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Baby found in home with fatal overdose victim

[gtxvideo vid='Newt9Ght' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Newt9Ght.jpg' vtitle='Baby found in home with fatal overdose victim'] MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) - Police in Myrtle Beach say a baby was found in a home where two adults overdosed. Christopher Griffin was charged with neglect after investigators…

Hoop it Up Blood Drive

The City of Columbia hosts their annual Hoop it Up Blood Drive in hopes of offering life saving donations when there is a need here in the Midlands.

Go Red For Women

South Carolina pulled out their red to bring awareness to the number one killer of women.

CDC: Flu Season Worsens Nationally

NEW YORK (AP) - It looks like Groundhog Day for the nation's flu report, too: It's gotten worse, and there are weeks of suffering ahead. The government's latest report out Friday shows the flu season continued to intensify last week.…

Plant Expansion Expected to Bring 350 Jobs to Calhoun County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Governor's office announced that Zeus Industrial Products is expanding operations in Calhoun County. According to the Governor's office, the $76 million dollar investment is expected to bring 350 jobs, over the next several years.…

City to Hold Black History Month Parade and Festival

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival.  The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held Saturday, February 3 at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets.  This year’s parade…

SCE&G To Host Energy Efficient Neighborhood Program in Blackville

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get your house more energy efficient? SCE&G is hosting a community meeting about the Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program. According to SCE&G, this meeting is for Blackville residents and will offer energy assessments, education and the…

Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive : Roll Up Your Sleeves

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--  Roll up your sleeves for a good cause Friday. The Red Cross and City of Columbia are hosting the 8th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive Friday, February 2, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place…

5 Arrested on Drug Charges in Sumter County

Sumter, SC (WOLO) ---- Five people are behind bars after The Sumter County Sheriff's Office was in the process of executing a search warrant on the Relax Inn Motel  in the 10-thousand block of Lynches River Road, in Sumter County…

Wear red Friday for heart disease awareness

[gtxvideo vid='472z2rlA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/472z2rlA.jpg' vtitle='Wear red Friday for heart disease awareness'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Thursday (2/1), Governor Henry McMaster announced the state is going red to raise awareness for the battle against heart disease. Experts say heart disease is the…

Health Minute: Cold and Flu

The Flu season has been especially bad this year, but doctors say that's not the only virus that could be bugging you. Find out what is going around in your Health Minute.

Newberry Jury Duty Scam

Newberry county is warning residents about a Jury scam that is falsely accusing residents of missing a jury date and requesting they pay up to clear the offense.

Columbia Arts Center Launches New Art Series

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready for some creativity at the  Columbia Art Center? Thursday night the Art Center will kick off a new arts series to celebrate and explore various cultures in the city. The Worlds of Creativity series…

SC Free Clinic Conference Focuses on Healthcare

[gtxvideo vid='jUJ0VJgu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jUJ0VJgu.jpg' vtitle='SC Free Clinic Conference Focuses on Healthcare'] COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)-- Free clinics are critical to medical care in our state. That was the message Tuesday and Wednesday at the South Carolina Free Clinics Association Conference at the…

Lexington School District 2 Hosts Job Fair

[gtxvideo vid='ysaQJDN3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ysaQJDN3.jpg' vtitle='Lexington School District 2 Hosts Job Fair'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington District Two is looking for teachers. The district announced it will hold a Teacher Recruitment Fair Saturday, Feb 3 from 9am-Noon at Cayce Elementary school. Lexington Two…

City of Columbia Looking for Volunteers to Conduct Survey

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--  Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. Participants will track how the city uses public space and provide data to…

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