COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A local foster based pet rescue is being awarded a grant to help furry friends in the Midlands. Since it’s founding seven years ago, Homeward Bound Pet Rescue has helped animals in the community. “We are an all-foster based rescue. In seven years, we have placed nearly 2,000 dogs. We have no paid staff, every penny that…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tracking Human trafficking in South Carolina, that’s just one of the goals of the Human Trafficking task force. The task force met Friday to discuss cases of human trafficking, ways to monitor, identify and stop the cases in South Carolina. Attorney General Alan Wilson is continuing his fight to stop such cases in our state and took…
Parts of South Carolina are taking on an orange tint, all in the name of action against gun violence.
LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)–Tyler Ryan learns about the Shaggin for MDa event scheduled for Saturday June 3 at the Saluda River Club. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News
FORT JACKSON SC (WOLO)–As Fort Jackson, the worlds largest Army basic training installation celebrates it’s 100 year anniversary, there is a big day planned for the community on Saturday. According to Command Sergeant Major Sidi London, in addition to family fun, the famous Golden Knights will perform an aerial performance. London also says that county stars Hunter Hayes and Kellie…
CNN– If you have trouble sleeping the answer to your problems could be an easy one, say experts. New studies show exercise could help with insomnia. Here’s Kim Hutcherson with this health minute. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health minute
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a quick-thinking driver thwarted a car-jacking by a jail inmate trying to escape in South Carolina. State Law Enforcement Division arrest warrants say Ezekiel Stevenson yanked a driver from his car during a visit to the Hartsville hospital on May 13. The driver still had his key fob though, shutting down the engine. Stevenson…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Hurricane season is officially underway. Although June 1st is the beginning of the season, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is advising you to prepare early. “Now is the time to prepare. While the weather is nice, you’re thinking about other things, just take a few minutes, look around your house, and see if there is anything…
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)–A legislative panel has approved a budget compromise that begins shoring up the state pension system, spends $55 to upgrade K-12 schools, and provides $68 million for Hurricane Matthew cleanup costs. The agreement reached late Wednesday on a roughly $8 billion spending plan for state taxes ends weeks of negotiation. The full House and Senate are expected to…
President Trump will pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord, he said this afternoon.
