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Veterans Day Freebies & Deals to Take Advantage of

ABC News

ABC NEWS– Veterans Day freebies & deals around the Midlands: IHOP: Free Stack of Red, White & Blue Pancakes Bruegger’s: Free Small Drip Coffee Applebee’s: Free Meal Chili’s: Free Entree from Special Menu Olive Garden: Free Entree from Special Menu LongHorn Steakhouse: Free Appetizer/Dessert Red Robin: Free Tavern Double Burger & Fries Zoe’s Kitchen: Free Mediterranean-Inspired Meal The Melting Pot:…
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Bad Habits? Try Breakfast say Experts

CNN

CNN–Wondering how to break those bad habits? Experts say it starts with a good breakfast. Start the day with foods that are high in protein and healthy fats say experts, and skip the sugary stuff like doughnuts and waffles to help you avoid an energy crash later on. Another bad habit is keeping your to-do list in your head. Trying…
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Veterans Day Parade in City of Columbia Friday

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The 38th annual Veterans Day parade in the City of Columbia’s is Friday. It’s known as one of the largest Veterans Day Parades in the Southeast. The parade starts at 11 a.m. from the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets, and travel southbound on Sumter Street ending at Pendleton Street near the State House. This year’s grand marshal will…
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Political Science Expert on Trump and the Election

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As midlands residents and the country continue to absorb the election and the transition plans in place at Donald Trump heads to the White House, experts are voicing opinions. ABC Columbia spoke with Political Science Chair Todd Shaw with the University of South Carolina, about the impact of the 2016 election and what the parties will need to…
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New Auto Recalls Issued

ABC Columbia Staff

DETROIT (AP) –Volvo is recalling about 74,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the front passenger seat belt may not hold people in a crash. The recall covers certain S60, S90, V60, XC60 and XC90 vehicles from the 2016 and 2017 model years. Volvo says in government documents that a buckle stud can come loose, allowing the buckle to…
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Baby Found in Dumpster Puts Spotlight Back on Daniel’s Law

ABC Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) The Claflin student who left her newborn baby in a dumpster has brought attention back to the issues of infant abandonments. I spoke with officials who want parents to know there are better options out there. “Daniel’s Law is the safe Haven’s act and it was established so that mother’s who were in a bad situation or…

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Governor Haley Issues Executive Order Seeking Removal of Richland Rec Commission Members

ABC Columbia Staff

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…