Event raises awareness of genetic condition ‘Fragile X’
Dozens gather at the state house to bring awareness to a genetic disorder known as Fragile X
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Ice cream Sunday brings chill to your weekend
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) —- I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Especially with the sweltering temperatures we’ve been experiencing . Today, you Sunday July 21st, 2019 the dairy delight is recognized a a cool treat and the perfect excuse to chill out. President Ronald Reagan designated the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day with a…
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Duck Donuts celebrates birthday Saturday with 2 for 1 deals
(Image: Duck Donuts logo) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Duck Donuts is celebrating its second birthday and you’re invited to join in the festivities. The Donut shop is offering 2 for 1 deals to thank customers for their business over the past two years. If you go to one of their locations Saturday, officials say you can take advantage of…
Former jailer arrested for sexual conduct with a minor
PICKENS COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A former Pickens County Detention Center officer is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Raymond Whitmire, 50, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor after investigators say he knowingly and willfully sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl in February. Whitmire is being held at the Pickens County Detention Center. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Meet the person selected as the 29th President of UofSC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Who is General Robert Caslen? Caslen is a retired Lieutenant General and a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and holds a Master’s of Business Administration degree and a Master’s of Science degree. Caslen served as Senior Counsel to the President and Interim Chief Financial officer at the University of Central Florida. His…
Man accused of repeatedly using steel toe boots to beat, kick woman in face, choke with blanket
(photo: Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department/Alton Goolsby) ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff Office has arrested a Neeces man accused of Attempted Murder, Domestic Violence of High and Aggravated Nature, Malicious Injury to Personal Property. The Sheriff’s office says 31 year old Eric Goolsby, of Neeces was arrested after deputies were called to a home on Lower Cherokee Road…
Orangeburg man accused of pulling gun on officers arrested
(Image: Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department /Timothy Hampton) ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) –The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 41 year old Timothy Hampton accused of several crimes, including pulling a gun on approaching Investigators. According to authorities, investigators were traveling on Edisto Drive just after midnight when they say they saw what appeared to be suspicious activity on a side street…
Gamecocks greet the fans during Pigskin Poets
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Gamecock football players traded in their helmets and pads for books Friday, greeting the fans for Pigskin Poets. Several members of the gamecock football team, along with cheerleaders and Cocky took part in the event. The annual event at Drew Wellness Center is sponsored by the Richland County Public Library and aims to encourage kids to…
