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Operation Broken Heart puts more than 1,000 suspected child predators behind bars

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Attorney General’s Office says three dozen suspected child predators were arrested as a part of “Operation Broken Heart”. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday that the state’s Internet Crimes against Children Task Force arrested 36 people in the nationwide effort. Across the country, Wilson says more than 17 hundred suspected predators have been arrested. To find…

Kohl’s donation ensures no child is turned away from the Lexington YMCA

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – The Lexington YMCA hosted its annual Kohl’s Kids Day Wednesday. The event celebrates the nine years Kohl’s has helped provide scholarships for families and children who need financial assistance. Over the last decade Kohl’s has donated almost $200,000, allowing the Y to never turn anyone away because of their inability to pay. According to Paul Sadler,…

No more overdue fees for Richland Library

Customers are no longer subject to overdue fines

The Richland Library will be eliminating overdue fines on books, CDs, DVDs and other regular circulating materials that are considered part of our adult collection starting today.

SC woman wearing headphones hit and killed by train

ELGIN, SC (WOLO) – A woman died Wednesday (6/12) afternoon after she was hit by a train in Elgin. The Kershaw County Coroner says Olivia Matheson-Brazell, 26, was trying to cross the tracks near Kelly Lane when she was hit. A 9-1-1 call was made by CSX at 1:14 p.m. The Coroner says the victim was wearing headphones and it…

Boeing orders remain at a standstill for second month

(CNN) — For the second month in a row, Boeing received no new orders for its commercial air crafts. The company’s orders have been at a standstill since two deadly crashes involving the 737 max jet model. Boeing currently has a back order of approximately five thousand planes as many of its customers don’t need to place orders for additional…