“Heroes in Blue” transforms into “Serve & Connect”
A Midlands based organization promoting positive relations between police and private citizens is changing its name – and expanding its reach in the community.
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Mother Accused of Giving Baby Marijuana
A North Carolina mother is behind bars charged with child abuse after police say she posted a video giving her baby marijuana.
The camel that strolled the State House…and other urban legends
There was a reason a camel was seen at the State House - it marked the return of a princess.
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Long time lead Columbia City Ballet dancer Regina Willoughby will hang up her pointe shoes with two final performances of Cleopatra on Saturday. According to Executive Director William Starrett, who originally wrote the performance for Willoughby nearly a decade ago, it marks the perfect final bow on a brilliant dancing career. Cleopatra will have two performances…
Making…and keeping…smiles bright is as simple as finding an Easter egg
Welvista is planning their second Smiles for Lifetime Easter egg hunt this weekend
CHAPIN SC (WOLO) Welvista, a locally founded non-profit, who has made it a mission to assist access to long-term health care to rural areas of South Carolina, is hosting their second Smiles for a Lifetime event on Sunday. According to Welvista CEO Juanita Wright, the Smiles for a Lifetime program raises money to provide “essential dental care to children in…
Home Advisor Sued for False Advertising
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Opioid Addiction Affecting Hospitals
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Police field call to wrangle roaming goats
ROSWELL, GA (WOLO) – Law enforcement near Atlanta had to respond to a different kind of call Friday. They responded to the scene where about 20 animals were roaming loose in a neighborhood. The goats, and one donkey, were supposed to be clearing a woman’s yard. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: Atlanta, Georgia, goats, grass, lawn, Roswell
Bobcat shocks sightseers boarding boat
PITTSBURGH, PA (WOLO) – An 18-pound bobcat played a cat-and-mouse game with a ship crew in Pennsylvania. The animal managed to sneak into a sightseeing vessel in Pittsburgh, just as hundreds of passengers were waiting to get on. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: animals, bobcat, wildlife
To Your Health: Understanding a Stroke
Hima Dalal joined Tyler Ryan to talk about the risk, signs, and living with a stroke
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off and the brain cells are deprived of oxygen and glucose needed to survive and will die or get damaged.If caught early brain damage can be prevented. According to Vital Energy founder Hima Dalal says that the…
Things get green this weekend in Five Point
The day promises fun for families, a run, music, and of course green beer
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-For the thirty-sixth year, Five Points goes green on Saturday, with the annual St. Pat’s in Five Points celebration. According to the Association’s Amy Beth Franks, the day will start with the Get to the Green walk-run at 7:30 AM. Franks also said that gates open at 9:00 AM, followed by the parade down Devine Street at 10. …
