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Legislative Black Caucus calls on Biden to disavow Harpootlian

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Members of the Legislative Black Caucus are calling on Joe Biden to disavow Sen. Dick Harpootlian’s role in his campaign for his recent tweet about Rep. Jerry Govan’s compensation for work with Tom Steyer’s campaign. Wednesday morning Harpootlian tweeted, “Mr. Moneybags aka @TomSteyer has paid SC State Rep. Jerry Govan almost $50,000 for a month of work?  Is…

The city of Columbia has a new flag

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The city of Columbia has a new flag. The city council made the approval Tuesday night.   View this post on Instagram   There is A LOT in a flag. Though it is approved by @ColumbiaSC City Council -it represents the history, the future, the spirit, the hopes & dreams of a great city. At our…

Columbia College President says co-ed transition could occur as soon as 2021

The school's Board of Trustees put forward a plan to admit men into the residential day program

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As President of one of the oldest women’s colleges in the country, Dr. Carol Moore says Columbia College needs to fight a troubling trend. “Enrollment has been dwindling for all women’s colleges and times change, cultures change, students want different kinds of things, and certainly students are looking for different kinds of opportunities,” Dr. Moore said. To…

Second person shot in less than 24 hours at same Columbia apartment complex

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Two people have been shot, one of them killed after two shootings at the same Columbia apartment complex within 24 hours of each other. Columbia Police announced a shooting at the Willow Run Apartments on Alcott Drive. Tuesday evening, Columbia Police announced a shooting at the Willow Run Apartments on Alcott Drive. The male victim was…

SC Senators continue debate on Education Overhaul Bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina senators have started a fourth week of debate on a massive education overhaul bill with no obvious signs the discussion will end soon. The Senate started debating the bill on Jan. 15. and debate entered its 10th day Tuesday. Debate on Tuesday was dominated by whether South Carolina should change its law keeping school…

Free heart health screenings offered at Minute Clinic locations this month

February kicks off the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, which raises awareness over heart disease and taking care of your heart.

Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) — February kicks off the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, which raises awareness over heart disease and taking care of your heart. “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. About 647,000 deaths a year, which is about one every 37 seconds,” said Erin Shealy, Nurse Practitioner at a…