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College voters weigh in on how social media impacts their primary vote

The University of South Carolina Social Media Insights Lab measures social media activity across the state
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With voters make up their mind ahead of the Democratic primary, some choose their candidate based on what they see at their fingertips. Several students here at USC say they see social media posts about presidential candidates often on their timelines, and some say seeing those posts makes them think. “When it comes to people our age,…

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Black Voters Matter Fund bus tours around South Carolina ahead of primary

The 'Blackest Bus in America' is on its way around South Carolina, encouraging people to get out and vote in the primary.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The ‘Blackest Bus in America’ is on its way around South Carolina, encouraging people to get out and vote in the primary. On Thursday, the Black Voters Matter Fund tour bus stopped in Columbia before heading to an event in Orangeburg. “We’re just here to spread the word about voting, and the importance of participating in…
Local News, Newberry

Newberry County teen struck and killed by train

ABC Columbia Staff,

Newberry, SC (WOLO) — The Newberry County Coroner’s Office says a teenager has died after being struck by a train while walking in the 6500 block of SC Highway 76, which is located in the Prosperity area of Newberry County . Authorities say the accident happened just before 9 this morning as the teen was walking in the 6500 block…
Local News, Politics

What you need to know ahead of Saturday’s SC Presidential primary

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-  Voters will head to the Polls on Saturday for South Carolina’s Democratic Presidential Primary. There may be some questions about polling places, and even questions about who can vote. Many voters are wondering who can cast a ballot in this primary. According to state election officials, South Carolina does not have voter registration by party. The Presidential…
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Eastbound Lanes of Sunset Drive to Close Feb. 28 for Repairs

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)– If your commute takes you down Sunset Drive, there is a traffic change to be aware of this week. According to City of Columbia Water officials,  the Eastbound lanes of Sunset Drive underneath the Interstate 277 overpass will close Friday, February 28 at 7:00 pm for sewer repairs. The lanes are scheduled to re-open on Monday,…
National News, News

Ex-Baltimore mayor set to be sentenced in book sales scheme

The former mayor of Baltimore is set to sentenced in a lucrative, years long scheme that sold her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for mayorF
Associated Press,

Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday in a lucrative, years long scheme that sold her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for mayor.

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Investigators looking for missing Tennessee baby lead to NC pond

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(CNN) — The search for a missing toddler from Tennessee lead investigators to a pond in North Carolina, and we know the search turned up nothing. crews searched the water in Wilkes County in connection to the disappearance of Evelyn Boswell. The 15-month-old is the focus of an Amber Alert. The baby hasn’t been seen since December 26th, but her…