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Bullying Major Problem In Senior Care Centers

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  Gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith said it is like real housewives, but this time, the real residents of Senior living homes. Places where you hope your loved ones are safe but instead they might be facing bullying from other residents. “Especially the women in the nursing home. They can be mean girls,” Dr. Smith said. Dr. Smith said she…

Suspect Arrested in Death of Student-Athlete

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County deputies say they have made an arrest in connection with the death of a 17-year-old student athlete. Investigators  say Sytori Davenport is charged with murder in the death of Amon Rice. Rice attended Lower Richland HS where he was a standout basketball player. He died Saturday after deputies say he was shot Thursday in the 200…

SC Lawmakers Postpone Budget Talks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina lawmakers say they need more time to figure out the state’s $8 billion spending plan for the new fiscal year starting July 1st. In a joint statement released Wednesday, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman of Florence and House Ways and Means Committee Republican Brian White of Anderson said they will postpone further budget…

AAA: More Travellers on Roads this Memorial Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A new report suggests Memorial Day travel this year will be the busiest in 13 years, despite a sharp increase in gas prices. According to Triple-A, more than 41 million Americans will travel for the unofficial start of summer, the most since 2005. But the trip will cost you, the travel organization also says gas prices will be the…

Good Morning Curtis Live at Bone-In Barbeque

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Thursday morning at Bone- In Barbeque. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments. Thursday, you can find Curtis getting an inside look at the new restaurant in the Bull Street development. The restaurant is next to Spirit Communications Park. Join us each weekday…