COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Thursday afternoon, an 84-year-old mother of 12 was recognized before the State Senate for never giving up on her dream. “Mrs. Grimes, you are such an inspiration to all of us especially the four women in this chamber,” Senator Mia McLeod said before the body. After her husband died in 1991, Willie Dell Grimes moved from her native…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Parents are on high alert after Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a man is going around soliciting children. Deputies say Richland School District Two should be especially cautious. Richland County Sheriff Deputy Katelyn Jasak said there have been two cases where an older black male has lured kids close to his car. However, the incidents have not been in the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It seems like everyone knows someone who has had the flu this season, if they have not had it themselves. According to the South Carolina Department of Health, so far, 46 people in South Carolina have died from the flu. Doctors say your best protection is still getting a flu shot, they also stress that it is never…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health says the Flu continues to increase in the state. DHEC says, while it is not known when the flu season activity will peak, health officials are encouraging South Carolinians to protect themselves against the flu. In a release, DHEC officials said, “The Influenza A strain continues to be the most frequently reported this…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Check your freezer! Thousands of pounds of meatballs that were shipped to Texas are being recalled over listeria concerns. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service, the recalled product is the Member’s Mark branded Casa Di Bertacchi Italian Style Beef Meatballs. The products are ready-to-eat and come in 36-pound cases with…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thousands of students, parents, and teachers turned out Wednesday in support of school choice at the SC State House. The event is part of National School Choice week. Wednesday’s program included performances along with testimonials from parents and school leaders. SC Education Superintendent Molly Spearman and Governor Henry McMaster attended the event. Opponents of school choice, such as…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The Federal Communications Commission is following through on its promise to work with corrections and public safety officials to combat contraband cellphones in the nation’s prisons. South Carolina Corrections Director Bryan Stirling told The Associated Press on Thursday that a Feb. 7 meeting has been scheduled at FCC headquarters in Washington. The agency is making good…
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