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Caution before posting those back to school pics!

Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Law Enforcement agencies in the Midlands are urging caution before you post your child’s back to school pictures on social media. The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office has a few tips to make sure your child’s pictures aren’t the target of internet stalkers and predators. First, do not use your child’s full name. Do not include pictures…

Judge: Sen. Graham must testify in Georgia election probe

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Monday said U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify before a special grand jury in Atlanta that is investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies broke any laws while trying to overturn his narrow 2020 general election loss in the state. Attorneys for Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, had argued that his position as a…

The Blythewood Minors bring the bling back to the Palmetto State

Tyler Ryan meets the coaches and players of the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series Champions

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – What does 172 runs, 175 hits, 130 RBI’s, and an outscoring of opponents 172-29 have in common?  They are the stats of the 2022 Dixie Baseball World Champions, The Blythewood Minors. Marshall Dinkins, Head Coach of the team, made up of grade schoolers, says that this victory was a long time in coming.  ” We’ve been…

Saluda County Sheriff’s Office: Suspect arrested after stabbing man multiple times

(SOURCE: SCSO) SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A suspect is now behind bars after stabbing a man multiple times. According to the Saluda County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to John J. Rushton Road after a stabbing on Sunday, August 14th. Deputies say they found a male victim with multiple stab wounds to his body. The suspect, Killijah Herbert, fled the…

Mosquito Spraying to continue in City of Columbia

City of Columbia will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the season

ABC Columbia video image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will continue to spray for mosquitoes for the remainder of the Summer. According to City officials, in an effort to control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness, the City of Columbia will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the season. Officials say the…

Free Pet Adoptions this month at Columbia Animal Services

All adoptions will be free for the duration of the event, August 1 – August 31

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Looking for a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is taking part in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. According to shelter officials, Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity for shelter pets to find homes and it also helps ease capacity issues in local shelters. All adoptions will be free for the duration of the event,…