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Study: An egg a day is good for you

(WOLO) – An egg a day may keep the doctor away according to a new study. The study, published in the journal “Heart,” was led by researchers from Peking University in China. The study found that the risk of heart disease and stroke was lower among people who ate an egg a day than those who didn’t consume eggs at…

Palmetto Health Richland Children’s Hospital celebrates 10-year anniversary in own facility

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Happy anniversary to the Palmetto Health Richland Children’s Hospital. Monday (5/21) morning the hospital held a celebration for ten years as a free-standing facility. Though it began its mission more than 35 years ago, the hospital moved into its own facility in 2008 designed to specifically meet the needs of children and their families. More than…

Deputies arrest teenager for breaking into homes, watching people sleep

Lexington, SC (WOLO) – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says they have arrested 17 year old Caleb Dawkins who has been charged with three counts of burglary and voyeurism. According to authorities, the incidents took place in April and May of this year at homes on Crystal Lake Drive and Amalfi Drive within the town on Chapin. Sheriff Jay Koon…

SC records deadliest flu season in years

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Officials say this flu season in South Carolina was the deadliest in years with over 100 deaths more than the previous record holding year. The State Health and Environmental Control Department says 271 people died from the flu during the 2017-2018 season. Previously, the 157 deaths from 2014 to 2015 were the most ever reported. Flu…

Lexington Town Council candidates answer questions at public forum

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Voters had a chance to learn more about the candidates who are running for council in the town of Lexington this evening. Citizens got the opportunity to learn and ask questions to all three candidates- Jeremey Addy, Bennett Casto and Todd Lyle, at the greater Lexington Chamber and Visitor’s Center on West Main Street this evening….