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Back-to-School supplies getting more expensive

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) Many students in the midlands will be returning to the classroom in the next few weeks and inflation is driving up cost for school supplies. The national retail federation is predicting inflation will add 40 percent more this year to the cost of school supplies. The federation also reports compared to the past three years 40% of…

Midlands resident helps victims of Kentucky flooding

As rescue teams continue to help victims of Kentucky’s flooding, some local Midlands residents are doing their part to help as well.

Bob Mann, a Gaston resident, arrived in Kentucky this past Saturday. He and other American Red Cross volunteers are currently camped out at the University of Pikeville. Each day part of his job is to help find places for flood victims to stay.

Law Enforcement agencies to celebrate National Night Out

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Law enforcement agencies across the Midlands will participate in National Night Out Tuesday evening. The annual event is a chance for officers to get to know the communities they serve through games, food, and music. Below is a list of some of the locations where events will take place. Clarendon Co. JC Britton Park 3057 Raccoon Rd. Columbia…

Deputies: 16 year old dies following shooting

Photo:Austin Page Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department say a teen shot Sunday afternoon has died. According to investigators, deputies were called to the 4100 block of Shorecrest Drive for a report of a shooting around 2:30 p.m. The Richland Co. Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Jaylin M.R. Mosby. This is an ongoing investigation and…

Cunningham picks former fighter pilot as SC gov running mate

Photo: AP Columbia, S.C. (AP)–Joe Cunningham has chosen Tally Parham Casey, a civil litigator who flew fighter jets during three combat tours over Iraq, to be his running mate in his quest to become South Carolina’s first Democratic governor in 20 years. “She’s one of the most impressive people that I’ve ever met,” said Cunningham, who previewed his lieutenant governor…