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Disability Advocacy Day celebrates 30th year at State House event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The words “We are Thirty” was spelled out in shoes on the State House steps Wednesday (3/6) for the 30th annual Disability Advocacy Day. The organization invited legislators to take part in the event which featured multiple speakers and passed out awards to recognize several advocates. The event was organized by the South Carolina Partnership of…

Firetruck hit by 18 Wheeler

Courtesy: CFD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Some Columbia firefighters are lucky to be alive after their truck was hit by an 18 wheeler. It happened on I-20 Wednesday morning when the firefighters were responding to another accident. A spokesperson for the fire department tweeted pictures from the accident Wednesday afternoon. Fire officials say the crew on the truck was taken to…

Ft. Jackson Police arrest suspect wanted in Fairfield Co.

Courtesy: ASG Detention Center Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for Fort Jackson says a woman wanted in Fairfield County was arrested trying to get on the base Tuesday night. Investigators say Jazzmine Thompson, 21,  was wanted for possession of a weapon during a violent crime and shooting into a building. A base spokesperson says the woman was pepper sprayed and…

Disability Advocacy Day at SC State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– At the State House Wednesday the “South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations” hosted the 30th annual Disability Advocacy Day. We are 30 lined the steps of the State House to mark 30 years. The organization invited legislators to take part. The event featured multiple speakers, as well as a “self-advocate rally”. Categories: Local News, State Tags: State House

Richland County to host meeting on Broad River Road Corridor Improvement Project

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you live in the Broad River road area, now is your chance to learn about a proposed improvement project. The Transportation department will hold the public meeting on the proposed plans for the Broad River Road Corridor Neighborhood Improvement, Project funded through the Richland County Transportation Penny tax. Here is the information provided by Richland County…