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Teen mom arrested for abuse of infant son

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A 19-year-old was arrested Thursday (4/27) after admitting to hurting her infant son. Grace Imholte, 19, of Gaston, faces charges of child abuse and unlawful neglect of a child after investigators determined she not only caused the child’s injuries, but waited more than 10 days before seeking medical treatment. The child’s injuries included six broken ribs,…

Build-A-Bear Workshop gets a new look

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Build-A-Bear Workshop celebrated their grand re-opening in Columbiana Centre this afternoon. At the re-opening, the company offered one free Lil’ Brownie Cub teddy bear to the first 20 guests in the store along with donating two dozen teddy bears to a local Boys and Girls Club. The remodeled store features an updated look and feel that launched…

Midlands Korean Pastor Celebrates News of Peaceful Unification with North Korea

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  The Midlands Korean community is celebrating. Many of them hoping someday very soon their family separated for decades can finally reunite. Rev. Dong Y. Kim said he feels like this is a daydream, but is already preparing for the peaceful unification. Doors are opening for North and South Korea to come together again. Kim describes the event as amazing…

Father and Son Accused of making threats against South Carolina Deputy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a father and son are accused making threats against a South Carolina deputy. The State Law Enforcement Division tells media outlets Thursday 48-year-old Jesse Junior Salmond and 18-year-old Skigerria Tyreck Salmond were charged with threatening life, person or family of a public employee and criminal. Police say Jessie Salmond threatened to harm an unknown…

SC Manufacturer Expanding, Bringing New Jobs

COLUMBIA,  SC  (WOLO) — An Horry County manufacturer is expanding, bringing more jobs to South Carolina. According to the Governor’s office, Sure Trac is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create approximately 20 new positions over the next five years. Sure Trac manufactures axles for a variety of applications, including utility trailers and manufactured homes, say officials….

Federal Prosecutor in South Carolina nominated for Appellate Court position

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A longtime federal prosecutor in South Carolina has been nominated for an appellate court position. The White House announced Thursday that Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Richardson had been picked to fill a vacancy on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va. Richardson has been a South Carolina federal prosecutor since 2009 and currently…