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SC Attorney General Hosts Human Trafficking Coalition Meeting

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is hosting a Southeast Human Trafficking Coalition meeting. Advocates from eight states are taking part. “Human trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world and South Carolina sits right between two of the top-20 hubs for it—Atlanta and Charlotte,” says South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. “That’s why we created our…

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Friday Closings Due to Winter Weather

Crysty Vaughan, ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here are a list of school and government closings for Friday, January 5 due to the winter weather. Schools: Bamberg School District Two will remain closed, Friday, January 5. Schools in Orangeburg Consolidated School District Three , Orangeburg Consolidated School District Four  and Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five will remain closed on Friday, January 5, 2018. Due to…
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Coroner: Man Killed When Car Slides on Ice in Kershaw County

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A coroner in South Carolina says a man driving home from work was killed when his pickup truck slid off an icy interstate and hit trees. Kershaw County Coroner David West said Arther Cumbie Jr. was driving the speed limit or below around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday when his truck left Interstate 20 just east of the…
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How To Stay Warm And Protect House Pipes While Saving Money In Winter Weather

Winter can be tough because you have to make sure the house pipes do not freeze and you stay warm in the house, but all of that can add up on the energy bills.
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  Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Now that the winter weather has taken hold, you might be reaching for your thermostat, but there are some other things you can reach for to keep your house warm and safe.   “Using a hot water heater blanket that can help insulate your hot water heater and reduce your energy costs. Also, leaving your drapes or…

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School Closings for Friday due to Winter Weather

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here are a list of school closings for Friday, January 5 due to the winter weather. Bamberg School District Two will remain closed, Friday, January 5. Schools in Orangeburg Consolidated School District Three , Orangeburg Consolidated School District Four  and Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five will remain closed on Friday, January 5, 2018. Due to hazardous road conditions,…