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Apartment fire forces tenants to jump from balconies

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) – Thursday (4/13) night people jumped from balconies and at least one family tossed a baby to a teen during an apartment fire in Myrtle Beach. At least seven people were injured. More than a dozen people are now displaced. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews

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Indie Grits returns to the capital city

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– It is back to the movies and a celebration of southern film making, art, and storytelling as Indie Grits returns to the Capital City.  According to Amada Torruella, this year 83 films will be presented over the four day event, pointing out that 53% of the filmmakers are women. You can learn more about Indie Grits HERE. …

Uber advances safety features, background checks

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Uber is increasing background checks on it’s drivers to help keep riders safe. The ride hailing company will start doing annual criminal background checks on drivers and hire a company that monitors criminal arrests. Other safety features include buttons in the Uber app that allow riders to call 9-1-1 as well as an app that makes…

Two arrested in connection with Lexington robberies

LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Gaston man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection with two robberies at Lexington County stores during the week of Christmas. Jaren Meyers, 18, and Pearalisha Mills, 22, are charged with armed robbery, kidnapping, possessing a weapon during a violent crime and criminal conspiracy, according to arrest warrants. Investigators said the pair entered a Dollar…