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Rainbow Int’l Restoration Fundraiser

Blythewood, SC. (WOLO) — They come from different walks of life, and varied circumstances, but have one connection they would prefer not to have. They are living with terminal Cancer. Three young women ages 29 to 37 are the recipients of a golf tournament fundraiser being held Wednesday may 3rd at the Cobblestone Park Golf Club in Blythewood to help…

Midlands Gives Online Fundraising Underway

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The time to give is here. The Midlands is participating in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge which kicked off at midnight. This is the fourth annual event, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Over 300 non profit organizations in the Midlands are set to take part. Here’s how You can get in on the giving: www.MidlandsGives.org ABC…

Stolen Bethel AME Historical Marker Returned to Dept. of Archives and History

Church Member Calls it an Answered Prayer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Historical Marker Coordinator Dr. Ehren Foley says he was surprised when learned Bethel AME’s marker was waiting for him at his office. “Monday morning I had a voicemail message on my phone from the woman who works at the front desk. She was working here on Saturday and she said at some point during the day, two men…

More Than 300 Nonprofits to Benefit From Midlands Gives

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The largest charitable fundraisers in South Carolina raises money and awareness for local nonprofits in 11 Midlands counties. One of the non profits who will be benefiting from Midlands Gives says a little goes a long way. “This actually allows everyone to be a philanthropist for one day,”Lila Anna Sauls, President & CEO of St. Lawrence Place…

Worker Dies at SC Paper Mill

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a 60-year-old employee has died while working at a South Carolina paper mill. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office identified the dead worker as Lawrence Shiner of Moncks Corner. He was killed Sunday night at the KapStone, but the cause of his death was not given. KapStone said in a news release that a…

Government Shutdown Averted

ABC NEWS–The Government has avoided a shutdown after congress reached a last minute deal that could fund most government operations through September. ABC’S Janae Norman takes a look at the deal and what it means to you. Categories: Local News, National News, Politics Tags: Congress