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Midlands Restaurant Cancels NFL Package in Protest

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The manager of Lucky’s Burger Shack in Irmo says she is having a protest of her own by canceling the restaurant’s NFL Package. This as NFL owners and players meet to discuss the Take a Knee Movement. The restaurant taking a stand while NFL players take a knee in protest. Outside on the restaurants marque reads “Mondays oysters R…

Family, Friends, Fellow Service Members Remember Trainee Who Died in Fort Jackson Accident

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Family and friends packed Fort Jackson’s Main Post Chapel Tuesday, remembering Timothy Ashcraft of Ohio and Ethan Shrader of Tennessee. “When a tragedy like this happens, it really saddens all of us. We are sad at the loss of Ethan Shrader and Tim Ashcraft, their potential as soldiers and defenders of our country,” said Lieutenant Colonel Jason…

DHEC: West Nile and Mosquitos Still a Problem in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The calendar may say October but the temperatures have felt more like the middle of summer and that’s why State Health and City officials don’t want you to let your guard down when it comes to mosquitos. DHEC says there has been an increase in the number of mosquitos infected with West Nile this year. According to DHEC,…

Richland County Sheriff Meet and Greet at SC State Fair

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You can get to know the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at the SC State Fair. Thursday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will be at the State Fair from 6 to 8 for a meet and greet,. Lott will be joined by Richland County Deputy’s Kevin Lawrence and Chris Mastrianni. Both deputies appear on A&E’s LIVE PD. According to…

Police: Charges Upgraded to Murder Following Park Attack

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say an attack on an 81 year old in Finlay Park ultimately lead to his death. Investigators say on September 10th Corey Todd punched John Bagley in the face after not getting money from him. Police say Todd was found in his Irmo home weeks later, the coroner says he died from his injuries. Todd…

President Declares Disaster for SC after Hurricane Irma

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– President Donald Trump has declared disaster for the State of South Carolina, and ordered federal aid to supplement recovery efforts in 16 counties affected by Hurricane Irma. FEMA funds are available to reimburse local governments and state agencies, some non-profits and electric co-ops, but not individual residents, according to the disaster declaration. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster formally…

SCE&G Offering Energy Check Ups for Your Home

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You can call SCE&G to schedule a free, home energy check-up, if you are a residential customer. The company says it is offering the check-ups–valued at 250 dollars–to help improve the energy efficiency of homes and manage energy consumption. Customers who schedule an appointment will also receive a free LED light bulb kit. A trained team member will…