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Lydon confirmed as US Attorney for South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ For the first time, a woman who’s not serving in an “acting” capacity will be South Carolina’s U.S. attorney. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of Sherri Lydon as the chief federal prosecutor for the state. President Donald Trump nominated Lydon earlier this year. She previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney, and founded…
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Boots and Badges Blood Drive set for Friday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Midlands Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Deputies are getting a jump on their Memorial Day holiday by giving the gift of life. They’re taking part in  this year’s “Boots and Badges Blood Drive” sponsored by the Red Cross. This year the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department are going head to head with the Columbia Fire…
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Good Morning Curtis: South Carolina State Museum

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is exploring all the South Carolina State Museum has to offer. Wednesday, you can catch Curtis visiting different exhibits in the museum, especially the Rev. Dr. Solomon Jackson 4-D theater. Join us each weekday from 5am-7am on Good Morning Columbia. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News
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Columbia Mayor to Host Father’s Day Cookout

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab a burger at the Annual Father’s Day Cookout in the City of Columbia.  City officials announced you can, once again, join Mayor Steve Benjamin for a celebration of fathers at the third annual Father’s Day Cookout on Sunday, June 17 from 3-6 p.m. at Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue. The Father’s Day Cookout is free and open to…
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Study: An egg a day is good for you

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(WOLO) – An egg a day may keep the doctor away according to a new study. The study, published in the journal “Heart,” was led by researchers from Peking University in China. The study found that the risk of heart disease and stroke was lower among people who ate an egg a day than those who didn’t consume eggs at…