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New Diaper Changing Rule Set to Take Place

[gtxvideo vid='RZbK8O00' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RZbK8O00.jpg' vtitle='New Diaper Changing Rule Set to Take Place'] CNN--ย Diaper changing time will soon get easier. President Barack Obama has signed the Bathrooms 'accessible in every situation act' The new guidelines requires that both men and women's restrooms…

Three Claflin University Students Killed in Collision on I-77

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a triple fatality. It happened just before six Thursday evening along Interstate 77 near the Killian Rd. Exit. Troopers say the victims were traveling southbound on I-77 in…

Floodwaters and Damage in Lumberton, NC

[gtxvideo vid='7PxYhkGX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7PxYhkGX.jpg' vtitle='Floodwaters in Lumberton, NC'] Lumberton, NC (WOLO)-- ABC Columbia's Will Kennedy headed to Lumberton, NC, one of the hardest hit areas due to major flooding. Families without homes, businesses under water, the scenes are heartbreaking for the…

Healthcare: Open Enrollment Tips

[gtxvideo vid='C0I2g2Ee' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/C0I2g2Ee.jpg' vtitle='Healthcare: Open Enrollment Tips'] CNN-- It's that time of year for many employees. Open Enrollment. But picking out health insurance can be tricky. Mary Maloney has some tips to keep in mind.  

New Lexington Ampitheater

[gtxvideo vid='g3xv8O89' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/g3xv8O89.jpg' vtitle='New Lexington Ampitheatre'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--The Town of Lexington has a new spot for entertainment. Town officials have officially cut the ribbon on the New Ampitheater. The Icehouse Ampitheater on West Main Street is a 900 seat…

Governor Haley Updates Hurricane Mathew Recovery

[gtxvideo vid='2JnhdRLk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2JnhdRLk.jpg' vtitle='Governor Haley Updates Hurricane Mathew Recovery'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Nikki Haley updated residents on the status of recovery from Hurricane Mathew. Haley said Thursday , there has been a fourth death linked to Hurricane Mathew in…

Seasonal Jobs: Amazon Hiring

NEW YORK (AP) _ Amazon.com is adding 120,000 seasonal workers in an effort to meet an expected spike in demand during the holidays. The seasonal positions will be created at fulfillment centers, sorting centers and customer service sites in 27…

Haley: Fourth Death Reported Due to Hurricane Mathew

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A fourth death has been attributed to Hurricane Matthew in South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley said during a Statehouse news conference Thursday that a person died in Dillon County earlier this week while trying to move…

Governor Haley Updates Recovery Efforts from Hurricane Mathew

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- (AP) --South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley updated the public on recovery efforts from Hurricane Matthew Thursday. Haley and South Carolina State Officials addressed the state at a 3pm Press Conference from the State House. A fourth death…

Groups Works to Rescue Animals Stranded by Hurricane Mathew

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it's working to help animals stranded or left homeless by floodwaters after Hurricane Matthew. The society said in a news release Thursday that workers are…

Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival Set for October 21-23

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for fall flowers and plants at the South Carolina Farmers Market. Due to Hurricane Mathew the Midlands Plant & Flower Festival has been rescheduled. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has rescheduled the 7th ย annual Midlands…

Carbon Monoxide Dangers/Generator Usage Tips

[gtxvideo vid='DtggLuOG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DtggLuOG.jpg' vtitle='Cabon Monoxide Dangers/Generator Usage Tips'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Many hurricane victims could turn to generators in the coming days to help with power outages. But improper storage can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, say experts. Some people may…

Hurricane Mathew Damage Estimates in the Billions

(AP) - For a storm that inflicted less damage than many had feared, Hurricane Matthew nevertheless impaired or destroyed more than 1 million structures, forced businesses from Florida, South Carolina, to North Carolina to close and put thousands temporarily out…

Faces of the Flood: Rescue and Search in NC

[gtxvideo vid='Pwbuuudb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Pwbuuudb.jpg' vtitle='Faces of the Flood: Rescue and Search in NC '] Lumberton, NC (CNN)--ย Hurricane Mathew has unleashed chaos in Lumberton, North Carolina where residents continue to deal with rising flood waters. Search and rescue are ongoing, aerial and…

Tiny SC Town Under Water :Scenes from a Boat Ride

[gtxvideo vid='hLaw8NhJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hLaw8NhJ.jpg' vtitle='Tiny SC Town Under Water :Scenes from a Boat Ride'] NICHOLS, SC (WOLO)- The tiny town of Nichols, South Carolina is under water from a barrage of flood waters after Hurricane Mathew. Homes, streets, cars demolished in…

Power Crews Continue to Restore Power in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Power continues to be restored to electric customers across South Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Utility outage maps show that about 152,000 electric customers across the state remained without power on Wednesday afternoon. That's…

Horry County Prepares to Deal with Flooding into Next Week

HORRY COUNTY, (AP)--Residents in Horry County will have to deal with river flooding into early next week. The National Weather Service in Wilmington reported Wednesday that the Waccamaw River was flooding in Conway and that could worsen by Monday. The…

How to Help Hurricane/Flood Victims in SC

[gtxvideo vid='lfBKuElX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lfBKuElX.jpg' vtitle='How to Help Hurricane/Flood Victims in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Nikki Haley and the Central Carolina Community Foundation are increasing ย fundraising efforts of the One SC Fund to help victims of ย Hurricane Matthew. The One SC…

ABC Columbia at the SC State Fair: Pizza on a Stick

[gtxvideo vid='SZpp1buY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SZpp1buY.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia at the SC State Fair: Pizza on a Stick'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's that time of year when the rides are ready and the tasty treats are in abundance at the South Carolina State Fair.…

Insurance Expert on Hurricane Mathew Damage

[gtxvideo vid='cH79FiIr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cH79FiIr.jpg' vtitle='Insurance Expert on Hurricane Mathew Damage'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- For many that are facing damage to their homes due to Hurricane Mathew, the last thing you may want to think about is Insurance. But navigating the process…

Stop by and See ABC Columbia at the SC State Fair

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Come hit the midway with ABC Columbia for the South Carolina State Fair. Stop by our ABC Columbia Booth and take a selfie at the "Main and Gervais" sign. Meet the ABC Columbia Team and watch ABC…

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