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Faa Investigating Crash
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Federal Aviation officials on scene of Tuesday plane crash

FAA says 3 people are dead after a flight from Columbia to Tuscaloosa, Alabama crashed in Georgia
Crysty Vaughan,

OCONEE, CO, GA (WOLO)–The Federal Aviation Administration is on the ground Wednesday at the scene of a plane crash. The FAA says 3 people are dead after a flight from Columbia to Tuscaloosa, Alabama crashed near Athens, Georgia. The FAA confirmed the plane crashed around 3-35 p-m on Tuesday. Air Traffic Controllers lost contact with the aircraft as it was…

Dancing With The Stars
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Trip the light fantastic with stars and heroes

Tyler Ryan learns about the Dancing with the Stars event for Epworth
Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-Mark your calendars for March 28, as a list of local stars…business leaders, high profile personalities, and even Richland County Deputies all hit the dance floor for Epworth Children’s Home. According to Cpl. Mark Laureano, who you might recognize as a regular on A&E’s LIVE PD program, Epworth is a special place that is near not only his…

State House Education Reform
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S.C. Senators inching closer to a vote on education reform bill

Lawmakers discussed several amendments, expected to continue Wednesday
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Eight weeks have gone by, and lawmakers are still debating a bill that would change education across the state. However, some major strides were made in bringing the bill closer to a vote. Over the past few days, the Senate has passed amendments that would expand kindergarten for four-year olds and would eliminate the Education Oversight Committee…

Georgia Plane Crash (WSB)
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Multiple fatalities reported after plane crashes in Georgia during flight from Columbia

ABC Columbia Staff,

The plane went down in the area of Maxey and Elder roads. (WSBTV.com News Staff) OCONEE COUNTY, GA (WOLO) – Multiple fatalities have been reported in Georgia after a plane crashed during a flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The FAA confirmed the plane was a Piper PA-46 that crashed 10 miles southwest of Athens, Ga. around 4:35 p.m. The Oconee County…

Cpdcolony
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Update: 3-year-old seriously injured in shooting at Columbia apartment complex

Crysty Vaughan, ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police offers were on scene Tuesday night at the Colony Apartments. Image Courtesy CPD Twitter According to CPD, they are investigating a shooting at the Colony Apartments, off Bailey Street.  Police say the shooting victim is a three-year-old boy who is in serious condition at the hospital. Officials say that Investigators are on scene working…
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Moms Demand Action volunteers hold annual advocacy day at State House

On Tuesday, dozens of South Carolina volunteers with Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety met with legislators as part of an annual advocacy day.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, dozens of South Carolina volunteers with Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety met with legislators as part of an annual advocacy day. “We’re here to advocate for permit carrying; which does train, which does vet, and makes us far safer,” said Barbara Stowe, an Everytwon Survivor Fellow and volunteer with Moms Demand…

Alzheimers Day
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Alzheimer’s Day at SC State House this week

Alzheimer's Association to host annual SC State House Day on Wednesday
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Alzheimer’s Association will host their annual SC State House Day Wednesday. The event will start with a press conference at the State House at 10:40 am. First Lady Peggy McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette will be in attendance, says organizers. Officials say this event gives people the opportunity to speak with lawmakers on the impact of…

Sc Assistive Tech
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SC Assistive Technology Expo showcasing latest advancements

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The 27th annual South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo is going on Tuesday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The Expo showcases the latest advancements in Assistive Technology and offers workshops to explain how this technology can be used at home, school and work. The event features 70 exhibits. It is free and open to the public.   Categories:…