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Carolina Brotherhood Rides for Law Enforcement

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Dozens hit the streets on bicycles to ride for a cause. More than a hundred men and women in blue rode over the weekend for the ‘Carolina Brotherhood’ event. It raises money to help provide emotional and financial support for families who have lost loved ones in the line of duty., The riders went through downtown Columbia…

SC Unemployment Rate Down

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It seems many of your neighbors are back to work in South Carolina. New numbers released from the SC Department of Workforce point to the lowest unemployment rate since 2000. According to the Department of workforce, South Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent in May, that’s down from  4.3 in April and 4.4 percent in March.  …

Emanuel AME Announces Plans for Memorial on Shooting Anniversary

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Emanuel AME Church announced plans Saturday for a permanent memorial to the victims and survivors of the mass shooting inside the church during a Bible study two years ago, June 17, 2015. “This memorial on the grounds of the church will help keep the memory of the Emanuel 9 alive and honor the resilience of the families,…

Health Study: How to get More Veggies on the Plate

ABC NEWS–A New study shows the surprising way you might be able to get your kids to fill their plates with veggies. The study says, whether broiled or steamed, carrots or broccoli, the trick to getting your family to eat more veggies might be all about branding. Here’s Kenneth Moton.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health

Authorities Say Imposters Are Posing as Richland County Deputies in New Scam

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Curtis Wilson with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said someone is making phone calls in his name, dialing people all around the nation, attempting to take their money. “They’re coming from Colorado, they’re coming from Texas, I mean it’s coming from all over. There are people calling stating that they are me, Lieutenant Curtis Wilson and that I…