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Walgreens expands safe medical disposal program in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – AmerisourceBergen, Pfizer and Prime Therapeutics are joining Walgreens to expand the availability of year-round safe medication disposal in South Carolina to 20 safe medication disposal kiosks in select Walgreens locations throughout the state. The expansion is part of an effort announced last year by leading health care organizations to combat the national opioid abuse crisis by increasing the availability…

Memorials held for 10 Texas high school shooting victims

SANTA FE, TX (WOLO) – There was a statewide tribute Monday (5/21) in Texas for the 10 people killed and 13 others injured in Friday’s shooting at a high school. More vigils and memorial services were planned for the evening as calls for action grow louder across the country. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: National News,…

Palmetto Health Richland Children’s Hospital celebrates 10-year anniversary in own facility

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Happy anniversary to the Palmetto Health Richland Children’s Hospital. Monday (5/21) morning the hospital held a celebration for ten years as a free-standing facility. Though it began its mission more than 35 years ago, the hospital moved into its own facility in 2008 designed to specifically meet the needs of children and their families. More than…

SC School Makeup Days Proposal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina education panel has approved preliminary guidelines for a pilot eLearning program for teachers and students to use to stay on track with school work while outside of the classroom because of to bad weather. Members of an education oversight committee met Monday to discuss the eLearning standards in preparation for the upcoming school…

Orangeburg Jail Escapees Latest: 2 Inmates Still on the Run

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– Orangeburg County Deputies are still searching for two inmates who escaped over the weekend. A third escapee was caught on Sunday, and is awaiting a court hearing, say Deputies. Deputies say inmates Tyshon Johnson, Curtis Green and Christopher Boltin escaped by overpowering an officer around 10-pm Saturday. Both Johnson and Green are charged with murder. Deputies say…

Good Morning Curtis: Chickadees Diner

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is getting his grub on at Chickadees Diner. Monday, you can find Curtis getting an inside look at Chickadees Diner and trying some of the diner’s most popular dishes. Join us each weekday from 5am-7am on Good Morning Columbia. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, News