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Veterans Day Freebies & Deals to Take Advantage of

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…

Bad Habits? Try Breakfast say Experts

[gtxvideo vid='CnY1tUuf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CnY1tUuf.jpg' vtitle='Bad Habits? Try Breakfast say Experts'] 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…

Veterans Day Parade in City of Columbia Friday

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…

Political Science Expert on Trump and the Election

[gtxvideo vid='LVnaCjKL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LVnaCjKL.jpg' vtitle='Political Science Expert on Trump and the Election'] 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…

Two People Found Dead at Home in Travelers Rest

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (AP) - Greenville County sheriff's deputies are investigating after two people were found shot to death at a home in Travelers Rest. Master Deputy Ryan Flood said deputies were called to check on a resident's welfare about…

New Zoo 5K to Kick Off Lights Before Christmas

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will kick-off its annual Lights Before Christmas with its first ever 5K, to benefit wildlife conservation and education efforts. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 19. The run…

Jewish Food Extravaganza Happening Sunday

[gtxvideo vid='u2wWSvmH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u2wWSvmH.jpg' vtitle='Jewish Food Extravaganza Happening Sunday'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Bubbie's Brisket and Bakery comes to Beth Shalom Synagogue on Sunday, November 13. The Jewish food extravaganza features savory and sweet treats. It takes place from 11 a.m. to…

Midlands Residents React to Trump Win

[gtxvideo vid='xa4IH2zu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xa4IH2zu.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Residents React to Trump Win'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Midlands residents woke up Wednesday morning with mixed reactions to President-elect Donald Trump. Our Grace Joyal hit the street to find out how people are feeling.

Deadlines Approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 21 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 21 counties have deadlines next week. They are Allendale, Bamberg,…

Burn Ban In Effect

Wildfires in parts of Georgia and North Carolina force the Forestry Commission to enforce a burn ban. Find out if it's in your in the area.

Local Holiday Shopping Kick-Off with Devine Night Out

Thursday, November 10th, is the annual Devine Night Out holiday shopping event! Devine Night Out has created a night filled with socializing, merriment and shopping, in hopes to promote local shopping during the holiday season. The event runs from 5-8pm…

‘Silent Voices’ Fighting Against the Homeless Stigma

[gtxvideo vid='pMlRdnXV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pMlRdnXV.jpg' vtitle=''Silent Voices' Fighting Against the Homeless Stigma'] ABC NEWS-- Homeless Helping Homeless presents an evening of music, spoken word, theater, dance, poetry and visual arts presented by homeless artists. Performances are based on life experiences of the…

Labor Department: Millions of Jobs to be Filled

[gtxvideo vid='XNx5ast1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XNx5ast1.jpg' vtitle='Labor Department: Millions of Jobs to be Filled'] (AP)-- Americans are deciding who will fill the nation's top job, but the Obama administration said there are millions more jobs waiting to be filled. U.S. employers posted slightly…

Suspect Wanted in Felony DUI

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--  Investigators are looking for a suspect in a Halloween afternoon collision on Cordova Rd. in Orangeburg County. Troopers with the highway patrol say Phillip Dalton is wanted for Felony Driving Under the Influence. According to Investigators Dalton…

Slager's Lawyer Challenges Probe of Black Motorist Death

A fired white police officer's defense lawyer hammered away Wednesday at the investigation of his fatal shooting of a fleeing black motorist, pointing out that citizens using a toy metal detector found evidence the state missed at the crime scene.

Key Race Results in SC

[gtxvideo vid='9RlPAVwN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9RlPAVwN.jpg' vtitle='Key Race Results in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--(AP) These are the Key Race Results in South Carolina from Congressional District Seats to State Senate Seats and Lexington Coroner. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott won his first full term…

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