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29 women, 7 men lost to domestic violence honored at Silent Witness Ceremony

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- The National Domestic Violence Hotline reported answering over 440,000 calls, texts, and chats in 2022. To honor lives…

GREG'S GROCERIES: Law enforcement agencies help nonprofit aid thousands in need

With the help of law enforcement agencies from across the state, Serve & Connect packed more than 3,000 boxes at Tuesday’s event at the Forest Acres Walmart.

U.S. facing shortfall on common antibiotic to treat kids during virus season

As a new virus season begins, the US is facing a shortfall in a common antibiotic to help treat bacterial infections that may happen when a child is sick.

Police: Woman lead police on chase with a baby in the car

Investigators say around 10am Tuesday an Irmo police officer tried to pull over Whitney James, 34, for having the wrong license tag on her car.

Post Offices in South Carolina hosting a USPS job fair

The USPS is looking for individuals to join the postal service through the holidays and beyond. The Post Offices in South Carolina are hosting a job fair.

Disney On Ice returns to Colonial Life Arena with 'Magic in the Stars'

Get ready for some Disney Magic. The Colonial Life Arena has announced that Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars is coming in 2024.

Pet of the Week: Relic!

Relic is a Certified Good Girl! Adopt her today from Lexington County Animal Services!

FEMA: Cell phones to receive nationwide emergency alert test

Nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones Wednesday October, 4 2023. According to FEMA, the test will reach millions of mobile phones across the country via wireless emergency alerts

What you need to know as student loan repayments resume this month.

Federal student loan borrowers will be required to pay their monthly student loan bills starting in October. The pandemic-related pause from 2020, was providing relief to nearly 44 million borrowers by freezing their…

Area students get to jump on the Cocky Reading Express

Cocky and a bunch of his best buds from USC visit an area classroom for the annual Cocky Reading Express.

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Kershaw Co. Drug Unit arrest man accused of trafficking meth

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office along with the assistance of the Camden Police Department's drug went to a home in the 2100 block of Old Georgetown Road in Cassatt.

REMEMBERING GREG ALIA: Widow of Forest Acres police officer turns grief into positive change

She decided to create the non-profit Serve and Connect, which works to build relationships between police officers and citizens.

Local Living: Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at the Ballpark

In our look at Local Living, it's almost time for the 2023 Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at the Ballpark. Chris Janson will headline Fall Jam at Segra Park Saturday October 7, 2023

SLED to honor service of K9 Rico, who was killed in the line of duty

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division had announced plans to celebrate the life and honor the service of K9 Rico, who was killed in the line of duty last Wednesday, near Charleston.

Nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones Wednesday

A nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones will be held Wednesday October, 4 2023.

SCDOT: Temporary, overnight closures of I-20 under Broad River Road bridge

SCDOT will implement the following series of temporary, overnight closures of Interstate 20 traffic under the Broad River Road bridge (mile marker 65). During this time, I-20 traffic will be detoured across Broad River Road.

Postal Service in South Carolina looking to fill jobs at USPS Job fair

The Post Offices in South Carolina are hosting a job fair to fill immediate openings for the positions of City Carrier Assistants, Rural Carrier Associates and Assistant Rural Carriers (ARC).

Discount admission tickets on sale now for SC State Fair

The South Carolina State Fair returns for its 154th year October 11-22, 2023.

Funeral arrangements announced for late Richland Co. Deputy Jacob Salrin

The funeral for Richland County Deputy Jacob Salrin starts Thursday at 11 at The Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia.

Community prayer rally Sunday in Eau Claire

A community prayer rally will be held Sunday in response to the shooting deaths of three Eau Claire High School students.

Milton, sack-happy defense lead No. 21 Tennessee to 41-20 revenge victory over South Carolina

Joe Milton threw for 231 yards and No. 21 Tennessee sacked Spencer Rattler six times in a 41-20 victory over South Carolina on Saturday night.

Clemson defense shows out with 5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles to beat Syracuse 31-14

Cade Klubnik threw two touchdown passes and Clemson’s high-powered defense made a statement on Saturday in a dominant 31-14 victory against previously unbeaten Syracuse.