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“Fake service dogs” causing real problem in the Midlands

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Seeing dogs out in public places is pretty common,especially when it comes to service dogs. However a midlands non-profit says people claiming their dogs are service animals to get into places. “It makes it harder for people who have legitimate service dogs to be accepted in public when they really need that help to get back out there,”…

Lexington woman accused of leaving newborn in trash bag after giving birth

LEXINGTON, S.C.(WOLO) – Lexington County detectives have arrested a Lexington woman in connection with the death of her newborn child. Brennan Hailey Geller, 21, is charged with homicide by child abuse because she failed to provide medical care for the infant she delivered in her car Friday night, according to an arrest warrant. Geller placed the newborn in a trash…

Newberry Community Invited to take part in National Night Out

NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO)–The City of Newberry is taking part in Tuesday’s National Night Out event. The city will host an event at Mollohon Park (211 Player Street) from 6-8 p.m. According to organizers, the Newberry Fire Department will be on site to talk about fire and life safety and staff will be on hand to discuss the importance of recruiting…

Former President Bill Clinton Honors Dick Riley At USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  Former president Bill Clinton was in the capital city to honor Dick Riley and congratulate his contribution to the South Carolina Political Collections at USC. Richard Riley has a long history in public service; from State representative, to senator, to South Carolina’s governor, and then U.S. Secretary of Education. Riley’s good friend, former president Bill Clinton, said he…

Judge allows rate cut to stand for failed nuclear plants

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal judge will allow a 15 percent rate cut to show up on bills of a private South Carolina utility ordered by lawmakers after the company lost billions of dollars on two nuclear plants that were never finished. Judge Michelle Childs ruled Monday that the cut, retroactive to April, can start showing up on South…