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Watch: Heroin Epidemic Hits the Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — An epidemic authorities say is spreading like wildfire across the nation has made its way to the Midlands. According to Agent Robert Murphy with the Drug Enforcement Agency, “It’s both physiologically and psychologically addictive that’s what makes it so powerful. Your body says it needs it and your mind is telling you you need it.” Murphy…

211 Connects Residents with Resources

Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina and Kelly Callahan Cruise, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the United Way Association of South Carolina (Photo: Matt Perron) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — If you’re looking for assistance with a problem and you don’t know where to turn, or you simply want information on a particular human service issue South Carolina residents now…

Portions of Riverfront Park Now Reopen

Facebook Riverfront Park COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Lace up your walking shoes and grab your bike! Officials with the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced that portions of the walking trails at Riverfront Park will reopen for public use beginning Tuesday, March 15. Visitors to the park located at located at 312 Laurel Street, will have access to…

Watch: End Racism Day

Columbia,SC (WOLO) –We may have a ways to go, but we are seeing progress in race relations and today is a day to highlight those accomplishments and build on them. It’s end racism day and the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is promoting mutual understanding and harmony statewide. Click here to find out how you can get involved. Categories: Local…

WATCH: Irmo Residents ‘Clucking’ for Backyard Chickens

Irmo Town Council will hear from residents and take a first vote on whether to legalize backyard chickens in its meeting Tuesday

IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) – Irmo Town Council will hear from residents and take a first vote on whether to legalize backyard chickens in its meeting Tuesday. A group of residents has organized on Facebook as, “Hens for Irmo.” The group’s leader, Tony Oravec, says they’ve gathered more than 90 signatures from residents who support the change. “You can have dogs,…

VIDEO: “Fill the Boot” Kicks Off

You can help the Columbia Fire Department give Muscular Dystrophy the boot.

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — You can help the Columbia Fire Department give Muscular Dystrophy the boot. Monday morning, the department kicked off the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign. Beginning Monday you’ll see firefighters at intersections throughout the Midlands asking for your donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The entire campaign runs through Friday. Columbia Firefighters will be at intersections…

USC Earns No. 1 Seed in NCAA Tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — For the third straight time, the Lady Gamecocks will be a number one seed in the NCAA women’s tournament. Hundreds of fans showed up Monday night to the Colonial Life Arena as the announcement was made. The Team will open up against Jacksonville Friday night at 7:30pm at Colonial Life Arena. If they come out on…

SC Senator Tim Scott to take part in Civil Rights Pilgrimage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some South Carolina Senators and Representatives– will take part in a Civil Rights Pilgrimage to South Carolina. U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), along with U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA), will host the Faith and Politics Institute’s 2016 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to South Carolina March 18-20, 2016. According to Senator Scott,…