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Big brother turned life saver gets a heroes welcome from Hollywood

The 6 year old boy was mauled by a dog while trying to protect his little sister

(CNN) — A six-year-old Colorado boy who saved his younger sister from a dog attack, is adding a sweet reward to his honors. Bridger Walker is recovering after needing more than 90 stitches and surgery on his face after he jumped in front of the dog that was going after his little sister. Now, he’s getting praise from Hollywood stars…

SC Agriculture Dept. urging residents to be on lookout for seeds in the mail

Mystery seeds that are popping up in area mailboxes could are of unknown origin

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Don’t plant those seeds! Some South Carolinians are getting mystery seeds in the mail, that they did not order. State agriculture officials say they are warning anyone not to open the seeds. According to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, they are working with Clemson University’s Regulatory Services division, to investigate after residents reported receiving packages they…

Free drive through Coronavirus screenings across SC: Where to get tested

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, there are numerous testing sites across South Carolina and they are free. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, they are working with community partners to set up free mobile testing clinics throughout the coming weeks. DHEC says there are 96 mobile testing events…

SC Tax Free weekend is August 7-9

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina is set to host a tax free weekend. The state’s annual Tax Free holiday is set for August 7-9, 2020. During the weekend, certain items will be exempt from the state’s six percent sales tax. You can purchase everything from pencils and pens to backpacks some clothing, even computers. But remember, not everything is tax…

DHEC hosting more than 100 mobile Coronavirus testing sites across SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get screened for Coronavirus, there are numerous testing sites across South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, they are  working with community partners to set up free mobile testing clinics throughout the coming weeks. DHEC says there are are 102 mobile testing events scheduled through August…

Richland Library hosts virtual ‘Let’s Talk Race’ event

Speakers will discuss systemic racism in the state and country

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Next week the Richland Library will continue to open the conversation with the community about race relations with its ‘Let’s Talk Race’ program. Next Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 you can join the library online where speakers will address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country. The library says programs like these are…

Lexington Police help residents ‘chill out’ in summer heat

Operation 'Cool Down' is now underway as summer heat hits the Midlands

Image: Lexington Police Department Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is working to make the summer heat a little more bearable for residents in need . Chief Terrance Green says for the last ten years they have been giving away box style fans for anyone in Town of Lexington that may not otherwise have access to one as…

Prices at the Pump on the rise

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are headed to get gas this week, you’ll notice prices are on the rise. According to AAA, prices jumped ten cents over last month. Drivers in the Midlands are now paying an average of $1.92 a gallon. Still, gas prices in Columbia are nearly sixty cents a gallon cheaper than the same time last year….