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Richland Co. to begin spraying to reduce mosquito population

Richland county officials say they'll begin spraying in a few months

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Richland County officials say they will begin spraying for mosquitoes in the coming months. Officials say when a spray truck is nearby, residents should remain indoors to allow the driver to thoroughly cover the area. you can help keep the mosquito population down by taking a few simple steps. Empty, overturn or remove water-holding containers…

Good Morning America coming to USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Good Morning America is coming to Columbia on Tuesday, March 15th. GMA’s Rise and Shine crew will be at the University of South Carolina starting at 7 a..m.  The show is also a homecoming for GMA’s Kenneth Moton, Eva Pilgrim, and Sarah Messer who are all University of South Carolina alums.  “Everyone knows we’re from South…

Academy Award winning actor William Hurt passes away at 71

Academy Award winning actor William Hurt died Sunday at the age of 71. Hurt was one of Hollywood’s hottest leading men of the eighties with films like “Body Heat,” “Broadcast News” and “The Big Chill.” A four-time Oscar nominee, he won the best actor award for 1985’s “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” In recent years, he was perhaps best known for playing the Hulk’s nemesis in a series of Marvel superhero movies. Hurt was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018.