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S.C. Army National Guard Deploys 50 Troops in Support of U.S. Army Europe

This will be the first Air Defense Artillery Brigade in Europe since the Cold war. 
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  West Columbia, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s National Guard is deploying almost 50 soldiers overseas. This will be the first Air Defense Artillery Brigade in Europe since the Cold war.  Thursday the National Guard held a ceremony to say goodbye to family and honor those willing to sacrifice so much for our country.    “There’s anxiety and fear… but I’ll say…
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Gov. Declares Feb. Vulnerable Adult Awareness Month

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  February 2018 is officially Vulnerable Adult Awareness month in South Carolina. A spokesperson for the Department of Social Services says the governor’s declaration gives the agency a chance to highlight its Adult Advocacy Division. According to DSS a vulnerable adult is,  “a person 18 or older who has a physical or mental condition which prevents the individual…
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Shaw Pilots to Fly Over Super Bowl LII

Rob Dew,

Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (WOLO)–  A spokesperson for Shaw Air Force Base says the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team will fly over the Super Bowl this Sunday in Minneapolis. Air Force officials say they team is capable of performing precision areal maneuvers to show off the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. A Shaw Spokesperson adds, that…
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Officials: Lottery Funds for State Not Affected by Glitch

Associated Press, Rob Dew,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lottery officials say the money they give the state for school buses and college scholarships won’t be affected this year by a Christmas Day glitch that left the lottery potentially owing $33 million to players. But interim South Carolina Education Lottery Executive Director Hogan Brown says it depends on an investigation and probable lawsuits…
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Columbia Arts Center Launches New Art Series

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready for some creativity at the  Columbia Art Center? Thursday night the Art Center will kick off a new arts series to celebrate and explore various cultures in the city. The Worlds of Creativity series will begin with an exploration of African American culture through art and music, according to City officials.  Artists include Keith…
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SC Free Clinic Conference Focuses on Healthcare

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)– Free clinics are critical to medical care in our state. That was the message Tuesday and Wednesday at the South Carolina Free Clinics Association Conference at the Hilton Columbia Center hotel. Organizers say close to 39,000 patients seek medical treatment at free clinics each year. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation executive director Erika Kirby spoke at…
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Lexington School District 2 Hosts Job Fair

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Lexington District Two is looking for teachers. The district announced it will hold a Teacher Recruitment Fair Saturday, Feb 3 from 9am-Noon at Cayce Elementary school. Lexington Two is offering a $2, 500 signing bonus for several fields including special education, foreign language teachers, middle and secondary math, along with loan forgiveness and other programs. Teachers may pre-register…
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City of Columbia Looking for Volunteers to Conduct Survey

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. Participants will track how the city uses public space and provide data to City planners interested in promoting a more walkable, bikable, and livable downtown. According to city officials, surveyors will count pedestrians…