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Midlands food bank helping out federal workers

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A Midlands food back is working to give relief to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. “If you’re struggling to make ends meet, this is a big deal,” Mary Louise Resch, with Harvest Hope food bank said. Since the government shutdown started, Harvest Hope has seen an increase of federal employees looking for assistance. “It breaks my heart…

Special Olympics Torch Run kicks off at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Raising money for our state’s bravest athletes one step at a time. The “South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics” kicked off at the State House on Wednesday. The event included several guest speakers from law enforcement agencies from around the state. 100% of the money raised through the “South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run” directly…

SC Cooking: Governor names Chef Ambassador

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced his pick for the 20-19 South Carolina Chef Ambassador program. Every year, a Chef Ambassador is selected from the state’s four regions– the Upstate, Midlands, Pee Dee, and the Lowcountry. This years chefs include Brandon Carter from Blufton, Marc Collins from Charleston, Tania Harris from Greenville, and Kelley Vogelheim from Florence. Jessica…