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Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Another potential presidential candidate was in the Midlands Friday (3/1) afternoon. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown visited Fast Forward on Devine Street. Fast Forward is a community center that provides access to computers to those in need. Senator Brown says putting Americans to work is his top priority. Senator Brown also visited the home of Columbia democrats…

Excessive force in question: Florence County Sheriff says, ‘our officers did nothing wrong’

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– It is a subject that can make many people uncomfortable, but it as a topic that has come up all across the country. What is excessive force and where do we draw the line? A recent incident out of Florence is raising that very question. This incident caught on camera happened in Florence County last month. The woman…

New film coming to the Nickelodeon tackles mental illness

(Photo Courtesy: Tameika Isaac Devine) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A screening of a new movie hopes to bring attention to mental health. According to organizers it will also give those in attendance the resources they need to better handle the reality of life with the illness by holding a question and answer period with a panel of mental health professionals….

SC Human Trafficking Task Force meets

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force wrapped up a meeting Friday at the City of West Columbia Municipal complex. Task force members discussed updates from the regional task forces and state sub-committees as well as various state and regional goals for 2019. The task force is operated by the South Carolina Attorney General’s office. Categories: Local News…

Health & Fitness Game hosted by University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball and DSS

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready tp hoop it up for fitness?  The Department of Social Services is hosting the 2019 annual Health & Fitness Game  along with the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team.  The sixth annual event kicks off at 12:30pm held Sunday, March 3, 2019.  The basketball game will begin at 2 p.m. at the Colonial…