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The White Dress Project brings awareness to health concern for women

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Monday night women of the midlands gathered to bring awareness to the White Dress Project. The White Dress Project raises funds for research to promote and increase awareness for fibroids. According to the group, fibroids affect a majority of women during their lifetime and although they’re not cancerous, fibroids can be dangerous. Researchers say women aged…

Wife of Lexington Co. deputy seriously hurt in crash thanks community for support

More than $30,000 has been raised so far to help a Lexington Co. deputy that was seriously injured in a crash back in June.

Lexington County, S.C. (WOLO) — More than $30,000 has been raised so far to help a Lexington Co. deputy that was seriously injured in a crash back in June. A drunk driver hit him head-on after crossing the median. Brittany Hall is a stay-at-home mom with four young children, 8-year-old twins, a 7-year-old and a 6-year-old. Within 48 hours of…

UofSC’s president-elect addresses comments about binge drinking, sexual assault

He also tells everyone to call him "Bob", says he wants to move forward from his military career

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – President-elect Lt. General Robert Caslen held his first press conference Monday since being voted in as the University of South Carolina’s next president. The university’s Board of Trustees voted 11-8 in favor of Caslen on July 19th. During the press conference at the USC School Law Caslen address comments he made about binge drinking and sexual…

Former jailer arrested for sexual conduct with a minor

PICKENS COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A former Pickens County Detention Center officer is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Raymond Whitmire, 50, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor after investigators say he knowingly and willfully sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl in February. Whitmire is being held at the Pickens County Detention Center. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Gamecocks greet the fans during Pigskin Poets

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Gamecock football players traded in their helmets and pads for books Friday, greeting the fans for Pigskin Poets. Several members of the gamecock football team, along with cheerleaders and Cocky took part in the event. The annual event at Drew Wellness Center is sponsored by the Richland County Public Library and aims to encourage kids to…