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Columbia Couple Brings World into Focus for Thousands

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) – A husband and wife optometry team based in Blythewood are putting their skills and goodwill to use, bringing eye care to thousands who would otherwise go without. The couple, who owns Advanced Family Eye Care in Blythewood and Camden, have been volunteering overseas for nine years now, but last year, they decided to take things a…

Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show

Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is coming to the Midlands.  It will be held at Jamil Temple from Nov. 18th through the 20th. Admission is $5.00. For those 16 & under it is free.  Also, all military and their dependents can get in free with ID. Categories: Events, Local News

Deputies Searching for Missing Man in Kershaw Co.

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Investigators say Charles Jackson of Camden was last seen at a home on Tickle Hill Rd. at 4pm Thursday afternoon.  Deputies say he suffers from dementia and is driving a  burgundy and silver Chevy El Camino.  If you know where Jackson is call the Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office at (803)425-1512. Categories: Kershaw, Local News, News

School Districts Respond to Air Quality Alert

Many Opt to Limit or Cancel Outdoor Activities

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Department of Health and Environmental Control says an air quality alert for fine particulates in the air has been declared for most of South Carolina, effective now through Thursday. The particles in the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. Many school districts across the Midlands decided to take precautionary steps to maintain the health…