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Will You Stand for the National Anthem Sunday? Viewers React to the Governor’s Super Bowl Proclamation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- NFL players taking a knee to protest social injustices moved to the forefront of political conversations after President Trump condemned them for the act. South Carolina governor Henry McMaster stands with the president. Earlier this week, Governor McMaster issued a proclamation, encouraging everyone in the state to stand for the national anthem during Super Bowl LII. Whether…

CDC: Flu Season Worsens Nationally

NEW YORK (AP) – It looks like Groundhog Day for the nation’s flu report, too: It’s gotten worse, and there are weeks of suffering ahead. The government’s latest report out Friday shows the flu season continued to intensify last week. One of every 14 visits to doctors and clinics were for symptoms of the flu. That’s the highest level since…

Plant Expansion Expected to Bring 350 Jobs to Calhoun County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Governor’s office announced that Zeus Industrial Products is expanding operations in Calhoun County. According to the Governor’s office, the $76 million dollar investment is expected to bring 350 jobs, over the next several years. Zeus develops and manufacturers polymer tubing for a variety of industries, including the medical, fluid handling and electrical markets. The…

City to Hold Black History Month Parade and Festival

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival.  The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held Saturday, February 3 at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets.  This year’s parade grand marshal is former state Representative Bakari Sellers. City organizers sat the festival will include exhibitors, vendors and live entertainment….