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Trick or Treat Map App

[gtxvideo vid='hDDwu72t' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hDDwu72t.jpg' vtitle='Trick or Treat Map App'] CNN- If you're headed out for Trick or Treating, there's a new app. It's called Treat Map and it's available on the social media site nextdoor.com It allows neighbors in Columbia to…

Gamecock Saturday Night

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s game day and ABC Columbia has all the highlights and game day recaps you need on Gamecock Saturday Night. Our Sports Director Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski break down the game day details, from USC to…

Red Cross Offers Safety Tips for Halloween

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As you and your trick or treaters get ready for Halloween, there are always some tips to help make the night fin and safer. Here are the following safety tips from the Red Cross:     Use only…

Hoops for Life in Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--  Get ready for Hoops for a good cause. Saturday the Richland County Recreation Commission is hosting Hoops for Life at Polo Park. The event kicks off at 11 am. According to recreation officials, they'll be raising funds…

Cost of Halloween: The Supehero Wins

[gtxvideo vid='T9P5ooYS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/T9P5ooYS.jpg' vtitle='Cost of Halloween: The Supehero Wins'] CNN-- For the first time in many Halloweens , the Cape is taking over the crown. Sales for Super Hero costumes this year have surpassed Princess costumes. Here's Mary Maloney with…

Health Minute: Child Vaccinations

[gtxvideo vid='bP0RFDVj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bP0RFDVj.jpg' vtitle='Health Minute: Child Vaccinations'] ABC NEWS-- Here's Dr. Timothy Johnson with the latest on child vaccines.  

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 the 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.

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