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U.S. Both Army General and Medal of Honor recipient meet with Fort Jackson graduating soldiers

After completing 10 weeks of basic training, about 1,300 soldiers have now officially graduated from Fort Jackson.

After completing 10 weeks of basic training, about 1,300 soldiers have now officially graduated from Fort Jackson. For the first time, graduates heard from recently appointed U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Commander Gen. Paul Funk.

Lexington investigates a middle school student accused of threatening to ‘shoot up the school ‘

LEXINGTON, S.C. – The Lexington school district tells ABC Columbia News today an Irmo Middle School student is under investigation after school officials say a teacher reported hearing a student make threats during a fire drill. According to Detectives working the case,they are interviewing the child, whose name is not be released because he’s under the age of 17, which…

Pop up grocery store helps the Midland’s hungry

Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Now that the Save-A-Lot grocery on Harden Street in the Edgewood Neighborhood closed its doors, some say it has made an already dire situation worse when it come being able to access food in that community’s of Columbia, SC. To make things a little easier on residents directly impacted by the shut down, several community organizations, including Eat…

“Ballpark Smash” at Segra Park during Fireflies game

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Segra Park served as a battle arena for some fans at the Fireflies game Wednesday night. The Midlands Gaming Coalition held the “Ballpark Smash” a Super Mario Smash Bros. and Mario Cart tournament during the Fireflies game. The proceeds from the tournament went towards Pets Inc. The Coalition’s owner says event’s like this help create a…

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro returns to Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Thursday August 29th former Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Presidential candidate, Julian Castro will make another visit to  Columbia. Castro will meet with local leaders and organizations at the Pacific Park Community Center (836 Kilbourne Rd, Columbia, SC 29205) for a community round-table on gun violence. Castro plans to speak with members of…