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Hundreds Come Out to Remember 108-Year-Old Midlands Woman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One of the oldest members of the community was celebrated by hundreds in Columbia, Friday. Donella Brown Wilson’s 108 years of life in the Midlands was celebrated in a ceremony at Union Baptist Church on Germany Street. The church where Mrs. Wilson was a lifelong member was packed with so many people, each of them remembering her…

Cold weather hurting Spotted Seatrout numbers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – State wildlife officials are asking anglers to throw back a certain fish. The Department of Natural Resources says if you’re fishing and you catch a Spotted Seatrout, let it live to fight another day. A DNR spokesperson says the recent stretch of cold weather has caused Seatrout numbers to dwindle. Throwing them back will give them…

Family Hopes Cash Reward Will Help Catch Sumter Killer

Sumter, SC (WOLO)– Around 10:30 Saturday morning a man was found dead outside of a church in Sumter. Now, his family is pleading for the community’s help in finding his killer. The Sumter Sheriff’s Office is offering a $5,000 cash reward to try to encourage people with information to come forward.     “A shock to the community. A shock to everyone,”…

USC Seniors Host Clothing Drive to Keep the Homeless Warm

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This cold winter season we are experiencing is warming the hearts of some University of South Carolina seniors. What started off as a normal coffee run earlier this month sparked an idea for a call to action for social work major Morgan Larch. “This guy came up to my window and he had nothing on, he looked…