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Dabo Swinney addresses state lawmakers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– State lawmakers had a special visitor Tuesday afternoon. Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney addressed a joint session of the house and senate. The legislature recognized Clemson’s second national championship in three years. Coach Swinney urged lawmakers to work together despite their differences. Swinney also addressed the legislature when the Tigers won the title in 2017. Categories:…

Residents report strange odor in NE Richland Co.

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Some folks in Northeast Richland County awoke to a strange odor Tuesday morning. The Columbia Fire Department says they received several calls. A spokesperson for the department says with the wind blowing the way it was Tuesday morning, it was likely the odor from nearby landfills. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

Former USC student missing, following boat crash in Beaufort

National Center for Missing and Endangered Beaufort S.C. (WOLO)- A former student at the University of South Carolina, has been reported missing following a boat wreck early Sunday morning. National Center For Missing And Endangered According to the Center for missing and endangered, Mallory Beach, 19 was aboard with 5 other passengers who were all injured when the boat crashed…

City of Columbia partners with AARP for ‘Frauds and Scams’ workshop for seniors

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you interested in protecting your private information from identity thieves?  The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with AARP for a series of free workshops on topics including frauds and scams, financial literacy and more. The first workshop is set for Wednesday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Busby Street Community Center,…

Housing crisis continue in Columbia, displaced residents struggling to find new homes

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Amid mounting concerns of neglect, the Columbia housing authority responds to those questions. As still more than half of the people forced from their homes after a deadly gas leak still don’t have a permanent place to stay “Before the tragedy in Allen Benedict court, we had a housing crisis in the area.,” Cynthia Hardy, press secretary for CHA said. “Now that…

Listeria concerns leads to voluntary recall of food sold in SC

Miami, FL. (AP) — A company out of Florida has issued a voluntary recall of a product that may be in cabinets.  The  Marketside brand green beans and butternut squash have been pulled after concerns over possible Listeria contamination. The company says it sent the recalled product to one retail distribution center. Most of the product has been removed from…