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Possible Arson Suspected in Richland County House Fire

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Richland County deputies call a house fire Tuesday (10/3) night suspicious as they work to figure out who set it. It happened around 9:30 p.m. on Lorick Road. No injuries were reported. If you have any information on this incident call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Helping Children Cope with National Tragedies

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – With round-the-clock coverage of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital is offering some hints on how to help your little ones understand what happened. First, Doctor Robin Welsh says your children will have questions; take time to answer them. She says when you do explain what happened be reassuring and make sure…

Gonzales Gardens Demolition Begins: Saying Goodbye To An Era

  Columbia, SC (WOLO)–  Wednesday kicks off the demolition of historic Gonzales Gardens. Many former residents had a hard time watching their old home get torn down.       “It’s bitter-sweet,” Queen Elizabeth Thomas Bryant said, a former resident.    “It’s just hurtful to see them go down,” Debra Mims, another former resident said.    As they watched the bricks fall, they remember…