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Harvest Hope is one of many groups helping Richland County assist Allen Benedict Residents

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  Harvest Hope is known for stepping up whenever there is a crisis and between Hurricane Florence, furloughed federal employees and now the Allen Benedict Court crisis, Harvest Hope is running low for this time of year. Richland County pledged $150,000 dollars to help those affected by the Allen Benedict Court crisis. Harvest Hope says they plan on helping…

250 Midlands Students sing on State House steps for the Arts

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– 250 students from Richland School District Two met on the SC State House steps Wednesday, to sing!  It’s part of Arts Advocacy Day. Advocates from across the state rallied at the State House and met with legislators to talk about the impact of the arts in the Palmetto state. Attendess were also on hand to make requests…

SC Emergency and Military Leaders prepare for diasters during seminar

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State leaders are looking to prepare for any upcoming disasters. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division hosted a disaster preparedness seminar for military personnel on Wednesday. Those in attendance had the chance to discuss practices and some of the lessons learned during the response to Hurricane Florence. In addition to the South Carolina National Guard, members of…