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Plastic bag ban clears first hurdle in Richland Co.

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO, AP)–Richland County is on its way to banning single use plastic bags. Councilman Jim Manning confirms that at Tuesday night’s county council meeting the council gave the ordinance initial approval. Instead of plastic bags stores would either have to have customers use reusable bags or paper bags made from recycled material. Businesses who do not comply…

Free pet clinic for low income families, homeless

(Photo: Street Dog Coalition) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —A local coalition is making it their mission to help low income residents, and those who are homeless, to get free clinical medical care for their furry family members. Those who choose to attend will get to have their animals vaccinated for free, have physical exams, parasite control, will be given pet food,…

Hamburger and hot dog buns recalled over possible choking hazard

(Photo: WTFS/ABC) —- Hot dog and Flowers Food, Inc. Is voluntarily recalling hamburger and hot dog buns the company says were sold in 18 different states including right here in South Carolina. According to the manufacturer, the product is being taken off store shelves because of the possible presence of small plastic pieces they claim were introduced during production of…

USC Student Government responds to Governor’s calls for vote on new School President

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina’s Student Government body is responding to news that Governor Henry McMaster wants to have a vote Friday on the school’s new President.   A member of the USC Board of Trustees, Charles Williams, tells ABC Columbia News that McMaster reached out to him and others on the board, in an effort…