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Prisma Health forensic nurse team receives SAFE designation

The Prisma health forensic nurse team received its S.A.F.E. designation today. S.A.F.E.,  or Sexual Assault Forensic Excellence, is awarded to a South Carolina hospital or agency that completes sexual assault victim care training provided by the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network. The training includes evidence preservation and trauma informed care.

Bond revoked for alleged Murdaugh co-conspirator

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Bond was revoked today for Curtis Smith, the alleged accomplice of former attorney Alex Murdaugh. Assistant attorney general Creighton Waters was seeking the revocation due to Smith allegedly misrepresenting…

Kershaw Co. Deputy involved in chase, crash

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies with the Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office say around 1pm Thursday they along with Camden Police responded to a call of someone threatening to use a gun at Walmart in Camden.…

Body of missing boater recovered in Lake Murray

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say the body of a man who disappeared on Lake Murray has been found. Officials say the body of Terrance Butler, 31, of Edgefield was found near Dreher Island…

Georgia Pacific is expanding operations in Clarendon County

CLARENDON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- Georgia Pacific is expanding operations in Clarendon County. The company is expected to invest approximately $40 million into the project, according to the Governor's office. Georgia Pacific is one of the world’s leading makers of tissue,…

Good Morning Columbia anchor helps rescue accident victim

Monica Rivers is seeing who she calls her angel again, for the first time since her accident. That angel, is ABC Columbia News anchor Curtis Wilson. "He means the world to me. Had it not been for him at that time, the angel that god sent to me. I know we all have angels. God has ones assigned to us. And if it was just for that moment on that date, Curtis Wilson was the angel assigned to Monica Rivers," Rivers says.

Serve and Connect Hosting 'Be safe Block Party'

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--  Serve and Connect is hosting a "Be Safe Block Party". You and the family can celebrate the community with free food, music, games, and interact with local law enforcement. It takes place Thursday, August 11 from 4…

Columbia police search for accused peeping Tom

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police Wednesday released surveillance footage of a man looking into the windows of a home on Devine Street. If you recognize this man call the Columbia Police Department or leave a…

SC State Fair looking to fill temporary positions

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Looking for a temporary job? The South Carolina State Fair is putting out the help wanted sign. Fair officials say they are looking to fill several positions including cookie kitchen…

Richland One 2022 Back-to-School Convocation

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland One’s 2022 Back-to-School convocation was held today at Eau Claire High School.  The event serves as an official kick off to the school year for all employees and…

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