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Church Safety Training

Newberry Co, SC (WOLO) — It’s been nearly three years ago, and many of us still remember the senseless Charleston Church shooting that was carried out by white supremacist Dylann Roof. This tragedy that struck the state unfortunately, is not the only church shooting we’ve seen. In an effort to save lives, Monday night the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office held …

Family of Man Killed While Helping Best Friend’s Mom Move Ask For Justice

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The family of the 20-year-old man who was shot and killed while helping his best friend’s mother move out of an apartment says they are distraught, overcome with emotion and even angry as the suspected murder remains on the loose. “God forgives, but I can’t right now,” Easler Perry said. Easler found out Saturday his son, DAngelo Perry, had been shot and…

City of Columbia unveils arts improvement plan “Amplify”

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia leaders want to boost the city’s art scene. Monday (1/29) at Township Auditorium, the city kicked off its new cultural plan called “Amplify.” The plan is meant to highlight and strengthen existing arts in the capital city and to create economic prosperity in the region. “Amplify” is organized by One-Columbia, a non-profit organization aimed at…

Helpful Sexual Assault And Violence Resources At USC

    Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Sexual assault awareness has been a hot topic across the country. From the #MeToo movement to the Larry Nassar case, thousands of victims are speaking out. One of the central locations for this conversation have been college campuses. Student Health Services at USC said their main message to survivors of sexual assault is that they are…

IRS-Certified Volunteers Ready to Help You File Your Taxes

VITA is Holding Two Events Soon

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The IRS officially began accepting tax returns Monday. One group wants to help you file your returns for free. The volunteer income tax assistance or VITA program has two events coming up to help people at no cost and make sure your taxes are done right. VITA agents will be at Richland Library’s main branch on Assembly…