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E-cig group says Trump’s proposed ban on flavored vaping will cost him votes

(CNN) – President Trump has proposed a plan to require e-cigarette companies to take their flavored products off the market. The American Heart Association has announced its support of Trump’s recommendations. Thursday however, the president of the American Vaping Association said prohibiting e-cig flavors is going to be a “disaster” for Trump’s re-election campaign. Watch the video above for the…

Busy weekend good sign for future tourism in the Midlands

More people are expected to visit due to three Hootie and the Blowfish concerts, as well as Saturday's USC-Alabama game

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –For the next few days, Columbia is set to be the hot-spot in all of the Palmetto State. With Hootie and the Blowfish in the midst of a three-day set and the Gamecocks setting to square off against Alabama on the gridiron Saturday, many visitors are set to swing by the Midlands. ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott joins…

CAE holds full-scale emergency exercise; burns plane and treats volunteer victims

Firefighters had to extinguish a plane on Thursday at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, but the fire was set intentionally.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Firefighters had to extinguish a plane on Thursday at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, but the fire was set intentionally. It was all part of a full-scale emergency exercise for first responders. Every three years, the Federal Aviation Administration mandates that the airport tests its emergency plan with a full-scale scenario. So on Thursday, hundreds of people helped…

New Concrete Plant bringing 60 jobs to SC

RICHBURG, S.C. (AP) – A Pennsylvania concrete company has decided to open a facility in a South Carolina county, promising a $6.7 million investment and 60 new jobs. News outlets reports Faddis Concrete Products will house their facility at an existing location in Richburg, Chester County, that’ll be up and running by the end of the year. Company president J….

Local Living: Cops on the Coop in Lexington and Wedding Win for local couple

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Dreams are coming true for one Columbia couple engaged to be married. They are the winners of the 40th annual University of South Carolina ‘Love Story’ wedding. Students in the UofSC Wedding Planning class chose Jillian Owens and Brian Morris to receive a free wedding. The entire wedding will be planned by the students. The wedding…

Bill that would ban offshore drilling passes US House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The House approved legislation Wednesday that would permanently bar drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and extend a moratorium on drilling off Florida’s west coast. Coastal lawmakers from both parties said the bills would protect U.S. coasts from drilling that can pollute crucial waters — and lead to disasters such as the 2010 BP spill…

9/11 run in West Columbia held to honor victims and heroes

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Today many across the state paused to reflect on the day that many Americans will never forget. A local 5K run honored the heroes and victims of September 11. Running the 9/11 run for the troops race in 35 pounds of gear is a small sacrifice for volunteer firefighter Gary Geiger, who is honoring those who sacrificed all….