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SC Troopers Kick off Safety Campaign

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Slow down, that’s the message from South Carolina Troopers as they launch a new safety campaign. ‘Operations Southern Shield’ kicked off Monday at the State House. According to the SC Department of Public Safety, from July 17 to July 23, law enforcement serving the Southeastern states of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee are mobilizing to increase…

First Sensory Integration Gym in South Carolina Opens in Harbison Area

All Ages and Abilities Welcome

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Ausome Gym is a new facility that features sensory integrated technology owners said will help children with special needs learn development skills in a safe atmosphere. “We offer virtual projectors so the kids can interact. They can roll through leaves, walk through bubbles, pop different things, walk through the creek, things that they are not capable…

Midlands Girl Is Law Enforcement’s Biggest Fan

Officers and state troopers couldn’t help but notice there’s a new sheriff in town.

As Abby flips through her First Responders Autograph book, she points to pictures with some of her favorite officers. “That was my old vest,” Abby said pointing to a photo of her greeting Deputy Chris mastrianni to her 7th birthday party. Seven-year-old Abby is in love with law enforcement and she got to meet a whole bunch of badges on…

Consumer Recall: Sabrett Hot Dogs

(CNN)–A consumer recall for those of you planning a picnic or cookout. Millions of pounds of Sabrett hot dogs and sausages — as well as similar foods sold under other popular brand names — have been recalled after customers reported small pieces of bone and cartilage in some of the foods, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection…

West Columbia Water Service Disruption in Certain Areas

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO_)– Residents in parts of West Columbia should expert water service disruption Monday and Tuesday due to the installation of new water lines. According to City officials, the new water lines on Rainbow Drive will require a disruption in service for City of West Columbia water customers on Monday, July 17, 2017, from 9 AM – 4 PM, and possibly Tuesday, July 18,…

New ABC News Poll: Trump Approval Rating

ABC NEWS–Americans give President Donald Trump the lowest six-month approval rating of any president in polls dating back 70 years, punctuated by questions about his competence on the world stage, his effectiveness, the GOP health care plan and Russia’s role in the 2016 election. Just 36 percent of Americans polled in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll approve of Trump’s job performance, down 6 points from…