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Community celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. with a Manifestation Mixer

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ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (WOLO) – Community members in Saint Matthews gathered to celebrate Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with a Manifestation Mixer. Event organizer Dominique Doe is an accounting and spiritual coach who says she held the event because South Carolina does not have enough Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. Doe says the mixer continues Reverend Kings’ dream which…

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Traffic stops lead to DUI arrest, drug charges, stolen firearm recovery in Lexington County

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LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) Multiple traffic stops result in the arrest of multiple people in Lexington County. According to the Lexington County Police Department, along with answering calls for service on Saturday, January 14th, deputies were busy with twenty traffic stops where a driver was arrested for DUI, the discovery of other alcohol violations, multiple drug charges, and the recovery…
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Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at city hall in Camden

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CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO) – Community members in Camden gathered to celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, January 14th. This was the second Martin Luther King Jr. celebration held on the steps of the city hall. Members of the NAACP, Concerned Community of Kershaw County, Unity in the Community, and Kershaw schools participated in the event. Students who…

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New map shows maternity deserts in South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A new map shows maternity care deserts in rural counties in South Carolina. The Maternity Care Services map was created by University of South Carolina alumna Taylor Olson and the map also showcases state clinics, hospitals, and licensed midwives for mothers in need of services.  Giving birth to a healthy baby can require a long trip…

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DHEC warning residents to mask up

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Nearly all counties in South Carolina have high or medium levels of covid-19 cases, according to the Center for Diseases Control. “All but two counties is in the high or medium metrics with them even spit almost – 21 high, 23 medium. We’re seeing that in majority of the state. Certainly anywhere you have people more…
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One man injured in Richland County apartment shooting

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ABC Columbia News (FILE) RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An investigation is underway after one person was shot an apartment complex in Richland County. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, on Saturday at 11 p.m. deputies responded to an apartment complex at 2012 Faraway Drive for a report of a person shot. Investigators say when deputies arrived they found…
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Salvation Army of the Midlands discuss holiday results

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ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Salvation Army of the Midlands says holiday donations went fairly well during the season. Area Commander Major Mark Craddock says they surpassed their red kettle goal of $200,000 with donation totaling at $230,000.  Also, over 2300 children received Christmas assistance through the Angel Tree program. Major Craddock says despite having challenges in the…

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Wet Willie’s Columbia location says goodbye for now

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(Source: Wet Willies Facebook) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –  Wet Willie’s downtown location is saying goodbye to Columbia, well at least for now. The popular downtown restaurant is located on Gervais Street and is known for its daiquiris and food. In a Facebook post, the restaurant released a statement saying, “We are sad to say goodbye for now as we have…

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