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Baby found in home with fatal overdose victim

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) – Police in Myrtle Beach say a baby was found in a home where two adults overdosed. Christopher Griffin was charged with neglect after investigators say he and a woman overdosed on heroine. Police say Griffin responded to the anti-overdose drug narcan. According to an incident report the woman who has yet to be identified died…

Wear red Friday for heart disease awareness

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Thursday (2/1), Governor Henry McMaster announced the state is going red to raise awareness for the battle against heart disease. Experts say heart disease is the number one killer of women. McMaster delivered an official proclamation declaring Friday (2/2) as “Wear Red Day” in South Carolina to honor and support the women affected by heart disease….

Authorities ID man found dead in 18-wheeler

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Authorities have identified a man found dead inside the cab of an 18-wheeler Monday. According to the Kershaw County Coroner’s Office, Carlton Brooks, 49, of Rembert was found at the Black River Shell station on Sumter Highway by Camden Police. The cause of death has not yet been determined. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

City of Columbia unveils arts improvement plan “Amplify”

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia leaders want to boost the city’s art scene. Monday (1/29) at Township Auditorium, the city kicked off its new cultural plan called “Amplify.” The plan is meant to highlight and strengthen existing arts in the capital city and to create economic prosperity in the region. “Amplify” is organized by One-Columbia, a non-profit organization aimed at…