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Sheriff’s Departments offer property checks while you are away

Rob Dew,

Richland and Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–During the summer months a lot of people like to get away for a while, unfortunately criminals know that as well. Law enforcement officers say property crimes typically increase during the summer. Its with that in mind that the Lexington and Richland County Sheriff’s Departments offer property check services to keep an eye on your…
Local News, News, State

DHEC and PALSS encourage South Carolinians to get HIV and STD testings this week

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested for HIV and other STD’s this week for National HIV testing day. “We have an alarming rate of HIV in our city,” Carmen Julious, PALSS CEO, said. “We want to change that.” As of December 31, 2017, there are nearly 20,000 South…
Local News, News, Politics, State

SC legislators return to Statehouse one more time to talk to budget

ABC Columbia Staff, Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) – Lawmakers were back at the Statehouse Tuesday (6/25) for a one day special session. It’ll be the last time they’re here for 2019. The House and Senate were voting on Governor Henry McMaster’s 28 budget vetoes. The governor and legislators agreed on most of the state’s $9 billion budget so there was not much contention….
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Military families get a huge Starbucks salute with new store

ABC Columbia Staff,

Soldiers line up in an undated stock photo. Columbia, SC (WOLO)  —  Tuesday Starbucks dedicated a military family store in Columbia. The new Starbucks location is at 9007 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223. All of the stores created across the country have been strategically placed near military installations. The military family store is part of Starbucks military commitment that started in…
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More hemp farms sprout up in 34 counties across South Carolina

SCDA has granted more than 100 permits to prospective growers
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –More and more hemp farms are springing up around South Carolina. In the past year, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has granted more than 100 hemp farm permits, and with more producers growing the plant, one farmer says the possibilities are endless. Ever since he started growing hemp three years ago, Jason Eargle says the…
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SC Attorney General cracks down on illegal robocalls

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is pushing to give robocalls the dial tone. Tuesday June 25th, 2019, Alan Wilson took part in a nationwide campaign aimed at building public awareness to fight illegal robocalls. Officials say the social media campaign is part of “Operation Call it Quits,” a joint effort to put a stop on…
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Ariana Grande set to perform in Columbia in December

ABC Columbia Staff, ,

(photo courtesy: Colonial Life Arena) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop-star Ariana Grande will be heading to the city’s capitol in December. Ariana Grande announced in a tweet on Thursday about the additional dates added to the “Sweetener World Tour”.  She’s expected to perform in Columbia on December 3 at the Colonial Life Arena during the 19…