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New Study on Opioids

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The battle against the abuse of opioids rages on across the Country and in the State and a new study shows… the drug isn’t too effective. Information published by the Journal of American Medical Association found for patients dealing with pain,  opioids provided slightly less pain relief than over the counter or other non-opioid drugs. Experts…

Bentley releases plug-in hybrid vehicle

British luxury car maker, Bentley, just unveiled its first plug-in hybrid, the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid. The car is powered by a three-liter, V6 engine, assisted by an electric motor, rather than the eight of 12 cylinder engines available in other versions. The Bentayga Hybrid can be driven in three different modes. In its EV mode, it can drive using electric…

A Classic returns to the Fair Grounds

The Craftsman's Classic returns for a weekend of crafty crafts

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– The 35th Craftsman’s Classic opened Friday morning, and run through Sunday afternoon.  Over 100 craftsman from more than 25 states descend on the Fair Grounds for the annual festival that have been voted a “100 Best” show in Sunshine Artist Magazine. According to organizers, visitors can find contemporary, traditional, functional, whimsical and decorative treatments of pottery, fine…

The pig that helps teach smart savings

A local writer helps teach literacy and financial planning to children

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The Read Across America movement will include a special reading of “Lucky Duck and the Smart Plan,” a coloring book written by Robert Ariail, by SC State Treasurer Curtis Loftis at the Trinity Learning Center. The coloring book was for Future Scholar, and shares the story of how Papa Pig is saving for Lucky Duck’s college education. Future Scholar is State’s…