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Airman dies at Shaw Air Force Base

ABC Columbia Staff,

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) — Officials at Shaw air force base say an airman died yesterday. At this point, officials are not sharing much information surrounding the death including what may had led to it, but are asking the community to pull together during this difficult time,  and be kind to one another. While the Air Force Base has not had…
News, State

State Education Subcommittee meets to discuss bill that would overhaul S.C. education system

On Wednesday, state senators met to discuss potential changes to a bill that would overhaul the state's education system.
Maria Szatkowski,

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, state senators met to discuss potential changes to a bill that would overhaul the state’s education system. A subcommittee met to specifically talk about an amendment to the large bill. State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman, talked to senators on the subcommittee about the Department’s involvement in the new bill. One part of…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Politics

Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders returns to Columbia

ABC Columbia Staff,

ABC News Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Senator Bernie Sanders plan to make a return trip to the Palmetto state this weekend. The Massachusetts Senator is expected to discuss various topic among his Presidential platform including the economy, race, social and environmental justice for all. Senator Sanders has a list of stops he is planning to make during his return visit…
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Sober or Slammer initiative gets in full gear ahead of Labor day

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Image: South Carolina Department of Safety) COLUMBIA – We are coming up on the unofficial end to the fun in the sun and as many of you rush to get in that last summer getaway, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is getting ready to kick off its “Drink. Drive. Die.” Sober or Slammer! campaign. from today August August 14th,…
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Head of Catholic Church in SC calls sexual abuse allegations “provably false”

ABC Columbia Staff,

Bishop Guglielmone (Diocese of Charleston) CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – The leader of the Catholic Church in South Carolina has responded to a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing a minor. The lawsuit filed in State Court in Nassau County, New York by Timothy Powers, alleges that Bishop Robert Guglielmone sexually abused him in 1978-1979, while serving as a priest at…
Digital Exclusives and Features, National News

Ford recalls brand new Explorer, Lincoln Aviator that may roll when in park

ABC Columbia Staff,

Ford has issued a recall for some of its brand new vehicles that were made in Chicago, citing safety concerns. The automaker warned consumers that it needs to fix 2020 models of the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator. According to Ford officials, the vehicles are missing a part that could cause them to roll while in park. The recalled cars…