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CAE showcases local artists with ‘Art in the Airport’ exhibit

The next time you fly out of the Columbia Metropolitian Airport things will look a little bit different

Oct 14, 2020 10:31 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –The next time you get ready to catch a flight out of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), you may want to keep your eyes peeled for more than just your gate terminal and ticket. Wednesday, The airport unveiled a new exhibit, Art in the Airport that airport officials say they hope inspires, calms and brings a little…

Fairfield Co. man tries to swim across lake in attempt to evade deputies

Oct 14, 2020 6:33 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Fairfield County deputies say they arrested a man on multiple drug charges and having stolen property. Investigators say Thomas Powers tried to swim across a lake before they caught up with him and took him into custody.

Gov. McMaster signs bill giving state-sponsored health benefits to firefighters battling cancer

Oct 14, 2020 6:11 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — After serving their communities in times of crisis, firefighters have one more team in their corner: the state of South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) signed a bill Wednesday morning that would give firefighters state-sponsored health benefits if they get cancer. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says firefighters are nine times more likely than the…

Trial begins for woman accused of killing her newborn children

Oct 14, 2020 5:45 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The trial for the North Myrtle Beach woman accused of killing and disposing her two newborn children began today with opening statements from both sides.

Coroner releases name of woman who died in collision on I-77

Oct 14, 2020 3:20 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of a woman who died in a car accident on I-77 early Wednesday morning.

Four charged with stealing from housing-assistance program

Oct 14, 2020 2:23 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

U.S. Attorney Peter M McCoy Jr. says four individuals have been charged in three separate indictments with stealing thousands of dollars from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) multi-billion dollar component Hardest Hit Fund’s state program, SC HELP.

Prisma Health’s Famously Hot Half Marathon goes virtual this year

Oct 14, 2020 12:45 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

You can register for a virtual walk or run to raise money for people battling breast cancer. Prisma Health Midlands Foundation says you can register throughout the month for the Famously Hot Pink’s Half Marathon, 5K or 10K race or register for the walk for life.

SC State gets 50k donation to preserve historic building

The donation from the National Park Service is helping 18 HBCU's in 12 states

Oct 14, 2020 8:00 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image:SC State University Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The oldest building on the campus of South Carolina State University (SC State), is getting a needed face lift thanks to a $50,000 donation from the National Park Service as a part of the Tuesday, the historically black university says the money from that grant will help them make needed improvements to the…

Police: Man arrested for hit and run that seriously injured two in Sumter

Oct 14, 2020 5:32 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

Sumter police say they’ve arrested a man for a hit and run that critically injured two people on South Pike West near Bordeaux Ave.

UofSC holds series of virtual forums on renaming some campus buildings

USC wants to hear suggestions on the possible renaming of some on campus buildings

Oct 14, 2020 12:00 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina, (UofSC) is committed to making the campus all inclusive. Tuesday night the Presidential Commission hosted a virtual forum to discuss the removal of several names on campus buildings. You may remember last year, University President Bob Caslen formed the group with the distinct responsibility of taking a closer look at alternative…

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CAE showcases local artists with ‘Art in the Airport’ exhibit

The next time you fly out of the Columbia Metropolitian Airport things will look a little bit different

Fairfield Co. man tries to swim across lake in attempt to evade deputies

Gov. McMaster signs bill giving state-sponsored health benefits to firefighters battling cancer

Trial begins for woman accused of killing her newborn children

Coroner releases name of woman who died in collision on I-77

Four charged with stealing from housing-assistance program

Prisma Health’s Famously Hot Half Marathon goes virtual this year

SC State gets 50k donation to preserve historic building

The donation from the National Park Service is helping 18 HBCU's in 12 states

Police: Man arrested for hit and run that seriously injured two in Sumter

UofSC holds series of virtual forums on renaming some campus buildings

USC wants to hear suggestions on the possible renaming of some on campus buildings

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