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FAA ground stop in New York

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The month long government shutdown is impacting air travel for millions who will be flying in and out of LaGuardia Airport. Due to staffing shortages at FAA air traffic control centers along the East Coast, there are major delays at LGA. Confirm your flight with your airline. — LaGuardia Airport (@LGAairport) January 25, 2019 Categories: National…

Inspection letter reveals multiple violations at Allen-Benedict Court Apartments

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – ABC Columbia News has obtained a letter detailing the results of a Columbia Fire Department inspection of the apartments Allen-Benedict Court Apartments. The letter from Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins to Columbia Housing Authority Director Gilbert Walker, points to numerous fire code violations including the presence of natural gas, carbon monoxide, and missing smoke alarms. The…

Lexington 2 annual teacher recruitment fair

 Fulmer Middle Principal Megan Carrero, right, talks about her school during last year’s Teacher Recruitment Fair.   Lexington S.C. (WOLO)-  Lexington 2 is looking to hiring more teachers for the school district. Saturday, February 2nd the district will be hosting its annual recruitment fair  from 9 AM  until noon. The district will be offering a $2,500 signing bonus in select areas…

Items displaced Allen Benedict Court Apartment residents desperately need

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  It has been a week since two bodies were found in Allen Benedict Apartments and more than 400 residents displaced from their homes. The incident has made the Midlands community come together to help the families impacted by the chaos. “I definitely cook everything with love. I’ve been up since 5 o’clock this morning, I’ve been cooking….