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Going Purple: Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day at the State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The State House went purple on Wednesday as part of South Carolina’s Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by the Alzheimer’s Association to give South Carolinians the opportunity to speak with lawmakers on the impact of the disease. The family of Former South Carolina Governor Carroll Campbell, who died in 2005, says looking out for those…

Biden’s win in S.C. gave him the momentum needed to succeed on Super Tuesday

A week ago, it didn't seem that Biden had enough support from voters. But South Carolina's primary, and his first-ever primary win, changed his momentum.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The field of Democratic presidential candidates is dwindling, with both Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden winning big on Super Tuesday. A week ago, it didn’t seem that Biden had enough support from voters. But South Carolina’s primary, and his first-ever primary win, changed his momentum. “I think it’s relatively safe to say that a week has made…

SC DHEC monitoring patients for Coronavirus, No confirmed cases

SC DHEC officials are reporting that they are monitoring 13 people, Five tests came back negative

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control is monitoring the Coronavirus. North Carolina is now reporting one case of covid-19 and Georgia reported at least two cases. In Washington State at least nine people have died. In South Carolina, DHEC officials are reporting that they are monitoring 13 people, and five tests came back negative….

Federal Aviation officials on scene of Tuesday plane crash

FAA says 3 people are dead after a flight from Columbia to Tuscaloosa, Alabama crashed in Georgia

OCONEE, CO, GA (WOLO)–The Federal Aviation Administration is on the ground Wednesday at the scene of a plane crash. The FAA says 3 people are dead after a flight from Columbia to Tuscaloosa, Alabama crashed near Athens, Georgia. The FAA confirmed the plane crashed around 3-35 p-m on Tuesday. Air Traffic Controllers lost contact with the aircraft as it was…

Trip the light fantastic with stars and heroes

Tyler Ryan learns about the Dancing with the Stars event for Epworth

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-Mark your calendars for March 28, as a list of local stars…business leaders, high profile personalities, and even Richland County Deputies all hit the dance floor for Epworth Children’s Home. According to Cpl. Mark Laureano, who you might recognize as a regular on A&E’s LIVE PD program, Epworth is a special place that is near not only his…