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Cellphone jamming tested at South Carolina state prison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal officials this week oversaw the test at a South Carolina prison of a cellphone signal jamming technology that some hope will help combat the threat posed by inmates with smuggled cellphones, officials told The Associated…

Bark to the Park a 'howling' good time

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The paws are out at Bark to the Park. The annual event is being held this weekend at Saluda Shoals Park. The annual event is the state’s…

Fred's to Close underperforming stores, 11 in South Carolina

[gtxvideo vid='TBJ2Bpp2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TBJ2Bpp2.jpg' vtitle='Fred's Close Underperforming stores, 11 in South Carolina'] A discount retailer is closing some of its stores. Fred's Inc. says it will close 159 under performing stores in 13 states, including South Carolina, by the end of…

Sistercare receives $5,000 Check from DreamBee Foundation

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Friday, Sistercare of the Midlands received a $5,000 grant from the DreamBee Foundation. The DreamBee Foundation awarded Sistercare the first ever “The Women We Watched Freedom Grant” in conjunction with National Child Abuse month. Sistercare counsels…

'Pawty' Saturday at Bark to the Park

[gtxvideo vid='YjgWlCip' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YjgWlCip.jpg' vtitle=''Pawty' Saturday at Bark to the Park'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Your four legged friends can party this weekend at the annual Bark to the Park. The event is being held Saturday at Saluda Shoals Park. It is…

Crossover deadline for bills in State House passes

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday April 10th, 2019  was the crossover deadline for bills working through the State House. Bills that made the cut, include a measure overhauling the State's education system…

Chapin couple continues push to raise purchasing age for energy drinks

[gtxvideo vid='ykth74N2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ykth74N2.jpg' vtitle='energy drink pkg'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Parents of a Chapin teen who died after officials say he drank too much caffeine, are fighting for a minimum age for kids to be able to purchase energy drinks. When…

State House: Hearing on Medical Marijuana

By CHRISTINA L. MYERS= COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers are hearing from both supporters and opponents of the medicinal use of marijuana. The Senate Medical Affairs planned two hearings Thursday to fit in all the speakers on the…

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