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2 Amtrak Patients Remain at Palmetto Health, say Officials

COLUMBIA,  SC ( WOLO) — Palmetto Health officials say they have 2 patients remaining in their care, from the 60 patients they received Sunday from the Amtrak crash. Hospital officials say one patient is in serious, the other in good condition. Hospital officials say they received an influx of patients from the Amtrak train accident in Cayce, South Carolina, yesterday,…

Finding the Soul in Philanthropy

After a national tour, a very special exhibit opens in Columbia

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–After appearances across the country, an exhibit that shares the tradition of African-American philanthropy opens at the Assembly Street branch of the Richland Library. According to Cliff Bourke with the Central Carolina Community Foundation, The Soul of Philanthropy has photos, stories, videos, poetry, and even a chalkboard where you can add your reasons for giving back. Eight local…

Hudson Automotive Group donates $25k SC Troopers Association

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A midlands car dealer wants to make sure the families of state troopers killed in the line of duty have the resources they need. Tuesday (2/6) morning the Hudson Automotive Group donated $25,000 to the South Carolina Troopers Association. Troopers say its good to know someone in the community has their back. Categories: Local News, News,…

Accidental tsunami warning sent along SC coast

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – No, a tsunami is not heading for the South Carolina coast. Tuesday (2/6) morning, private forecast provider AccuWeather sent an errant push notification to cell phones up and down the east coast issuing a tsunami warning. The company is now blaming the mishap on the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service however, tweeted that there…