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Midlands deputies use Narcan to save lives

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – With drug abuse on the rise, deputies are starting to carry a life-saving tool with them at all times. One Midlands deputy put his life in danger to help an overdose victim before it was too late. Deputy Greg Parker used the nasal spray that works within 5 seconds on a man last month after being…

SC parent teacher driving program unveiled

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Wednesday (7/25) morning the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles unveiled its “Parent’s Supervised Driving Program.” Designed to get teens road ready, the program is a guide for parents and guardians who are teaching their children how to drive. According to the DMV the Parent’s Supervised Driving Program guidebook is available at drivers education schools across…

Governor Challenging Union Vote

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster is joining the Governors of Maine,  Tennessee and Mississippi in an effort to overturn the union vote at the Boeing facility in North Charleston. Flight line employees at the facility voted to join the international association of machinists in May. The Post and Courier reports the State Attorney General’s Office wrote on behalf…

Demi Lovato’s Substance Abuse Journey Similar To Those In South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Demi Lovato’s story is like many others here in South Carolina. Thousands of people are on their own journey to recovering from substance abuse right here in Richland and Lexington County.  What happened to Demi Lovato is heartbreaking, but it is a story of hope. Pop star Demi Lovato is a role model to many around the world….

To catch a predator; Federal task force tackles growing issue SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – With the number of online predators on the rise a federal task force is actively tracking down predators in South Carolina. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force works to prevent crimes and react to crimes involving online predators. The team of investigators works year round to track down predators. Joe Ryan, a member of the…

Dating App Dangers: Plenty Of Fish Users Robbed, Assaulted

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Dating seems to have become more difficult, but for many, dating apps have made the dating game a lot easier. It seems like all the singles are on one dating app or another. “Internet dating is a good way to meet people but you actually have to be cautious about what you’re doing,” Tori Allen said. But now, scams…