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The Reasons Behind Rising Premiums

[gtxvideo vid='KKqAf9lr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KKqAf9lr.jpg' vtitle='Open Enrollment - Cost of Rising Premiums'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Health insurance premiums for theย Affordable Care Act's benchmark silver plan for 2017 have risen an average of 22 percent. University of South Carolina clinical associate professor…

Rules to Protect Internet Privacy

[gtxvideo vid='iqQEBc0t' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iqQEBc0t.jpg' vtitle='Rules to Protect Internet Privacy'] Consumer-- Power to the consumer, that's what the Federal Communications Commission says its' new rules on internet usage will provide. The commission voting to include rules that require internet providers get a…

New Damage Estimates for parts of Coast after Hurricane Matthew

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) - New research shows that Hurricane Matthew dealt an almost $20 million hit to the tourism industry on Hilton Head Island. The research was compiled by John Salazar the director of USC-Beaufort's Lowcountry and Resort Islands Tourism…

Toyota Air Bag Recall Expands

[gtxvideo vid='B1RC219i' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B1RC219i.jpg' vtitle='Toyota Air Bag Recall Expands'] CNN- Japanese automaker Toyota said Wednesday it's recalling another 5.8 million vehicles around the globe because of Takata's exploding airbags. That brings the total number of vehicles Toyota has called back since…

Lawmakers Not Ready to Fast Track Repairs on State Parks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina legislators have put the brakes on requests to make quick repairs to two beach-front parks ravaged by Hurricane Matthew, saying the state's tourism agency needs a plan addressing all its parks. A legislative panel…

Report: Identity Thieves Targeting Children

[gtxvideo vid='P5kXfygC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P5kXfygC.jpg' vtitle='Report: Identity Thieves Targeting Children '] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Grace Joyal with this Special Report on Thieves targeting Child Identities. Consumer officials say there have been cases where thieves have used a child's social security number for as…

DHEC to Offer Breast Cancer Screenings

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- October is breast cancer awareness month. Thursday the State Department of Health and Environmental Control announces they are partnering with the Best Chance Network to provide breast cancer screenings to women who otherwise would not be able…

Deputies Investigating Club Bliss Shooting

[gtxvideo vid='jgfV1y2A' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jgfV1y2A.jpg' vtitle='Deputies Investigating Club Bliss Shooting'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- For the second time this month, deputies say a Columbia nightclub is the scene of a shooting. Richland County Deputies say at 3am Thursday a man was told he…

Early Voting: More Good Signs for Clinton in Key States

The millions of votes that have been cast already in the U.S. presidential election point to an advantage for Hillary Clinton in critical battleground states, as well as signs of strength in traditionally Republican territory.

Haunting Halloween Fun

Looking for some ghoulish fun? Look no more. ABC Columbia News has a list of events happening around town sure to put a little spooky fun in your Halloween.

Dracula: Ballet with a Bite

Dracula and his Maidens are back in the Capital City for their Halloween performance of Dracula, Ballet with a bite. Click here to find out how you can get tickets to check out the cult classic.

Mother Charged in Baby's Death

Authorities have charged a woman with unlawful conduct towards a child after the infant died on August 3 of a drug overdose.

Wednesday Morning Menu

If you are looking for the latest happenings here in the Capital City, look no more. ABC Columbia has you covered in your Wednesday Morning Menu.

Medical: Menopause Treatments

[gtxvideo vid='Wds2Odwo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Wds2Odwo.jpg' vtitle='Medical: Menopause Treatments'] CNN-- In this health story we explore the medical genetics behind hot flashes. Plus, a new look at treating the symptoms of menopause. Kim Hutcherson reports.  

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