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Two People Found Dead at Home in Travelers Rest

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (AP) – Greenville County sheriff’s deputies are investigating after two people were found shot to death at a home in Travelers Rest. Master Deputy Ryan Flood said deputies were called to check on a resident’s welfare about 2:40 p.m. Wednesday. The coroner’s office said two dead men were found in the home. Their names have not been…

Democrats, Republicans and Political Experts React to Election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A big night for the GOP in South Carolina. The state went red for President-Elect Donald Trump. Other candidates won big in their local races as well. While Grand Old Party members were celebrating their victories, many Democrats were left disheartened after candidate Secretary Hillary Clinton lost the election, trailing Trump by over 50 electoral votes. ABC…

New Zoo 5K to Kick Off Lights Before Christmas

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will kick-off its annual Lights Before Christmas with its first ever 5K, to benefit wildlife conservation and education efforts. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 19. The run will wind through the park’s scenic back roads, cross the Saluda River and pass some of the most popular exhibits…

Deadlines Approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 21 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 21 counties have deadlines next week. They are Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Calhoun, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg, Sumter and Williamsburg….