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Lace up your shoes for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This Saturday, October 26 mark your calendar for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The 2 mile walk takes place at Segra Park. Registration opens at 9am, with the walk beginning at 10am.  It is free to register. Here’s information from the organizers, if you’d like to lace up your shoes for the cause: Walk to End…

Legislation to combat foreign influence in U.S. elections approved

(CNN)  Thursday the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at combating foreign influence in US elections. The Shield Act would require political campaigns to alert the FBI and Federal Election Commission about foreign nationals that offer up illegal election help, and would demand political ads on digital platforms like Facebook abide by the same rules set forth for television and…

President Donald Trump in Columbia Friday

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday. President Trump is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia, SC at Benedict College. Stay with ABC Columbia News for Live coverage on air and online. Our Alexis Frazier spoke with White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Executive Director Scott Turner…

Grounded Boeing jets costs major airlines billions in losses

(CNN) — The grounding of the Boeing 737 max jet is taking a toll on the pockets of some top airlines. American and Southwest airlines reported Thursday a combined loss of at least one-billion dollars and that number is only expected to grow. American has 24 737 jets in their fleet while Southwest has 31. Boeing hopes to get approved…

Orangeburg gets $9 million dollar grant to expand, create broadband access

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday morning the US Department of Agriculture Commissioner,  Sonny Perdue announced a more than nine million dollar grant to create or expand broadband access to rural areas in Orangeburg County. South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner,  Hugh Weathers says high-speed internet in rural areas helps farmers connect to new markets and promote their businesses. Categories: Local News, Orangeburg