Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed the first flu-related death of the season. The individual that passed away because of the flu was in the upstate, but DHEC says people can never be too cautious when it comes to the nasty virus. They said young children, pregnant women, people 65 years or older…
South Carolina sees the first flu related death of the season according to a new report from the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
A request to throw out a lawsuit against the SC Republican Caucus over the freedom of information act is denied.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) was fully activated Wednesday for an exercise to make sure our state avoids a blackout. Every year, a full-scale activity takes place at SCEMD headquarters. In years past, the activities prepped agencies for hurricanes and earthquakes. This year, the activity focused on what to during a massive power outage in…
A Richland County teenager is behind bars accused of bringing a gun to school.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The holidays are a time when people dig a little deeper and donate to charities. But how can you be sure the money you donate is going where the charity says it is? Wednesday morning, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond released his annual Scrooges and Angels list. Some of this year’s angels, or charities that…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Midlands school is being recognized today as one of the nation’s best. On Tuesday, Richland School District one held a ceremony commemorating the U-S Department of Education’s recognition of Brockman elementary as a National Blue Ribbon School. School officials say it’s a great honor. Since 1982, the Blue Ribbon School program has recognized the overall academic excellence of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One animal rights group is willing to bare it all to keep turkey off your table this Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, members of People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals, otherwise known as PETA, held a nude protest at the corner of Harden and Devine streets. They say all animals are the same and none should meet a…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Since 1981, Harvest Hope Food Bank has helped provide food and provisions to the Midlands and beyond. In fact, according to Executive Director Denise Holland, the organization now serves 38,000 people a week in 20 counties across South Carolina. “There is always a need,” says Holland, “but the holidays bring an increased need,” citing the extra family around,…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Since 2010, a very special organization has been a large advocate for the homeless, and for those involved, it touches close to the heart. Homeless Helping Homeless is a non-profit formed to raise money for awareness, assistance, even to help build self-esteem, and self-reliance. Each year, the Silent Voices event offers an evening of spoken work, music, art,…
