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DHEC confirms first Flu related Death in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Health officials on Thursday confirmed South Carolina’s first flu related death.   According to a release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, a person in the region of the Lowcountry died from complications due to the flu.   Dr. Lilian Peake, DHEC director of public health, said “This is our first lab-confirmed, influenza-associated death…

Vehicle with SC plates recovered, search continues for missing NC teen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The FBI and multiple law enforcement agencies from around the country are continuing their search for a missing 13-year-old. Here’s what we know about the missing 13-year-old, Hania Noelia Aguilar and the search to find her. AMBER ALERT DETAILS An Amber Alert was issued for 13-year-old, Hania Noelia Aguilar Monday morning. Police said she was kidnapped…

SC DOT to host information meeting on Richland County Bridge replacement

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear from residents in Richland County about a proposed Bridge replacement.  The SC DOT has scheduled a Public Information Meeting for Thursday, November 8, 2018, concerning the following proposed bridge replacement projects in Richland County: US 76/378 Bridge over US 601 and US 601 over Colonel Creek.  DOT officials…

Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — After months of speculation, Attorney General Jeff Sessions is out less than 24-hours after the Midterm elections. There are a number of implications with the ousting of the Attorney General. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier reports. Categories: News, Politics