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Home Heating Safety Tips

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As the cooler temperatures arrive, safety experts want to remind you of the dangers of portable heaters in your home. Here are some safety tips from the Columbia Fire Department: All heaters need space. Keep things that can burn, such as paper, bedding or furniture, at least 3 feet away from heating equipment. Use heating equipment that has…

Sugar Boost and Caffeine

ABC NEWS– Grabbing an afternoon snack? Are you choosing the soft drink? Experts say you need to be cautious about that sugar boost. Here’s ABC’S Dr. Timothy Johnson.   Categories: Local News, National News, News

SC Prisons Start New Program to Help Veterans Behind Bars

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina prisons are starting a new program to help veterans behind bars prepare for life outside of prison. The Department of Corrections announced in a news release that on veterans with an honorable discharge will be allowed into the 96 spots at the MacDougall Correctional Institution. Prisons director Bryan Stirling says about 10 percent of…

Servicemen Reflect on Veteran’s Day and 2016 Election

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Hundreds line Laurel and Sumter streets for the annual veterans day parade in Columbia. as military members and state officials greet onlookers, veterans explain why events like these are important. “It’s hard to put into words but we need to be behind these people. Unless you’ve been in the service and been away from home, some have…

Reaction: Governor Haley Seeking to Remove Richland Rec Commission Members

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Thursday Governor Nikki Haley issued an Executive order in regards to the Richland County Recreation Commission Board Members. In the Executive Order from the Governor, it states,  I hereby provide written notice to all members of the Richland County Rec Commission of the specific charges brought against them showing cause for removal from office. I hereby provide reasonable…