Author: Maria Szatkowski
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Supporters push for legalization of medical marijuana in S.C.

On Wednesday, people in support of legalizing medical marijuana took to the State House to call on legislators to pass a medical cannabis program this session.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, people in support of legalizing medical marijuana took to the State House to call on legislators to pass a medical cannabis program this session. South Carolina patients, health care professionals, and veterans were in attendance. They’re urging lawmakers to legalize medical cannabis and pass what they’re calling the ‘Compassionate Care Act.’ They said legislators,…
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S.C.’s transition to eWIC complete

On Tuesday, the South Carolina Department and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated the state's new electronic benefit card for families.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, the South Carolina Department and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated the state’s new electronic benefit card for families. The card is now offered by the Woman, Infants and Children program, or WIC. The new electronic WIC cards, or eWIC, is already being used by thousands of families across the state. It’s a convenient and paperless…
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Democratic presidential candidates link arms, march together to honor MLK

Hundreds followed the Democratic presidential candidates, as they marched from the prayer service to the State House for the King Day at the Dome ceremony.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Hundreds followed the Democratic presidential candidates, as they marched from the prayer service to the State House for the King Day at the Dome ceremony. Arm in arm, the candidates put aside their differences while they walked to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Once at the State House, seven presidential hopefuls spoke to the crowd. “We…
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Legendary cartoonist, who’s behind many childhood favorites, stops by West Columbia

If you recognize the artwork of the Flintstones, the Rugrats or the Smurfs; you've seen the work of Ron Campbell.
Maria Szatkowski,

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — If you recognize the artwork of the Flintstones, the Rugrats or the Smurfs; you’ve seen the work of Ron Campbell. This weekend, the legendary cartoonist is in West Columbia. “I started making cartoons in Australia for American TV in 1959, and I stopped making cartoons here in the United States in 2008,” said Campbell, retired…
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Midwives in S.C. rally for equal hospital access for their mothers

Midwives in South Carolina are hoping legislators adopt a new bill that would give their mothers equal hospital access, should something go wrong with their home delivery. 
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Midwives in South Carolina are hoping legislators adopt a new bill that would give their mothers equal hospital access, should something go wrong with their home delivery. Three different midwife groups from around South Carolina were at the State House Thursday to bring attention to this issue. “A midwife is a professional who takes care of…
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DHEC offering free radon test kits, encouraging people to test their homes

January is National Radon Action Month, which makes this the perfect time to make sure your home is safe from the gas.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — January is National Radon Action Month, which makes this the perfect time to make sure your home is safe from the gas. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging people to learn the risks of the gas and test for it in their homes. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas,…
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Teachers prepare for students’ return after tornado damages Kershaw Co. high school

Although North Central High School was nearly destroyed by a confirmed tornado this past weekend, students are expected to return to school on Wednesday.
Maria Szatkowski,

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO) — Although North Central High School was nearly destroyed by a confirmed tornado this past weekend, students are expected to return to school on Wednesday. They’ll just be at a new location. Teachers spent Monday and Tuesday at the old Applied Technology Education Campus (ATEC) getting ready. “Our old vocational site has three buildings right on…
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Cleanup continues in Kershaw Co. after tornado nearly destroys high school

Cleanup continues in Kershaw Co. after a confirmed EF2 tornado tore through North Central High School Saturday night.
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KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Cleanup continues in Kershaw Co. after a confirmed EF2 tornado tore through North Central High School Saturday night. The National Weather Service confirmed the EF2 tornado on Sunday, reporting winds to have been an estimated 130 mph. Even though the tornado nearly destroyed the school, it hit when all the buildings were empty. There were…
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2019 Annual Report shows 360% increase in S.C. human trafficking victims

On Friday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released the Human Trafficking Task Force's 2019 Annual Report.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —  On Friday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released the Human Trafficking Task Force’s 2019 Annual Report. The report focuses on the statewide efforts to prevent and prosecute these crimes, along with protecting the victims. The top five counties with reported human trafficking are Horry, Greenville, Richland, Dorchester and Charleston. But Wilson said just because a…
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Little piece of Australia in Columbia, how Riverbanks Zoo is hoping to inspire people to help

Animals are losing their homes and their lives because of the Australian brush fires, which aren't expected to slow down anytime soon.
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  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Animals are losing their homes and their lives because of the Australian brush fires, which aren’t expected to slow down anytime soon. There’s a little part of Australia at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, where staff say they hope their Australian animals inspire people to help. “We don’t know the impact, but we know it’s going…

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