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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…

Canada joins growing list of countries to ban plastic

(CNN) —Canada’s Prime Minister says the overuse of plastic can not be ignored. Justin Trudeau says Canada will ban single use plastic items like bags, straws, cutlery and stirring sticks by the year 20-21. According to the Canadian government, citizens throw away an estimated 11 billion dollars worth of plastic materials each year. Canada isn’t the first country to make…

Kroger reportedly getting into CBD business

(CNN) – Kroger is reportedly getting into the CBD business. Cleveland news stations are reporting the Cincinnati-based grocery store chain plans to sell products with CBD including lotions, balms, oils, and creams. CBD is a chemical found in hemp and marijuana plants. The products will be sold in nearly 1,000 stores in over 17 states. Categories: National News, News

Driver suspected of fleeing checkpoint accused in Orangeburg state trooper hit and run

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Authorities are asking the public for their help after a state trooper was injured by a car fleeing a checkpoint. At approximately 11 Monday night authorities say the driver of the Honda seen here fled a drivers license checkpoint at Langley Road in Orangeburg County and hit a state trooper resulting in great bodily injury. If…