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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital issues reminder of heat stroke deaths

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —the heat is on through out the Midlands, and it doesn’t appear it’s going anywhere anytime soon. While the temperatures continue to soar, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital wants to issue a reminder about the increase in heat stroke deaths that can happen during extreme heat like we are seeing. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, a little one…
Local News, Richland

RCSD: Driver deputies try to stop for speeding crashes along I-77

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Richland, Co. SC(WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a driver who refused to pull over and sped away from deputies Thursday night, ended up crashing along Interstate -77. Authorities say it happened near the Percival Road exit (Exit 13) around 8 Thursday evening. Deputies say the driver managed to get away from them for a while before they…
National News

Pack your patience for Memorial Day weekend travel

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Pack your patience as you get ready to enjoy the Memorial day weekend. If you are hitting the road, you won’t be alone. AAA says nearly 615 thousand drivers in South Carolina will travel for the holiday. And if you’re filling up before you hit the road, gas prices are averaging two dollars and 45 cents a…
Local News

Roll up your sleeves for Boots and Badges blood drive Friday

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s time to roll up your sleeves and help Midlands Fire fighters, Police and Deputies draw blood. And it’s all for a good cause. The Annual Boots and Badges Blood drive is held each year as we approach the Memorial day weekend. he goal is to see which agency,  entered in a friendly competition is able…
Local News, State

Declaration of EMS Week honors SC first responders

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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Emergency Medical Service workers from across South Carolina were at the State House Thursday. The Lieutenant Governor presented a proclamation declaring it EMS Week throughout the state. Officials say the declaration pays tribute to all of the men and women whose selfless dedication and extraordinary efforts help save countless lives each day. The White House proclaimed…

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