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Honoring Jazz Legend Skipp Pearson

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina jazz legend Skipp “Pops” Pearson will be honored with the Order of the Palmetto this weekend. Ahead of the ceremony, Grace Joyal sat down with another prominent face in the Columbia jazz scene, international Trumpeter Mark Rapp. The Order of the Palmetto is the state’s highest civilian honor, and is awarded to citizens for “extraordinary lifetime…

Protect Your Family From a Silent Killer

With the temperature flirting with cold, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) becomes greater, according to DHEC. In fact, according to the state agency, carbon monoxide kills nine South Carolinian’s every year, in non fire related poisoning accide

Medical marijuana bill gaining support in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A proposal legalizing medical use of marijuana in South Carolina is gaining support in the Republican-controlled Legislature. Supporters said Tuesday it’s time for politicians to allow people who are seriously ill or suffering from chronic pain to benefit from a plant that is a far better option than additive prescription opioids. Republican Rep. Eric Bedingfield of…