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Help Planned for Small Businesses Affected by VC Summer Layoffs

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Small Business Development Center will host a series of upcoming programs, for small businesses affected by the layoffs at VC Summer Nuclear Plant in Jenkinsville. The tools are meant to help small business owners assess their current financial, operational and mental preparedness for the economic challenges that will come in the recovery period….

Thousands of Free Back-to-School Kits to be Distributed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Make sure your child heads back to school this fall prepared. Molina Healthcare of South Carolina, along with Wateree Community Action Organization, will be handing out 2,000 free school supplies kits, packed in backpacks, at a back-to-school bash Saturday at the Charles Drew Wellness Center. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. The kits…

Split Episcopal Dioceses Can’t Take Millions in Property

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina’s Supreme Court says the dozens of parishes that split with the Episcopal Church can leave but can’t take valuable real estate with them. The State Supreme court issued the decision Wednesday after 29 parishes voted to leave the National Church in 2012 over theological issues like the ordination of gay priests. Two years later,…

Help First Responders Beat The Heat With H20 Heros

                             Firehouse Subs Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Living in the famously hot city can be dangerous if you don’t take the right precautions; such as, making sure you are keeping cool, satisfying your hunger, but most importantly, staying hydrated. Firehouse Subs is inviting guests nationwide to help…

Man Injured in Hit and Run

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–A hit and run in Sumter Tuesday night has left the victim in critical condition. Officers responded to Purdy St. Tuesday night after someone called about a man in the road. So far no one has come forward with a description of the car involved but police say it should have damage to its front end and possibly…

Suspect Wanted for Attempted Murder

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police say an argument lead to a shooting at Dutch Square Mall. Investigators say Derrick Randolph injured the victim after a fight he started. If you know where Randolph is call the Columbia Police Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

Police: Newberry Man Strangled Brother to Death

Newberry, S.C. (WOLO)– In Newberry a man is accused of  strangling his brother to death. Police say they responded to a home on Holloway St. just after one Wednesday morning after they say an argument lead Joseph Graham to kill his brother. Mark Graham was pronounced dead at the scene. Categories: Local News, Newberry, News

One Injured in Lexington Co. Shooting

  Lexington, Co., S.C.(WOLO)–Lexington County deputies say they responded to a home on Villa Court off of Emanuel Church Rd around 8pm Thursday night. No word on what sparked the incident. Deputies say the victim is in stable condition. Photo Courtesy:LCSD Categories: Lexington, Local News, News