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Richland County flood survivor gets new home

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Richland, S.C. (WOLO) – Through Richland County’s use of federal disaster recovery funds, a resident displaced by the October 2015 flood now has a new house to call home. Judith Spry is the first of several flood survivors to receive a new house through the County’s flood recovery program. She was joined Thursday by family, friends and Richland County officials at a dedication ceremony to welcome her into…
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Lexington officials searching for suspicious men after approaching children

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Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Chief Terrence Green is requesting the help of the Town of Lexington community in identifying two male subjects who approached children asking if they needed a ride in two separate incidents. On the afternoon of Saturday, March 31, 2018, between the approximate times of 4:50 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., two juvenile males reported that they had observed…
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Riverbanks Zoo Welcomes New Baby Giraffe

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Riverbanks Zoo has welcomed a new family member. On Monday afternoon one of Riverbank’s giraffes, Ginger, gave birth to a healthy female calf. Zoo officials say the calf was born healthy. standing at 5’7 and weighed in at 93 pounds. The baby giraffe was standing about an hour after she came into the world. Categories: Local…
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Deputies Searching for Suspects Who Broke Into Lexington Home

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Lexington County, SC (WOLO) – Deputies say their searching for two suspects who broke into a home on Lawson Road, and were caught on video rummaging through drawers, using a fire extinguisher inside, and spray painting a wall. The incident, investigators say happened on Sunday in Leesville, and the suspects are also accused of going through the bedroom and a freezer…
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Days days of empowerment for women planned for next week

Courses on salary negotiation, safe workplaces, and a gubernatorial forum
Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The Women’s Right and Empowerment Network (WREN) is planning their second summit, themed “Women’s Economic Empowerment,” for Monday and Tuesday.  According to WREN Communication Director Emme Crawford, the first day will include speakers, breakout sessions, and workshops on several topics including salary negotiation, creating a safe workplace and more. The second day, according to Crawford includes a gubernatorial…
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Taking 10,000 small steps to make a statement

The annual 5K NAMI walk planned for the weekend
Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The annual NAMI Walk for Mental Health promises exercise and a message.  According to Companion Benefit Alternatives Amanda Downey, the walk is planned for Saturday morning at Finlay Park.  Downey says that a warm-up is planned for 9:00 AM with fitness guru James Patrick, followed by the 5K walk at 10:00 AM. The purpose of the walk is…
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Lancaster Mayor Passes Away, Says City Administrator

Ryan Chevalier,

Lancaster, S.C. (WOLO)- The mayor of Lancaster, John Howard died of lung cancer in a North Carolina hospital on Tuesday says the city’s administrator. Howard, 67, was elected to office in February of 2016, after the death of former Mayor Joe Shaw. Before becoming mayor, Howard served on the Lancaster City Council for 33 years. Howard is survived by his wife Karon,…
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Person Identified in Skeletal Remains, Officials Say

Ryan Chevalier,

Sumter, SC (WOLO) – Officials say they’ve identified the person who’s skeletal remains were discovered by children playing in the woods last month. Using dental records and DNA, the Sumter County coroner says the remains were those of Michael Thompson. The cause of death has not been determined, according to authorities. Deputies say Thompson had serious medical issues, which included a spinal cord injury and…