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Midlands Community Bids Farewell to Homeless Veteran, Two Other Unclaimed Servicemen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In January, the Lexington County Coroner’s Office confirmed the body of a veteran and former Richland County deputy was found in a makeshift shelter in the woods. Friday, dozens came out to honor that former deputy and two other unclaimed veterans in memorial. Diane Peryslak is former deputy Dennis Reidy’s first cousin. She says she flew down…

Ready for a Walk? Cayce Riverwalk Phase Two Re-Opens

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)–Just in time for all this warm weather, there’s a new place to go for a walk or run in Cayce. On Thursday, Cayce officials hosted a grand re-opening of phase two of the Riverwalk. It had been closed for repairs since the October 2015 flood. Phase two begins at the entrance of the Cayce Cove Apartments and…

DHEC: Flu Death Toll Rises in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The death toll from the flu continues to rise in South Carolina. This week Department of Health and Environmental Control officials announced 23 more people have died bringing the total to 151, since October, in the state of South Carolina. Flu season typically runs through May. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Flu

Report: USC, Clemson Players Among Those Who Took Money

z Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, Yahoo)–A Yahoo Sports report released Friday morning reveals the names and dollar amounts allegedly taken by college basketball players from NBA Agent Andy Miller. The documents containing the names were seized during an FBI raid of Miller’s office in late 2017. According to Yahoo, the article contained the names and dollar amounts taken by college basketball…

For the love of horses: EQUUS Film Festival rides into Camden this weekend

CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO) – The EQUUS Film Festival takes over Camden this weekend. The festival features film screenings, panels and workshops, all devoted to horses and the people who love them. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal talked to local festival producer Julieanne Neal about what visitors can expect. You can buy tickets to the three-day festival, here.   Categories: Digital Exclusives…

Groundbreaking Today for New Dorn VA Parking Garage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– More parking will soon be on the way at the Dorn VA. The medical center is set to break ground on a new 270 space parking garage. According to officials, the ground breaking will be the first phase of a new multilevel parking garage on the campus of the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center. The…

Memorial planned for Reverend Billy Graham

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WOLO) – Memorial plans for the late Reverend Billy Graham have been shared Friday (2/22), one day after the 99-year-old’s death. According to the family, Reverend Graham’s casket will be brought via motorcade from Asheville, North Carolina to Charlotte on Saturday. His body will lie in repose at the Graham Library the following Monday and Tuesday. Following that,…