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Dangers of substance use disorder continue, despite COVID-19 crisis

Despite the pandemic, the opioid crisis is still going on. People battling a substance use disorder still need to receive treatment and recovery services.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Despite the pandemic, the opioid crisis is still going on. People battling a substance use disorder still need to receive treatment and recovery services. “We have a lot going on right now, we have a lot to worry about. But I think we absolutely cannot forget about substance use disorders, alcohol use particularly,” said Sara Goldsby,…

Coroner identifies teen killed in Columbia officer-involved shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has identified a teenager killed in an officer-involved shooting in Columbia Wednesday night. It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m. near the 4800 block of Monticello Road. According to the Richland County Coroner, Joshua Dariandre Ruffin, 17, died at the hospital from complications of a gunshot wound. SLED is investigating the shooting at…

Irmo’s Sleep Number plant repairing N95 masks for local hospital use

Sleep Number's manufacturing plant in Irmo is joining the fight against COVID-19, and doing what they can to help health care workers.

Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) — Sleep Number’s manufacturing plant in Irmo is joining the fight against COVID-19, and doing what they can to help health care workers. “Think outside the box. This is what we did here, just heard about a need and figured out how can we partner together to fill that need,” said Hunter Mottel, Director of Manufacturing at…