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Report: fish off SC coast have elevated levels of banned human made chemical

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – A new study shows fish caught off of the South Carolina coast show high levels of a chemical compound that at one time was used in consumer products. The Charleston Post and Courier reports the MUSC study found elevated levels of PCB’s, a class of human-made compounds that were common in consumer products and industrial applications…

Irmo Fire helps rescue 15-year-old tortoise in wake of Michael

IRMO, SC (WOLO) – First responders across the Midlands responded quickly Thursday (10/11) morning as Tropical Storm Michael made its way through, but people were not the only ones in need. Several emergency agencies shared various rescues on social media. A couple that caught our eye was a 15-year-old tortoise that needed to be moved to a safer location in…

Utility crews stage for storm damage after Michael rolls through

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Utilities throughout the Midlands are preparing for the possibility of widespread power outages Thursday (10/10). SCE&G has utility trucks lined up at Columbia Motor Speedway ready to respond after Michael rolls through our area. The utility is urging all of its customers to have a storm kit ready and to make sure your phone information is…