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Boeing hopeful that its troubled 737 Max Jet will fly this year

(CNN) – After two fatal crashes that killed 346 people, Boeing remains optimistic that the 737 Max Jet will get back in the air this year. Those crashes have been tied to an automatic safety system on the plane. Boeing says it is working around the clock to fix that issue. The Federal Aviation Administration is refusing to comment on…

USC fraternity suspended for hazing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A fraternity at the University of South Carolina has been suspended until at least August of 2023. In a statement to ABC Columbia the University says: “Operations of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University of South Carolina have been suspended until at least August 2023, effective November 11. The suspension is supported by the…

Midlands church holds prayer vigil in support of DACA as Supreme Court weighs ending program

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The fate of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, including those here in the Midlands, is now in the hands of the Supreme Court. On Monday, recipients of the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals, better known as DACA,along with family and friends prayed for their future in the US. The DACA program will now be taken up by the…

Veteran’s Day at the ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’

(CNN) — At The Arlington National Cemetery on Veteran’s Day, hundreds gathered for the annual wreath laying ceremony which was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Vice President Mike Pence participated in the ceremony Monday. The tomb honors all veterans who died without their remains being identified. Categories: National News, Politics Tags: tomb of the unknown

Monday night on ABC Prime

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Start your week off right here in ABC Columbia as we dance our way into a new work week. Tonight on Primetime on ABC Columbia celebrities dance to some of your favorite boy and girl band hits on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ at 8PM. Stay tuned for the medical drama that has a  lot of people…

41st annual Columbia Veterans Day Parade honors those who have served

Those who have served from all around the Midlands and the state were honored Monday morning in Columbia.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Those who have served from all around the Midlands and the state were honored Monday morning in Columbia at the 41st annual Veterans Day Parade. “Tell our vets thank you for all that they’ve done and sacrificed,” said Diane Brown, wife of a veteran. People of all ages came out in downtown Columbia to honor those…

‘Honor the Dream Food Drive’ benefits local food bank

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can help make sure Midlands families have food on the table this holiday season. The City of Columbia has kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘Honor the Dream Food Drive’. The food drive benefits Harvest Hope Food Bank. Some requested items include, canned fruit and vegetables, dry goods and canned meats. The drive…