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NAACP holds annual Freedom Fund Gala

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The NAACP held its annual state conference to celebrate and honor the groups long standing advocacy for civil rights. The freedom fund gala recognizes those still connected with the groups first successful legal challenge in separate but equal statutes across the country. GMC’s Curtis Wilson was the emcee for this year’s event. Categories: Local News, Richland…

Jubilee Festival celebrates black history and culture in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – This weekend you can join Historic Columbia at its annual Jubilee Festival. The free event celebrates black history and culture. It takes place Saturday from eleven to six at the Manns Simons site on Richland Street in downtown Columbia. The event includes live music, art, food, and storytelling. Click here for more information. Categories: Entertainment News,…

Pelosi pushes for lower prescription drug costs

(CNN) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for the Federal government to limit the cost of some prescription drugs. Pelosi’s new plan would give the Health and Human Services Secretary the authority to negotiate prices on some of the most expensive drugs that don’t have generic versions. The impacted medications would not be allowed to be sold at hiked…

Sanford campaigns in New Hampshire ahead of 2020 primary challenge of President Trump

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, is making his first trip to New Hampshire since announcing his longshot primary challenge to President Donald Trump. Sanford is making three stops between Manchester and Concord on Thursday, with plans to campaign in the state until Saturday. Sanford is the third Republican 2020 candidate to campaign…

New DNA technology is helping solve cold cases

(CNN)—- Advances in technology are bringing much-needed help to authorities trying to close unsolved mysteries. A new DNA technique developed in a California lab helped identify victims in a decades-old cold case. Jean Mackin reports. Categories: National News Tags: DNA Test, Technology

Suspect in murders of Sumter five-year-old and her mother appears in court

The court found "probable cause" in all five of the charges Daunte Johnson faces

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) –Daunte Johnson, the suspect in the murders of a Sumter five-year-old and her mother, made an appearance in a Sumter County court Thursday morning. For the second time in eight weeks, Johnson faced the family of Nevaeh Adams, 5, and Sharee Bradley, 29. Bradley was found dead in her Sumter apartment on August 5, while the body…

South Carolina State Fair to debut 150 foot Ferris Wheel with Gondolas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Are you ready to hit the midway? The 150th South Carolina State Fair is right around the corner and this year visitors will be able to view it from from new heights. On Thursday State Fair officials announced a new ride, the ‘150 celebration wheel’ will be making its North American ride debut here in Columbia. Celebration Wheel…