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Cold weather hurting Spotted Seatrout numbers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – State wildlife officials are asking anglers to throw back a certain fish. The Department of Natural Resources says if you’re fishing and you catch a Spotted Seatrout, let it live to fight another day. A DNR spokesperson says the recent stretch of cold weather has caused Seatrout numbers to dwindle. Throwing them back will give them…

Family Hopes Cash Reward Will Help Catch Sumter Killer

Sumter, SC (WOLO)– Around 10:30 Saturday morning a man was found dead outside of a church in Sumter. Now, his family is pleading for the community’s help in finding his killer. The Sumter Sheriff’s Office is offering a $5,000 cash reward to try to encourage people with information to come forward.     “A shock to the community. A shock to everyone,”…

USC Seniors Host Clothing Drive to Keep the Homeless Warm

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This cold winter season we are experiencing is warming the hearts of some University of South Carolina seniors. What started off as a normal coffee run earlier this month sparked an idea for a call to action for social work major Morgan Larch. “This guy came up to my window and he had nothing on, he looked…

School and Business Delays- Winter Weather Latest

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Due to Winter Weather, here is a list of School Closings and Delays for Thursday, January 18th. DELAYS The Babcock Center, 2 Hour Delay Kershaw County Schools, 2 Hour Delay Lexington School Dist. One, 2 Hour Delay Lexington School Dist. Two, 2 Hour Delay Lexington School Dist. Three, 2 Hour Delay Lexington School Dist. Four, 2 Hour…

Potential Ice Issue for Morning Commute: Safety Tips

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Snow fell in the Midlands Wednesday, with little accumulation, but in some parts, the snow could stick, causing Black ice for the early morning commute Thursday. Black ice takes place when any remaining moisture on the roadways, liquid or solid (snow), freezes due to sub-32 degree temperatures.  Black Ice is a frozen coating of ice that can…

Trooper Shares Tips to Keep You and Your Car Safe if You Run Across Black Ice

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Department of Transportation will be working hard to make sure drivers are safe but the threat of black ice still looms. “These puddles you see today on your way home from work, as these temperatures hit 20 they can freeze,” began Lance Corporal David Jones. “And that can create a dangerous situation for a lot of people…