Drowning dangers rise as more look to beat heat
There are some safety tips you should be aware of before jumping in bodies of water to beat the heat.
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More than a dozen men accused in sting operation
More than a dozen men are behind bars Kershaw County deputies held a sting operation targeting sex offenders in the area.
South Carolina Primary Election results
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Early votes cast for SC’s primaries; record heat expected
By Jeffrey Collins (AP)
If Tuesday’s primaries in South Carolina end up having typical turnout, about 1 in 6 ballots have already been cast during the state’s first early voting period. Shortening lines at the polls could be especially helpful for officials on Election Day, when the temperature is expected to soar to 100 degrees Fahrenheit or above across much of the state, with the humidity making it feel as hot as 112 degrees.
Colorado woman celebrates 99th birthday with glider flight
An elderly artist from Colorado is setting the bar pretty high for her birthday. For most people’s 99th birthday, you might throw a surprise party or even plan a fancy trip, but she took it a step further.
Columbia leaders announce new Business Friendly Initiatives
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – City leaders say starting and sustaining a business in Columbia should now be easier. Six new friendly business initiatives that were announced by city council members today. “I’ll say all six of them are very important but parking spaces, grease trap capacity regulations these are all things that could quickly dash somebody’s ambition to open their…
Local Living: Celebrate Juneteenth in the Midlands, community cleanup in Cayce this week and more!
Local Living: Celebrate Juneteenth in the Midlands, community cleanup in Cayce this week and more!
Southeastern Piano Festival brings some of the world’s top pianists to Columbia
The Southeastern Piano Festival is celebrating its 20th year with some serious talent.
Consumer News: Where gas prices currently stand in the Midlands, SC Motor Fuel User Fee to go up 2 cents next month and more
Consumer News: Where gas prices currently stand in the Midlands, SC Motor Fuel User Fee to go up 2 cents next month and more
U.S. closer to significant action on gun safety
A bipartisan group of 20 senators reached a deal over the weekend, in what could be some of the most significant congressional action on guns in decades. Although it falls short of the tough restrictions he was calling for, President Joe Biden says this is a step in the right direction after a streak of mass shootings across the country.
