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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

Rep. Tim Ryan is latest Democratic presidential candidate to drop out 2020 race

(CNN) — The Democratic field of Presidential Candidates is shrinking again. Representative Tim Ryan dropped out of the race Thursday. The Congressman from Ohio posted a video on twitter Thursday announcing he’s throwing in the towel. Ryan ran in the contest as a Moderate candidate, but his campaign never gained traction among mostly progressive voices. Ryan failed to raise enough…

What to expect from President Trump’s visit to Benedict College

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Get ready for heavy traffic and road closures as President Donald Trump makes his way back to the Midlands Friday. President Trump will deliver the keynote address at the second step presidential justice forum at Benedict College. Tickets for the event have already sold out. “This is the first time the president has been to an HBCU,” Scott…

Thursday night on ABC Prime

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Don’t move, ABC Columbia has a night full of drama on tap. The drama begins with ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ at 8PM, followed by a new episode on ‘A Million Little Things’ 9PM. Your night of who done it, would not be complete with an episode of the cliff hanger “How to Get Away with Murder’ at 10PM….