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Midlands native receives Congressional Medal of Honor

Photo: ABC News WASHINGTON (WOLO, AP) – President Donald Trump has bestowed the Medal of Honor on a U.S. soldier for his role in a daring 2015 mission to rescue dozens of hostages set to be executed by Islamic State militants in Iraq. Sgt. Maj. Thomas “Patrick” Payne, a Batesburg-Leesville native, received the medal of honor today for his heroism…

DHEC announces change in leadership, names Dr. Traxler interim Public Health Director

Traxler had previously served as Chief Medical Officer during the state's pandemic response

Photo provided Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — After a flurry of activity surrounding the status of one of South Carolina’s leaders in the response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is announcing a change in leadership. The agency announced that Dr. Joan Duwve is leaving the agency, and that Dr. Brannon Traxler has been named…

3 inmates die in a week span after positive COVID results

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)–Officials said three inmates at a South Carolina prison have died after testing positive for COVID-19, bringing the death toll at the facility up to five. The South Carolina Department of Corrections said 61-year-old Terry Lee Alewine, 73-year-old Paul Earl Jeter, and 78-year-old Sam Harold Smith suffered from coronavirus-related deaths this week at Broad River Correctional Institution. Officials…

Cayce DPS unfurl flag in honor of 9/11

Photo: Matt Perron Friday morning the Cayce Department of Public Safety raised an American flag at 8:46 this morning at the Blossom St. bridge. 8:46 was the time that American Airlines flight 11 was flown into the north tower of the World Trade Center during the terrorist attack. Officers with Cayce Public Safety say it is an honor to honor…

9/11 remembrance ceremony held in Columbia

Photo: Rich Wandover Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–To mark the 19th anniversary of 9/11, a tribute to South Carolina first responders and military was held Friday morning. The “9-11 Morning of Remembrance” took place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Lincoln St. The program also marks the 9th anniversary of the dedication of Columbia’s 9-11 historical memorial to honor local heroes….

Columbia remembers 9/11 with tribute at Memorial

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina is remembering 9/11. The 9/11 Remembrance Foundation is paying tribute to South Carolina First Responders and Military Service members  Friday. The “9/11 Morning of Remembrance” prelude starts at 8 a-m, with the program beginning at 8-40 a-m… The 9/11 Memorial is located at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Lincoln Street. The program also marks…