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South Carolina toddler dies; cause of death investigated

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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – Authorities are investigating the cause of death of a South Carolina toddler whose body temperature was high when emergency responders began treating him. Spartanburg police Lt. Doug Harwell says the father of 18-month-old King Trammel called emergency services Friday afternoon because his son needed medical assistance. Harwell tells news outlets that the father began driving his…
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City Water Officials urge customers to verify official Door Hangar Notices

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO) — Columbia Water is asking residents to be on alert for misleading door hangar notices. Water officials say there are some misleading service shut off notices showing up on the doors of some Irmo homes. According to water officials, the hangars claim that the homeowner is in jeopardy of having their water service turned off if a payment…
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Get Ready for PaleoPalooza at the State Museum

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time for PaleoPalooza at the South Carolina State Museum.  The event takes place Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Museum organizers say you can expect a full day of natural history featuring flying birds of prey, a slithering reptile demonstration, a special appearance from South Carolina naturalist Rudy Mancke and more. Also on hand for…
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Virginia College to Host Community Health Fair

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A free health fair is set for Thursday, June 21st in Columbia. Virginia College will host a  Community Health Fair at the campus located at 7201 Two Notch Road. Organizers say the event is free and open to the public and will feature a variety of health-related checks and activities for all ages, including free body mass index screenings, blood…
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Shrimping off SC coast open for business next week

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A key area for South Carolina shrimpers will open next week after a long delay because of cold weather. The Department of Natural Resources says shrimping grounds within three miles of the coast will open June 19th. Shrimping farther off shore opened Wednesday (6/13). Recent testing shows the number of shrimp available is still below average and…
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Lifesaving advancements on display at fire and rescue convention

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Firefighters and EMT’s got a first hand look at some of the latest in life-saving technology. More than 150 exhibitors packed the Columbia Convention Center and Colonial Life Arena as the 113th annual Fire and Rescue Conference continued. Organizers say it is amazing to see just how far firefighting has come over the years. The conference…