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Bridges Re-Open in Clarendon County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–After more than 18 months several bridges damaged in the October 2015 flood reopened Thursday. The Bridges in Clarendon County are off Highway 301, North of Manning. The bridges were washed away when the Black River crested back in 2015. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Flood

SC Roads Committee Working on Bill to Fix Roads

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A conference committee is working to pave the way for the South Carolina Roads bill. During their second meeting the conference committee got to the heart of their differences with taxes being a key issue. Committee members agreed to disagree on their differences, they will be back Friday at 9 a.m. for more debate. ABC Columbia’s Gabrielle…

Human Foot Found on SC Dock

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Investigators in South Carolina are trying to figure out how a shoe with a human foot inside ended up on a dock in Charleston. A police report says a woman told employees Monday that the shoe had been sitting at the Charleston City Marina for nearly a week and it appeared to have a bone sticking…

Riverbanks Zoo Announces Death of Female African Elephant

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the death of one of its female African elephants.  Zoo officials say the 37 year old Elephant, named Penny,  was humanely euthanized on Thursday, May 4 after she fell on exhibit and was unable to stand.  According to Zoo officials, Penny had been at Riverbanks since December of 2001. The Median…

Brothers and Sisters in Blue to Mentor Midlands Youth

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is starting a new program that will match members of law enforcement with the children and families the organization currently serves. “Bigs in Blue” is a one-to-one mentoring program rolling out in Richland and Lexington Counties. “The Bigs in Blue program is a chance to connect local law enforcement…

Health Tips for Older Drivers

CNN– In this health minute, Kim Hutcherson has some tips for older drivers on how to stay alert before they get behind the wheel. Click here for the health minute tips. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health minute

Newberry County Coroner Identifies Victim in Prosperity Homicide

NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Newberry County Coroner’s Office along with the Prosperity Police Department and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating a domestic homicide that occurred this morning, May 3, 2017 at approximately 8:20 am on Conifer Drive, in Prosperity. Coroner Laura Kneece has identified the victim as 35 year old Ms. Clatie Dean Stribble of 188 Conifer Drive,…