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FoodShare Program Aims To Increase Access To Fresh Produce In Low-Income Communities

Image: Matt Perron COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – On Wednesday, Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group announced its partnership with Molina Healthcare in the FoodShare program. Molina Healthcare has contributed $23,000 to the program which aims to put fresh fruits and vegetables on the table for low-income communities. The funds will be used to hire an outreach worker who will actively engage members…

Watch: Warning for Saluda River Swimmers

Columbia,SC . (WOLO) — The warm weather has many of you eager to take a dip to stay cool. Before you do, click here to see a warning from D-HEC for anyone thinking about diving into the Saluda River. Categories: News Tags: bacteria, saluda river, swimmers, Warning

Texas Father Arrested in Death of His 6-Month-Old Daughter Left in Hot Car

This photo provided by the Collin County Sheriff’s Department shows Michael Thedford, The North Texas man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of his 6-month-old daughter who was found unconscious in the heat of the car interior outside the family home. Thedford was booked into the Collin County Jail after the incident June 21, 2016. Collin County Sheriff’s…

WATCH: Organization harnesses power of sun, sets example for small businesses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce activated its newly installed solar panels on its Gervais Street building Tuesday. The system will produce about 12,626 kilowatt-hours of energy annually and save up to $2,525 per year for the 5500 sq. ft. building. The activation of their solar panels comes at a time when Columbia has begun efforts…

Watch: Walmart Shooting Arrests

Columbia,SC. (WOLO) — A week after a shooting in the parking lot of the Garner’s Ferry Road Walmart, Columbia police make several arrests. Click here to find out more on the suspects now in custody charged with attempted murder. Categories: News Tags: Arrest, Shooting, Walmart

Garners Ferry Road Reopened Following Gas Line Rupture

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A building on Garners Ferry Road was evacuated due to a natural gas line rupture Wednesday morning. According to the Columbia Fire Department Twitter account the rupture occurred on the 8100 block of Garners Ferry Road. #TheCFD responding natural gas line rupture 8100blk Garners Ferry Rd possible road closures Garners Ferry Rd motorists use caution #scnews —…

Emanuel AME Pastor Reassigned

Rev. Dr. Betty Deas Clark CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) — The first permanent pastor of Emanuel AME Church, where nine parishioners were killed a little more than a year ago during a Bible study, has been reassigned. According to the Post and Courier, Reverend Berry Deas Clark moved to a church in Georgetown Tuesday. The move comes after just five months at…