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Free mulch giveaway after “Grinding of the Greens”

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Keep the Midlands Beautiful will be giving away mulch from Christmas trees that were ground up in their “Grinding of the Greens” campaign. The mulch will be distributed at Seven Oaks Park and the State Farmers Market starting at 8:30 Saturday (1/13) morning until it runs out. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

State Lawmakers Vow to Fight Opiod Crisis

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Across the board, lawmakers and state leaders say tackling the opioid crisis is a top priority. Wednesday (1/10) morning Governor Henry McMaster was joined by the Department of Alcohol and other Abuse Services. The Governor announced a new statewide public education campaign addressing opioid addiction and a new web site, justplainkillers.com. Governor McMaster says it is…

Senators Agree to Take Up Governor Vetoes Next Week

Some Senators Feel House Override Vote Was "Disrespectful"

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-The road to better buses just got a little longer after legislators put on the brakes in the Senate Wednesday. Senators are asking representatives to go back and take a second look at their overrides to the governor’s budget vetoes. The South Carolina Senate has agreed to take up the governor’s vetoes next week. “I’m suggesting to the…

Hopkins Shooting Highlights Domestic Violence And Suicide In Richland County

New details on the Hopkins shooting Tuesday, highlighting suicide and domestic violence once again in Richland County.

  Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday, Richland County Sheriff Lott shared Leonard Bradley the deputy coroner for Richland County took his own life after a domestic dispute. Coroner Gary Watts and Sheriff Lott say they are working on healing their family after such a shock.   “Right now, you know, we’re hurting,” Watts said.   Deputies said a litter control officer was…

LIVE: RCSD Sheriff to give update on deadly shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Coroner Gary Watts are giving an update of a death investigation. CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE The shooting occurred yesterday afternoon. According to Sheriff Lott, Levi Brown was in his county issued vehicle when he shot an killed Bradley while at a residence visiting  a female acquaintance. Leonard Bradley was…

Thanks for Giving the Gift of Life at ABC Columbia Blood Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -Thanks to generous donors at the ABC Columbia/Red Cross annual Blood Drive, lives will be saved. We are thankful to the nearly 100 people who joined us at The Plex at the Village at Sandhill on Tuesday. According to Red Cross officials, the blood donated will save up to 204 lives. Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First…