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Legislative committee wants to give more control of the Dept. of Disabilities to the Governor

COLUMBIA, SC (GREENVILLE NEWS) – The House Legislative Oversight Committee has overwhelmingly endorsed a proposal to place the state Department of Disabilities and Special Needs in the governor’s cabinet. It also recommends that all county special needs boards become advisory bodies and that their county employees become state workers, in effect making local agencies part of the DDSN. As it…

Veterans Day: Live PD Deputy served twice in two different branches of the military

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  On Veterans Day, Americans celebrate heroes near and far for their dedication to our country and for protecting our freedoms.  ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers sat down with a local hero, who didn’t just serve once, but twice in two different branches of the military. Richland County Deputy Mark Laureano, who is frequently featured on Live PD is not just a…

Fort Jackson 282nd Army Band performs free concert for Veterans Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Honoring Veterans with music, The Fort Jackson 282nd Band performed a free Veterans Day concert Sunday at  Trinity Episcopal Church. The event celebrated the centennial of the Armistice ending World War One. According to organizers, the performances included a choir with  brass and percussion, along with an organist. The concert featured music for brass and organ by J.S….

Local Red Cross Volunteers head to California to aid Wildfire victims

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Red Cross volunteers from South Carolina are headed to California to help in the wildfire disaster. According to the Red Cross, the six volunteers with the Palmetto SC Region have deployed to California. Three of the volunteers will help with the Camp Fire, the other three volunteers are assisting with the fires in Ventura Country, say local…

Game time announced for Carolina Clemson game

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Palmetto Bowl will kickoff under the lights on November 24th in Death Valley. The Carolina-Clemson game will be televised on ESPN at 7pm. According to USC’s Sports Information Department, Clemson holds a 69-42-4 advantage in one of the nation’s longest continuing college football rivalries. The Tigers won 34-10 last year in Columbia. Categories: Clemson, Local News,…