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Classical musicians share their craft with inmates at Broad River Correctional

Eric Genuis has been touring prisons across the country for twenty years

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –For the last twenty years, a classically-trained piano player has been visiting prisons across the country to share the gift of music. On Wednesday, he brought a group of world-class musicians inside the walls of Broad River Correctional Institution. Behind walls where some think hope is lost, Eric Genuis says every note on a piano and every…

‘I’m very grateful, I’m thankful,’ Families pick up presents from Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program

The Salvation Army of the Midlands is spreading that love, thanks to tall the donations and volunteers that work to make this season merry and bright.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — It’s come full circle; on Wednesday and Thursday, families are picking up presents for this year’s Angel Tree program through the Salvation Army. “It means a lot to me, because some of us can’t afford to get our children things for Christmas. So to come here and feel the love, I’m just grateful,” said Tiffany Alexander,…

Caregiver accused of abusing elderly bedridden man

Image: Lexington Co. Detention Center Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a Yemassee woman they say is accused of abusing a man she was responsible for taking care of in his Chapin home. 69 Year old Janet Allan was arrested Monday and charged with five counts of abuse of a vulnerable adult in connection with…

Pro-impeachment protestors at statehouse join national movement ahead of congressional vote

(WOLO) – Dozens of protestors gathered in front of the State House to voice their disapproval for the President and their support for his impeachment. Protestors say it’s time lawmakers listen to what their constituents have to say in a time where the country needs strong leadership. The pro-impeachment protest at the State House was one of many protests staged…

Christmas comes early for a Goose creek SC lottery scratch off winner

Image:SC Education Lottery Columbia, SC ( WOLO)—  The holiday season is always a magical time, especially for a Goose Creek woman who couldn’t go back to sleep after scratching off an instant ticket that hit big. Lottery officials say, Denise Henderson went to the Publix Super Market along Saint James Ave in Goose Creek. Unsure of what to buy, the…

Triple homicide victims identified in Lexington

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- Three men who were killed at an apartment in Lexington have been identified. Branton T. Booker, 28, and Sheldon D. Livingston, 26, were pronounced dead at the scene,” according to Coroner Margaret Fisher. Duwan E. Williams, 27, was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Fisher said each victim died as the…

RCSD kicks off holiday safety checkpoints

Richland Co., SC (WOLO)— This holiday season it doesn’t matter if you’re naughty or nice, if you are not following the rules of the road. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is set to begin their holiday traffic safety checkpoints and tell ABC Columbia News, they plan to be out in full force throughout the county. Officials say their goal is…