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Former Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe dead at 95

(Image:AFP/Getty Images/CNN) (CNN) — Robert Mugabe, the founding father of Zimbabwe who ruled the country with an iron fist for more than three decades, has died, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He was 95. Rumors had swirled around the health of the ex-president, who spent months in a hospital in Singapore earlier this year. Details of what ailed him were a closely…

Dominion Energy gives tips on storm preparation

Columbia SC (WOLO)- Dominion Energy has been working hard week long preparing ahead of Hurricane Dorian. President of electrical operations Keller Kissam talks about our out of state help, restoring power, Safety in the home with emergency supplies, and other resources the company. You can help to report power outages in your area by registering your device through the Dominion…

Woman takes in nearly 100 dogs to give them shelter from Hurricane Dorian

Image: Chella Phillips/Facebook Nassau, Providence (WOLO)—Chella Phillips posted images on her Facebook that now has some calling her “The Dog Angel”.  After Hurricane Dorian hit the area as a category 5 Hurricane she made it her goal to rescue as many furry friends as she could, even saying in her Facebook post that she was sad that she had to…

One SC city ranks among best places to retire

Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- According to   http://Wallethub.com  only 23 percent of Americans reported that they’re quote, “very confident” they will have enough money for retirement. Today, the personal-finance website released results of a study showing some of the best and worst plcaes to retire, And South Carolina made the list. The 2019 confidential retirement survey show questioned adults 25 and older….

New College football team in the Midlands, ‘Black Knights”

Columbia SC (WOLO)- A new college football team is making its way to the Midlands. The Community Christian College,  is a California based school with a satellite location in Lancaster, South Carolina. The Black Knights will play its first game  in Chester, South Carolina Sunday, September 8th at 2 pm against the Central International College Cardinals. The team is lead…

Annual Eau Claire Unity Festival

Columbia SC (WOLO)-  Eau Claire Unity festival is an annual  community event taking place Saturday, September 7th from 2 pm to 7 pm located at the intersection of North Main Street and Monticello Road. There will be food, health screening as well as live entertainment. For more information about the Eau Claire Unity Festival, Click Here. Categories: Digital Exclusives and…

Chief Meteorologist John Farley updates Dorian’s potential impact on Midlands

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is continuing to track the path of Hurricane Dorian. John is following the storm and its potential impact on the Midlands. Hurricane Dorian forecast track, Sept. 2, 2019.ABC News Here is John’s latest update. Update. Still looks like the storm stays far enough from the Midlands such that impacts for us will be…

Chief Meteorologist John Farley’s latest thoughts on Dorian

(ABC News) The forecast track for Hurricane Dorian, Sept. 2, 2019. COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)–  Chief Meteorologist John Farley is continuing to track the path of Hurricane Dorian. John is looking at the potential impact of the storm on the Midlands. Here is his latest thinking on Hurricane Dorian: Best estimate: Storm will stay off the coast with its closest pass…

Local author launches children’s book “Herbie’s New Home” for children who stutter

Columbia SC (WOLO)-  Non profit organization “Every 1 Voice Matters” is launching its first book “Herbie’s New Home”. This book aims to bring awareness to bullying, low self-confidence and low self-esteem endured by children who struggle with speech impediments. Author Sherrikka Myers is the author of the children’s book For more information on the Lil’ Herbie Animated Series click here …