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Richland County Sheriff Deputies Review Boat Safety Tips

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Marine Patrol Unit says speeding is one of the leading causes of boating accidents. Deputy Stephen Perrow says appropriate speeds are circumstantial. Other deadly boating causes include recklessness and inexperienced driving. Perrow says drivers must look out for one another on the water just as they do on the roads. Drinking while boating…

Fort Jackson to Host Free Centennial Concert

FORT JACKSON, SC – Fort Jackson is celebrating it’s Centennial with a free concert. It’s taking place Saturday, June 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.. The free concert will feature Hunter Hayes and Kellie Pickler. Fort officials say the Centennial Celebration will include a Golden Knights Army Parachute Team jump into Hilton Field, concert and fireworks display. Visitors Can…

Travel Abroad: Health Tips

CNN– Getting ready to travel for the Memorial Holiday? In this Health Minute new tips to help make your trip a smooth one by making sure you get the vaccinations you need. Here’s Kim Hutcherson. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health minute

“I didn’t think I was going to live,” Prosperity Resident Trapped in Home During Storm Says

NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- At least 12 homes have been damaged by a powerful storm that ripped through the Cy Schumpert Road area in Prosperity. Residents were in disbelief when they saw the aftermath. “You could hear the roof and the board literally getting ripped off,” Rebecca Ammons said. “The house was shaking and I thought me and her were…

State House: Budget Update

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina senators approved legislation to keep state government running if legislators can’t agree on a budget before the fiscal year starts. The Senate approved the continuing resolution 40-0 Tuesday without debate. Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman says it’s “simply to have a backstop” and he doesn’t expect it to be necessary. Before the regular…

First Lady McMaster and ‘Mac’ Visit Dutch Fork Elem

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The First Lady and the New “first dog” Mac, made a special visit to Dutch Fork Elementary this week. South Carolina’s First Lady, Peggy McMaster, was a guest reader Wednesday morning. She also brought along her and the Governor’s new Bulldog puppy. Mac was a hit with the students in the Kindergarten class, he’s making the rounds…