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SCEMD reports 2.5 magnitude earthquake

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SCEMD reports a 2.5 magnitude earthquake in Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Emergency Management Division reports that a 2.5 magnitude earthquake moved through Fairfield County around 4:03 this morning. SCEMD has not reported any damages or injuries at this time. In the event of a weather related emergency SCEMD urges South Carolinian’s to download the SC Emergency app…
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Gov. Henry McMaster delivers first state of the state address as elected governor

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster stood before legislators Wednesday night at the state house for his first address as elected Governor. McMaster raved  about the successes the state has seen since he’s been in office. “In the last two years, we have announced over $8 billion dollars in new capital investment and more than 27,000 new jobs,” McMaster said. “Our…
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People in Denmark, SC have stopped drinking brown, foul smelling city water the Mayor says is safe

ABC Columbia Staff,

DENMARK, SC (WOLO) – People who live in a Bamberg County say they are dealing with brown-tinted drinking water that smells foul and is filled with sediment. The Charleston Post and Courier reported that many Denmark residents have opted to stop drinking the water. The paper says for years the city used swimming pool disinfectant not approved by the EPA…
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SC Attorney General says Marijuana is “the most dangerous drug”

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Medical Cannabis is up for discussion once again at the Statehouse. Last year the Compassionate Care Act bill passed through committees but ran out of time before being brought to the floor in both chambers.  Now, it is coming back in both House and Senate committees, but there are still many parties against the bill– including attorney General Alan Wilson. Supporters…