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Vietnam veterans pay tribute to those still MIA

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-The Nickelodeon Theater held a free screening Monday night in honor of Veterans Day. Some Vietnam veterans here in the midlands who fought side by side with some of the thousands still missing in action ,watched a piece of the life they lived to talk about. “We’re not going to leave them behind no matter how long it…

Legislative committee wants to give more control of the Dept. of Disabilities to the Governor

COLUMBIA, SC (GREENVILLE NEWS) – The House Legislative Oversight Committee has overwhelmingly endorsed a proposal to place the state Department of Disabilities and Special Needs in the governor’s cabinet. It also recommends that all county special needs boards become advisory bodies and that their county employees become state workers, in effect making local agencies part of the DDSN. As it…

Veterans Day: Live PD Deputy served twice in two different branches of the military

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  On Veterans Day, Americans celebrate heroes near and far for their dedication to our country and for protecting our freedoms.  ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers sat down with a local hero, who didn’t just serve once, but twice in two different branches of the military. Richland County Deputy Mark Laureano, who is frequently featured on Live PD is not just a…