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Ralph Norman Wins House Seat

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Republican Ralph Norman, who had aligned himself with President Donald Trump, has won a special House election in South Carolina. The seat was left vacant when Mick Mulvaney resigned to take a job as White House budget director. Norman, a millionaire real estate developer, defeated Democrat Archie Parnell on Tuesday. Categories: Local News, News, State

Celebrity Softball Game at Spirit Communications Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Batter up! Monday was a big night out at Spirit Communications Park. Athletes, celebrities and Soldiers hit the field for the Celebrity V Soldier Softball game. ABC Columbia’s own Chief Meteorologist John Farley hit the bases, as he participated on the celebrity team. The team of celebrities also included, Marcus Lattimore, former Atlanta Braves outfielder Ryan Klesko and Columbia…

Norman and Parnell are Confident About Congressional District 5 Special Election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Today is the day when Former Congressman Mick Mulvaney’s seat will be filled and both candidates say they feel they have a great chance to win this race. Democratic tax expert Archie Parnell of Sumter and Republican businessman Ralph Norman of York have two different ideas of how they will represent South Carolina in the nation’s capital….

Swimmer’s Body Found in Congaree River

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Department of Natural Resources officials tell us they have recovered a body on the Congaree River. The identity has not been released at this time but crews believe it is the person who has been missing since Sunday. Rescue crews have been searching for days for a swimmer who was separated from a group of friends Sunday…

President Donald Trump Tweets About SC Election

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Voters Tuesday headed to the polls to fill the Congressional seat left vacant when Mick Mulvaney was appointed as White House Budget director. Republican Ralph Norman and Democrat Archie Parnell are vying for the 5th district, and President Donald Trump is weighing in. Trump tweeted “Big day tomorrow in Georgia and South Carolina” The President tweeted that…

Permit for New South Carolina Interstate Approved

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A decades-long proposal to build a four-lane, nonstop path to the heart of South Carolina’s tourism industry has cleared a major hurdle, but funding remains questionable. South Carolina Congressman Tom Rice announced Tuesday that the Army Corps of Engineers has issued a permit allowing construction of Interstate 73 to the Grand Strand. The permit covers the…

Health: Suncreens Sprays or Roll Ons

CNN- Sunscreen is a must, especially in the South. But how do you know if you’re getting the best protection from the rays. In this health minute Kim Hutcherson takes a look at spray ons, lotions and uva and uvb rays.   Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: Health minute

Human Trafficking Forum Held to Raise Awareness in Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A local organization is sending a warning for Midlands parents about a growing problem in our state. Human Trafficking is being called a hidden crime. “The numbers are increasing,” Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Coordinator, Vicki Jackson said. “Human trafficking prays on vulnerability and every single one of us has a vulnerability.” “To really hear some of the…