10 men behind bars in Kershaw County prostitution sting
Ten people are behind bars following an investigation into a prostitution in Kershaw County.
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Love Beyond Bars Expo
Love Beyond Bars Family Expo is happening this weekend, helping families impacting my loved ones absence find better ways to cope.
Sheriff: White Victims Targeted in Kidnapping, Robbery Spree
Sheriff: Victims Targeted Because they are White
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating what it calls a crime spree of kidnappings and armed robberies in the month of July. According to RCSD, there have been six similar armed robberies this month, three of which were kidnappings where the victims were forced to take the suspects to an ATM. The crimes escalated over…
Deputies: Man, Woman Killed in Thursday Night Shooting
Richland Co. S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies say they responded to the intersection of Parklane Rd. and Claudia Dr. at 10pm Thursday night. Deputies say a man and a woman were killed, a third person was injured in a traffic accident near the scene. Investigators say the motive for the shooting is unknown at this time. Categories: Local News, News,…
Sanford Calls on FCC to Lift Ban on Cell Phones
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Graham to Trump: Lay Off Jeff Sessions
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Will Solar Eclipse Myths Reappear?
A look into the cultural astronomy behind a solar eclipse.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– We know the science behind an eclipse: the moon comes in front of the sun. However, some cultures used to believe it was a bad omen. “Something ate the sun! Maybe the Vikings’ sky wolves, or in Chinese mythology it involves a dragon eating the sun. Mayans, a giant serpent, or the Choctaw Indians– a black squirrel….
GMC Headlines
If you missed some of the headlines happening here in the Midlands, we have a quick wrap up of your GMC Headlines on this Thursday morning.
Neurologist, Former NFL Player React to CTE Findings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A new study reveals that an alarming number of former football players had a neurological disease that may have impacted their quality of life. A Boston University report suggests CTE, a degenerative disease, is more common in football players than previously believed. “CTE is an abbreviation for chronic traumatic encephalopathy. It essentially indicates brain damage which one…
Midlands Reacts To Trump’s Military Ban On Transgender People
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– President trump tweeted the no transgender person will be allowed to serve in our military. Right here in Columbia, there have been mixed reactions. “Oh I completely support that, we don’t need transgenders in the military,” Wayne Howell said, a 4 year veteran of the Navy. “Oh I don’t think that’s right,” Joe Alston said, a veteran…
