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UPDATE: Charleston Police find missing 7-year-old

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) —UPDATE: Charleston Police Department says officers found the missing child, and say he is safe. Charleston Police Department is looking for Jamier Stanley, 7, who was reported missing Friday. Investigators believe he left his Coming Street on a black and green Huffy bicycle sometime during the evening. He’s described as being 4′ tall, and 60 pounds. He…

Lee prison offers inmates a chance for a brighter future, one year after deadly riots

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Right now, re-entry in our state’s prison population is at an all-time low. Lee Correctional houses about 1,200 inmates. We previously reported on the million dollar enhancements to secure this institution. But another important part of that security is finding purpose for the inmates themselves. The Department of Corrections is tackling a key element to create a future that…

Midlands Plant and Flower Festivals blooms at State Farmer’s Market

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Spring is blooming at the State Farmer’s Market for the annual Midlands Plant and Flower Festival. You can check out the season’s plants and flowers, enjoy farmer’s market staples and get your garden ready. April 13 – 14, 2019 Saturday • 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm South Carolina State Farmers…

Cellphone jamming tested at South Carolina state prison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal officials this week oversaw the test at a South Carolina prison of a cellphone signal jamming technology that some hope will help combat the threat posed by inmates with smuggled cellphones, officials told The Associated Press. The test took place over the course of five days in a housing unit at Broad River Correctional Institution,…

Bark to the Park a ‘howling’ good time

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The paws are out at Bark to the Park. The annual event is being held this weekend at Saluda Shoals Park. The annual event is the state’s largest walk for animals, according to organizers. The fun walk begins at 10:30a and the after ‘pawty’ begins at 11am. This year’s walk is the 10th annual event for Pawmetto…