalling its pasta sauces because they may contain pieces of plastic. There have been no reports of injuries so far. The recalled sauces are listed on the FDA’s website here. Anyone who purchased an affected product can call the company’s customer service hotline to receive a coupon for…

New UofSC president says he’s eager to work with students, faculty

Caslen says great leadership is contingent on how well he works with "Team Carolina"

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –In his introductory press conference, Bob Caslen said he is eager to move past the controversy surrounding his appointment and help the students and faculty succeed in any way he can. After he learned that the Board of Trustees wanted to move on with the search to find their next president, Bob Caslen considered other jobs. In…

Wife of Lexington Co. deputy seriously hurt in crash thanks community for support

More than $30,000 has been raised so far to help a Lexington Co. deputy that was seriously injured in a crash back in June.

Lexington County, S.C. (WOLO) — More than $30,000 has been raised so far to help a Lexington Co. deputy that was seriously injured in a crash back in June. A drunk driver hit him head-on after crossing the median. Brittany Hall is a stay-at-home mom with four young children, 8-year-old twins, a 7-year-old and a 6-year-old. Within 48 hours of…

FDA recalls some Target, Fresh Market products over listeria concerns

(Photo: FDA) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — “The Fresh Market” and Target are recalling some of their salads and sandwiches for listeria contamination concerns. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says there are 2 different brands they’re focused on right now –  both made by Elevation Foods. Those brands include, Archer Farms and Fresket. Archer Farms is recalling its’ egg salad…

UofSC’s president-elect addresses comments about binge drinking, sexual assault

He also tells everyone to call him "Bob", says he wants to move forward from his military career

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – President-elect Lt. General Robert Caslen held his first press conference Monday since being voted in as the University of South Carolina’s next president. The university’s Board of Trustees voted 11-8 in favor of Caslen on July 19th. During the press conference at the USC School Law Caslen address comments he made about binge drinking and sexual…