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Four Children Killed in Crash on I-95 in Colleton County

Grace Joyal

Courtesy of Colleton Fire COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Four children were killed in a crash early Friday morning along I-95 in Colleton County, Colleton Fire reports. The department says crews responded to the crash around 4:30 a.m. at mile marker 44 southbound, where they found a car trapped under a tractor trailer. Five people were trapped inside. Both lanes of southbound…
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SC Prisons Open Up Program for Veterans Behind Bars

ABC Columbia Staff

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 South…
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State Officials Expect Additional $446 Million Next Year

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The State Board of Economic Advisors say South Carolina budget-writers can expect to have an additional $446 million next year. The State newspaper reported the forecast Thursday includes nearly $140 million reserved for one-time expenditures, if the state ends up with a surplus. Another $16 million will be available because less money will be needed to…
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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…