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Donation Drive: University of South Carolina Harvey Relief

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina is doing its part to help those reeling from the effects of Hurricane Harvey. Today USC is hosting a donation drive at four different locations for Hurricane Harvey victims. They’ll be collecting personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies at locations near the Russell House , Alumni Center and Greene Street. Students, faculty, staff…

Press Conference Being Held Regarding Missing Man

Sumter Press Release COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –  The Sumter Police Department will be holding a press conference at 11 a.m. today at the police department on Hampton Avenue regarding a missing man. 52 year-old Tommy Brailey has not been seen since the early morning of August 24. Family members and co-workers said it is highly unusual for Brailey to not…

Milands ‘Dreamer’s Rally at Statehouse After Repeal

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds of people came together at the Statehouse on Tuesday in Support of the Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals(DACA) protesting the move by the White House. Midlands Dreamers tell ABC Columbia their dream could soon become a nightmare. “I am fearful that we might get deported,” DACA recipient, Bianca Arizaga said. “It’s very scary because I…

SCDNR Officers Returning Home from Texas

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Officers with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources who deployed to Texas to aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey are on their way home. The officers were deployed two weeks ago. A DNR spokesperson says they worked in the floodwaters of Jasper and Newton counties checking homes and transporting people and their pets to safety. Categories:…

National Preparedness Month Underway As Hurricane Irma Continues to Develop

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- September is National Preparedness Month. On the heels of a devastating hurricane making landfall in the U.S. and another hurricane brewing in the tropics, SCEMD is telling citizens to be ready. “Disasters don’t plan ahead but you can. It’s absolutely essential for you to take some time now, while we have some time, to walk through what…