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New Partnership Aims at Helping SC Seniors

South Carolinians have a new way to find out what services are available in their area.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolinians have a new way to find out what services are available in their area. Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster announced the launch of SC 2-1-1. The number can connect callers with support groups, community clinics, counselors, shelters, food pantries, programs for seniors, and other services. SC 2-1-1 is free and available in multiple…
Local News

WATCH: Dragged Dog Beating the Odds

A German Shepherd is beating all the odds, after being found, left to die, along St. Andrews Road Monday morning
Grace Joyal

A German Shepherd is beating all the odds, after being found, left to die, along St. Andrews Road Monday morning
Local News, News, State

State to evaluate local governments

Gov. Nikki Haley says a statewide evaluation of local taxes and regulations will help communities attract businesses.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Nikki Haley says a statewide evaluation of local taxes and regulations will help communities attract businesses. Haley issued an executive order Wednesday creating a Local Government Competitiveness Council. The council will evaluate local governments’ performance on economic and quality of life issues. The council will be lead by state Department of Revenue director Rick Reames…
Local Sports

Luck of the Blowfish

The Lexington County Blowfish hope to hit one out of the park but we're not talking about baseball.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Lexington County Blowfish hope to hit one out of the park but we’re not talking about baseball. Tuesday, the Blowfish announced plans to host the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Lexington. It’s set to take place Saturday, March 12th at 2 p.m. Lexington County native S.C. National Guard Major General Robert Livingston will…
Lexington, Local News, News, Richland, Weather

Flood Recovery Fund Announced

The federal government is sending South Carolina $157,000,000 to aid in flood recovery.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The federal government is sending South Carolina $157,000,000 to aid in flood recovery. The disaster recovery fund was announced Monday with Richland and Lexington Counties along with the city of Columbia getting the bulk of the funds. A spokesperson did not know when the money would become available. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News, Richland, Weather Tags:…
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Rescuers Resume Search for 12-Year-Old Hiker Missing in Park

MARIETTA, S.C. (AP) _ Rescuers are searching a South Carolina forest for a 12-year-old boy discovered missing after a hike with his Boy Scout group
ABC Columbia Staff

MARIETTA, S.C. (AP) _ Rescuers are searching a South Carolina forest for a 12-year-old boy discovered missing after a hike with his Boy Scout group. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office and others are searching the Jones Gap State Park Sunday for John Quay, who’s been missing since Saturday afternoon. They said cold weather is a concern. The five-foot-two boy was…
Charleston Church Shooting, Local News, National News, News, State

Confederate Flag Proposal Advances

It has been a little more than six months since the Confederate flag was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse grounds.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It has been a little more than six months since the Confederate flag was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse grounds. The flag has since been placed at  the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia. This week proposals to change the location of the flag to a museum in Charleston are advancing in the…

Charleston Church Shooting, Local News, News, State

Confederate Flag Proposal Advances

It has been nearly six months since the Confederate flag was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse grounds.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It has been nearly six months since the Confederate flag was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse grounds. The flag has since been placed at  the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia. This week proposals to change the location of the flag to a museum in Charleston are advancing in the legislature. Tuesday, the…