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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….

The ‘Zone’ gets a new moniker

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Zone as it was formally known at Williams-Brice now has a new name. today the university announced it will now be known as the founders zone thanks to a partnership between the university and founders federal credit union. The Zone is located on  11 thousand square foot indoor space at the South end zone of…