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Columbia Couple Brings World into Focus for Thousands
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) – A husband and wife optometry team based in Blythewood are putting their skills and goodwill to use, bringing eye care to thousands who would otherwise go without. The couple, who owns Advanced Family Eye Care in Blythewood and Camden, have been volunteering overseas for nine years now, but last year, they decided to take things a…
Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is coming to the Midlands. It will be held at Jamil Temple from Nov. 18th through the 20th. Admission is $5.00. For those 16 & under it is free. Also, all military and their dependents can get in free with ID. Categories: Events, Local News
Deputies Searching for Missing Man in Kershaw Co.
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Investigators say Charles Jackson of Camden was last seen at a home on Tickle Hill Rd. at 4pm Thursday afternoon. Deputies say he suffers from dementia and is driving a burgundy and silver Chevy El Camino. If you know where Jackson is call the Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office at (803)425-1512. Categories: Kershaw, Local News, News
Police Searching for Missing Teen with Possible Midlands Connection
Leland, N.C. (WWAY, WOLO)– A 16-year-old girl from Leland is missing. Police say Alida Simone Van Rooyen was last seen Monday night at 10:30 at her home in Leland. She is 5’07” tall and weighs 126 pounds. She has blond hair and blue eyes. She goes by the name Simone. The teen’s family says she has a connection to Irmo…
School Districts Respond to Air Quality Alert
Many Opt to Limit or Cancel Outdoor Activities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Department of Health and Environmental Control says an air quality alert for fine particulates in the air has been declared for most of South Carolina, effective now through Thursday. The particles in the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. Many school districts across the Midlands decided to take precautionary steps to maintain the health…
Restaurant Owner Hits Snag in Bid to Lower Confederate Flag
A South Carolina restaurant owner wants to take down a Confederate flag flying on the edge of his parking lot, but there’s a hitch.
SC Secretary of State Announces Annual Scrooges and Angels
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the Scrooges and Angels lists of 2016. Ten Angels were recognized at a press conference and honored with a reception in the Secretary of State’s Office following the announcement.
Thanksgiving Travel on the Rise
We are just about a week away from Thanksgiving and many of you plan to celebrate by hitting the friendly skies and open road.
Businesses Recruited to Fight Crime in North Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – After receiving an inundation of complaints from residents in parts of North Columbia, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is trying to curb crime by implementing a grassroots approach. “Rather than just going out and stopping a bunch of cars and making arrests, what is the problem?” Senior Deputy Josh Duerkop said. “What’s bringing these people here? Why…
