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Brockman Elementary Recognized as ‘Blue Ribbon’ School

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Midlands school is being recognized today as one of the nation’s best. On Tuesday, Richland School District one held a ceremony commemorating the U-S Department of Education’s recognition of Brockman elementary as a National Blue Ribbon School. School officials say it’s a great honor. Since 1982, the Blue Ribbon School program has recognized the overall academic excellence of…

Tracee Ellis Ross to Host The 2017 American Music Awards

“Black-ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross will host the American Music Awards this year. It will be the first time that the Emmy-nominated actress will host the awards show, and it was announced exclusively on “Good Morning America” today. This Sunday’s show will be a big night for the actress and her family. Her mother, Diana Ross, will be honored with the 2017 AMA’s…

PETA Protester Poses Nude in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One animal rights group is willing to bare it all to keep turkey off your table this Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, members of People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals, otherwise known as PETA, held a nude protest at the corner of Harden and Devine streets. They say all animals are the same and none should meet a…

Help prevent hunger with a couple taps of your thumb

Harvest Hope's text campaign will help feed neighbors and may put signed Gamecock history in your house

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Since 1981, Harvest Hope Food Bank has helped provide food and provisions to the Midlands and beyond.  In fact, according to Executive Director Denise Holland, the organization now serves 38,000 people a week in 20 counties across South Carolina. “There is always a need,” says Holland, “but the holidays bring an increased need,” citing the extra family around,…

Giving a voice to those who aren’t always heard

Tyler Ryan learns about the annual Silent Voices event raising money for the homeless

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Since 2010, a very special organization has been a large advocate for the homeless, and for those involved, it touches close to the heart.  Homeless Helping Homeless is a non-profit formed to raise money for awareness, assistance, even to help build self-esteem, and self-reliance. Each year, the Silent Voices event offers an evening of spoken work, music, art,…

Woman, Son Accused of Dismembering Man in Cherokee County

GAFFNEY, SC (WSOC)-  A mother and her son are accused of murdering a man whose dismembered body was found under their home in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Dawn Wilkins told police in Gaffney that she and her common-law husband, Gary Stone, got into an argument after drinking. Wilkins told police said and has not heard from him since. But after a tip,…

Man Who Went Missing on Halloween Found Dead in Swansea

LEXINGTON, SC(WOLO)- A man who went missing on Halloween in Lexington has been found. According to the Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, Monday Wingard was found in a wooded area near Swansea Tuesday. Officials say Wingard’s body was discovered by community members during a search party near his home on basil road. An autopsy will be performed to determine how he…