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Organizations Join Forces to Educate Authorities on Human Trafficking

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Richland County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHTS) and Lighthouse for Life are setting aside three days to help state law enforcement better identify victims of sex trafficking. The organizations are holding a conference ending this Wednesday, March 1. The conference will cater to authorities from around the state. Seven speakers are scheduled to speak throughout the…

Children’s Hospital Patient Uses Make-A-Wish Gift to Help Others

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- We have all seen the touching stories of the dreams the Make-A-Wish Foundation is able to help come true but one Midlands teen did something that’s never been done in the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital history. Friday morning, 17-year-old Dean Frierson’s wish was to donate his gift help others. An avid video gamer, Dean gave his entire…

Month-Long Community Book Group Comes to An End

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland Library’s “One Book, One Community” initiative wraps up Tuesday. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal sat down with Clo Cammarata, library programs and partnerships manager, to discuss the monthlong community read-along and discussion. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, Richland Tags: community read-along, Grant Park, Richland Library