Author: Maria Szatkowski
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Seth Hopkins pleads guilty to child sex crime, sentenced to 20 years

The son of the man arrested in a deadly shootout with Florence Co. officers last year, will now spend two decades in jail.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The son of the man arrested in a deadly shootout with Florence Co. officers last year, will now spend two decades in jail. Seth David Hopkins pleaded guilty to child sex crimes Monday morning at Richland Co. Courthouse. Seth will receive credit for the 437 days he’s already served. He will also be required to wear…
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Spring Valley High School sends Make-A-Wish kid on Disney Cruise

Make-A-Wish South Carolina granted 209 wishes last year, thanks to community donors and volunteers.
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  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Make-A-Wish South Carolina granted 209 wishes last year, thanks to community donors and volunteers. One of those partners is Spring Valley High School, which has raised money to grant wishes the past five years. This year, students are sending LJ Thomas and his family on a Disney Cruise. “He is super excited about going on…
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DDSN hosts inaugural Holiday Market Square

For the first time, the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs hosted a holiday market to showcase locally made products by people with disabilities or special needs.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — For the first time, the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs hosted a holiday market to showcase locally made products by people with disabilities or special needs. “Well it was just an idea to bring together folks that are working in the community under an entrepreneurial type of spirit. Where they’re out there making…
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Salvation Army will provide Christmas gifts for 2,500 local children

The Salvation Army of the Midlands is working to make sure every child in need has a present to open Christmas morning.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Salvation Army of the Midlands is working to make sure every child in need has a present to open Christmas morning. Thanks to the generosity of the community, those children will have several toys and gifts. “All of the toy donations that have been given over the last few weeks, during our stuff-a-bus campaigns, and…
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Archaeologists investigating a Vietnam-era mock training village on Fort Jackson

Archaeologists are spending the week at Fort Jackson investigating what may have been a Vietnam-era mock training village. 
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Archaeologists are spending the week at Fort Jackson investigating what may have been a Vietnam-era mock training village. But there’s no documentation of it, so they’re working to figure out what’s exactly there. “It’s over 50 years of age, so it’s considered a historic resource and so they’re wanting us to come out and document. So…
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Every inmate in S.C. to get Christmas gift, thanks to S.C. Baptist Convention

On Monday, those gifts were assembled at Saint Andrews Baptist, thanks to volunteers and inmates.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Every inmate in South Carolina is going to get at least one gift this Christmas. On Monday, those gifts were assembled at Saint Andrews Baptist, thanks to volunteers and inmates. “Knowing that there is hope. Knowing that people still love us,” said James, an inmate with the South Carolina Department of Corrections. For more than 40…
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‘We always remain vigilant,’ Safety and security a top priority at Fort Jackson

With two deadly active shooter situations on military bases this week, it may raise concern over safety at these institutions.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — With two deadly active shooter situations on military bases this week, it may raise concern over safety at these institutions. Although not a naval base, Fort Jackson is the largest Army basic training site in the country. There’s thousands of people on the post at all times. “We do mourn the losses of brothers and sisters…
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Local women’s bowling league celebrates member’s 90th birthday

Jo Barnes is a member of the 'Thursday Belles' bowling league, and still going strong at 90.
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Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — Imagine being nine decades old, and still able to bowl twice a week. Jo Barnes is a member of the ‘Thursday Belles’ bowling league, and still going strong at 90. To honor such a momentous birthday, the Belles celebrated Barnes in style. “I just enjoy just getting out and throwing that ball and seeing how many…
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Don’t fall victim to a phone scam this holiday season, tips for keeping your money safe

The Columbia Police Department is warning people against another round of phone scams.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is warning people against another round of phone scams. As we approach the holidays, it’s important to remember that there are scammers out there who want your money. On Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department reported an attempted scan. A citizen said someone claiming to be a Dominion Energy representative threatened to turn…
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‘South Carolina is going to be a good place to be in 2020,’ Taking a look at next year’s economy

Economists are predicting another solid year for South Carolina.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Economists are predicting another solid year for South Carolina. The 2020 Economic Outlook for the state was presented at a conference on Tuesday. For the state, economists predict a slower growth in 2020, but no recession. At the conference, economists gave their full prediction of what next year’s economy will look like. “South Carolina is going…

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