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Nearly Deaf Dog Overwhelmed by Sight of Her Soldier Owner

(ABC News) — A 13-year-old golden retriever was so excited to be reunited with her soldier owner after three months that the dog seemed to cry. Army Pvt. Hannah Foraker, 21, had never been away from home before, until she left for basic training for three months. When she came home to Cleveland for a visit, her elderly golden retriever,…

South Carolina’s Unemployment Rate Unchanged in January

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s unemployment rate was unchanged in January, compared with December. The Department of Employment and Workforce reported Monday that the jobless rate was 5.5 percent in January. The agency said the number of people who were working increased by nearly 11,000. The national unemployment rate in January was 4.9 percent. Government employment increased about more…

Watch: SC Aquarium Turtles, Mermaids and More

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to go under the sea at the South Carolina Aquarium. Our Crysty Vaughan met with Aquarium Experts to talk Turtles, Tortoises, snakes and Mermaids. The SC Aquarium will host Weeki Wachee Week Starting March 28th. It features a Mermaid show. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SC Aquarium, Tourism

President Obama Talks Race, Fatherhood With Ballerina Misty Copeland

President Barack Obama, with his daughters, Sasha, left, and Malia, speaks before he pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkey Abe, Nov. 25, 2015, during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. Susan Walsh/AP Photo (ABC News) — President Obama held a frank discussion on race and body image, and shared his insight as a father and…

Watch: Ballet and Business fundraiser

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — Two ballet companies come together to help the Capital city after October’s historic flood. Famed dancers Misty Copeland and Brooklyn Mac Talk to ABC Columbia News about a event that is keeping them on their toes to help . Click hear to find out more about the dancers, diversity in the world of artistic dance and how…

WWE Returns to Colonial Life Arena

Photo: Colonial Life Arena COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — WWE Live returns to Columbia when the makes its way to Colonial Life Arena on Saturday, May 15, at 7:30 PM. This live event offers you the chance to see some of your favorite WWE Superstars, including: Roman Reigns “The Lunatic Fringe” Dean Ambrose Chris Jericho “The Phenomenal One” AJ Styles “The World’s Largest Athlete”…

Police: 2 Stabbed with Barbecue Fork in Myrtle Beach Fight

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two people were stabbed with a barbecue grilling fork after an argument. Myrtle Beach police tell local media outlets they responded to a stabbing call at just before 1 a.m. Saturday. Two people told police one of them was trying to calm a man down after a fight when he bit the other…

Emergency Officials Holding 3-Day Earthquake Drill in SC

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State and local agencies are working this week to make sure South Carolina is ready for the big one. Starting Monday, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is hosting the state’s annual earthquake disaster exercise. The agency says it is coordinating with county and state emergency response officials to test their abilities to recover from…

SC Drivers Can Get Suspensions Reduced or Cleared

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — This week is driver amnesty week in South Carolina, a time when drivers with certain kinds of license suspensions may apply to have suspension time reduced or cleared. The Department of Motor Vehicles says the program assists drivers with license suspensions for having too many points or for driving an unlicensed taxi or vehicle. Other types…