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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The largest fundraiser in the state wraps up at midnight Tuesday (5/7) night. Close to midnight, donations surpassed $1.9 million with more than 14,000 donations. Earlier in the evening, Midlands Gives beat its record set in 2018 of $1.7 million. #MidlandsGives is up past 1.5 mill in just under 7 hours. Lets beat last years record…

Governor declares May as “Military Spouse Appreciation Month”

May 7, 2019 6:16 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Governor McMaster has dedicated the month of May to honor the people who hold down the fort, staying at home while their loved ones serve in the armed forces. Tuesday (5/7) morning Governor McMaster declared May as “Military Spouse Appreciation Month” in South Carolina. The proclamation notes that spouses are the backbone of military families and…

RCSD: Jailer arrested for bringing marijuana in a Skittles box to inmates

May 7, 2019 5:00 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – An Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center jail officer has been arrested on charges of of furnishing contraband. On Tuesday (5/7), the Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Taliyah Fewell, 23, who’s accused of bringing in marijuana and a lighter in a Skittles box and giving the drugs to several inmates. During a routine check,…