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Cunningham picks former fighter pilot as SC gov running mate

Photo: AP Columbia, S.C. (AP)–Joe Cunningham has chosen Tally Parham Casey, a civil litigator who flew fighter jets during three combat tours over Iraq, to be his running mate in his quest to become South Carolina’s first Democratic governor in 20 years. “She’s one of the most impressive people that I’ve ever met,” said Cunningham, who previewed his lieutenant governor…

Earthquake reported overnight near Elgin

(Courtesy: SCEMD) KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the United States Geological Survey, a earthquake hit near Elgin on Sunday, July 31st. The reports shows the tremor happened overnight, at 1:24 a.m. and the earthquake had a magnitude of 1.7. The earthquake was centered 3.3 miles east of Elgin. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says geologists studying the…

Earthquake reported near Elgin

(Courtesy: SCEMD) KERSHAW, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the United States Geological Survey, a earthquake hit near Elgin on Saturday, July 30th. The reports shows the tremor happened at 7:41 p.m. and the earthquake had a magnitude of 1.8. The earthquake was centered 3.8 miles east southeast of Elgin. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says geologists studying the ongoing…

City of Columbia to spray after West Nile detected in dead bird

officials say a dead bird found within the city limits has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO ) — City  of Columbia officials say a dead bird found within the city limits has tested positive for West Nile Virus. In response, the city will begin spraying for adult mosquitoes on 7/30/22 and will conclude on 7/31/22. Here’s information / map provided of the general spraying area. MosquitoSprayMission 2022 07 28   Officials say spraying…