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Protesters gather at Senator Graham’s office after his vocal defense of Judge Kavanaugh

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Senator Lindsey Graham’s vocal defense of Judge Brett Kavanaugh has drawn praise from conservatives and criticism from others. Monday (10/1) afternoon members of Indivisible Midlands gathered in the lobby of Senator Graham’s Columbia office to protest Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. The group was asked to leave shortly after the protest began. Categories: Local News, National News,…
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AP: The Latest McConnell promises Kavanaugh vote this week

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WASHINGTON (AP) – Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote this week on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. The Kentucky Republican has used a Senate floor speech to accuse Democrats of constantly delaying and resisting Kavanaugh’s nomination. He says, “The time for endless delay and obstruction has come to a close.” McConnell is suggesting a parallel…
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Columbia Police Department deploys team to Coast to aid Florence Victims

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Columbia Police Department has deployed a team of officers to help people in need following Hurricane Florence. The team, made up of 6 officers, left Sunday afternoon for a week long deployment to Horry County. The team will assist with various Hurricane Florence flood relief efforts. The Columbia Police Department is one of the many law enforcement…
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JetBlue offering ticket with fewer options than regular economy fare

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NEW YORK (AP) _ JetBlue is following the lead of larger rivals by offering a stripped-down ticket with fewer options than regular economy fares. The airline says customers who take the cheapest fare might have to accept limits on when they board, their seat, and whether they can change or cancel a reservation. The new fare class is expected to…
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Columbia Police heading to SC Coast to help with flood relief

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department has deployed a team of 6 officers to help people in need following Florence. The officers will be gone for 7 days to Aynor in Horry County. While there, the teams will assist with various hurricane Florence flood relief efforts. CPD is one of the many law enforcement agencies across the country helping in…