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Program bridges gap between police and North Cola youth

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-  A new initiative hopes to lock Midlands youth into a closer relationship with law enforcement so they won’t end up locked behind bars or worse. The 29203 program brought community leaders together with police in an area officials say has the highest crime rate in Columbia. “We’re seeing that the kids that are doing these crimes are getting younger…

Gamecocks give some holiday cheer before their last game of the season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – While the Gamecocks still have one football game left this season, they aren’t letting that stop them from getting into the spirit of the season. On Wednesday afternoon, members of the football team took time to meet with patients at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. The folks at the hospital say visits like this help take the…