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Harvest Hope announces first female board chair

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Tuesday Harvest Hope announced it has elected its first female board chair. The food bank announced that Bank of America Assistant Vice President Erinn Rowe will take over the position. Harvest Hope began its mission back in 1981. According to the organization harvest hope distributed more than 22 million meals in 2018. Categories: Local News, News, State

Deputies searching for missing man

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. Deputies are searching for a missing man. Investigators say Alex Williams, 43, was last seen at his care facility on Hardscrabble Rd. on the night of February 23rd. He is 5’5″ and weighs approximately 175 lbs. Deputies say Mr. Williams has a medical condition that needs attention. If you know where he is call the…

Dominion Energy to host Q&A session for Customers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Dominion Energy has announced it will host a community wide event in Columbia to answer questions related to the merger with SCE&G.     According to Dominion officials, customers can speak directly with Dominion Energy representatives and get questions answered. WHO:                    Dominion Energy WHAT:                  Community Meet and Greet WHEN:                  Monday, March 11, 2019 4:00pm – 7:00pm…

Dabo Swinney addresses state lawmakers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– State lawmakers had a special visitor Tuesday afternoon. Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney addressed a joint session of the house and senate. The legislature recognized Clemson’s second national championship in three years. Coach Swinney urged lawmakers to work together despite their differences. Swinney also addressed the legislature when the Tigers won the title in 2017. Categories:…

Residents report strange odor in NE Richland Co.

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Some folks in Northeast Richland County awoke to a strange odor Tuesday morning. The Columbia Fire Department says they received several calls. A spokesperson for the department says with the wind blowing the way it was Tuesday morning, it was likely the odor from nearby landfills. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

Former USC student missing, following boat crash in Beaufort

National Center for Missing and Endangered Beaufort S.C. (WOLO)- A former student at the University of South Carolina, has been reported missing following a boat wreck early Sunday morning. National Center For Missing And Endangered According to the Center for missing and endangered, Mallory Beach, 19 was aboard with 5 other passengers who were all injured when the boat crashed…

City of Columbia partners with AARP for ‘Frauds and Scams’ workshop for seniors

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you interested in protecting your private information from identity thieves?  The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with AARP for a series of free workshops on topics including frauds and scams, financial literacy and more. The first workshop is set for Wednesday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Busby Street Community Center,…