Puerto Rico Patients Head to SC
Patients from Puerto Rico injured during hurricane Maria are in route to South Carolina hospitals for medical assistance.
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Kassy Alia to Host Event Calling for Change on the Anniversary of her Husband’s Death
"Compassionin Action" Starts Saturday at 10 a.m.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The wife of murdered Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia is taking the anniversary of her husband’s death to call for change. Saturday marks two years since the officer was killed while on duty, now his widow Kassy is calling for our nation to unite through compassion. “In memory of this second anniversary, this very grim anniversary,…
SC National Guard Troops Deploy to Puerto Rico
Hopkins, SC (WOLO)–  South Carolina National Guard is sending 150 soldiers and about 60 vehicles to aid Puerto Rico in their disaster recovery efforts. “You can only send so many people, especially to an area as small as Puerto Rico. The concern down there is that it’s so isolated and you don’t want to put so many people in there…
Health & Human Services Sec. Tom Price Resigns
White House Staffer under scrutiny for alleged trips around the country in private chartered flights steps down.
Midlands Groups Collecting Aid for Puerto Rico
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Midlands group is teaming up with a Puerto Rican restaurant to send supplies to Puerto Rico. The owners of La Isla Bonita say it’s been nearly impossible communicating with family on the island, let alone, getting them the help they need. The Hispanic Leadership is helping the restaurant do what it can to help…they’re holding a donation…
Irmo Celebrates Fried Okra: 44th Annual Okra Strut
Irmo Okra Strut Festival
IRMO, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a fried veggie. The 44th annual Irmo Okra Strut kicks off in the Town of Irmo Friday and runs through Saturday. The free, family-friendly event features nationally-recognized bands, like Mother’s Finest, a parade and a recipe contest devoted to its namesake. Friday’s musical acts kick off at 6pm. According to organizers, Saturday starts with the Parade…
New Chester County tire plant to bring 1,700 jobs, Giti says
Leaders will gather in Richburg next week to celebrate the completion of global tire company, Giti Tire’s, first factory on U.S. soil.
The fried, fun and freaky of this year’s S.C. State Fair food
The South Carolina State Fair begins October 11, and every year, it brings with it vendors peddling unusual, but tasty food combinations.
JerryFest Outdoor Concert in Five Points
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Music and more will highlight the JerryFest concert in Five Points Sunday. According to organizers, JerryFest is a free, family and pet friendly outdoor concert to celebrate the life and art of Jerry Garcia.  Garcia is best known for his work as lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead. Event Date and Timeline: Sunday, October 1st at the Five Points fountain…
Suspect wanted for forcing Midlands McDonald’s employees into freezer after armed robbery
Caught on Camera
Caught on Camera: The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is on the hunt for a suspect, caught on camera, robbing a Midlands McDonald’s at gunpoint and then forcing three employees into the freezer.
